Ratchet straps, do you have a favourite (for woodwork)

[pe2dave]

For clamping up a box / frame / whatever, probably needing a few metres of strap?
I've one with big clunky hooks on it, not very clever. The 'undo' option needs to be just so before it
will release any tension.

Clamping up a 1.1 x .8m frame and I needed two - even one was a b... to tighten up (without 3 pairs of hands).

Looking for a recommendation please, say 4 metres, 25mm strap?

 

[Pedronicus]

I have got two of these which are brilliant. At 4.5m they should be long enough for your needs.

 

[Yojevol]

For clamping up a box / frame / whatever, probably needing a few metres of strap?
I've one with big clunky hooks on it, not very clever. The 'undo' option needs to be just so before it
will release any tension.

Clamping up a 1.1 x .8m frame and I needed two - even one was a b... to tighten up (without 3 pairs of hands).

Looking for a recommendation please, say 4 metres, 25mm strap?

Are these what you're thinking of? I've had a pair for many years and have been the answer to clamping large items on many occasions. I think mine are Clarkes but these Screwfix ones will be just the same.
Brian

 

[clogs]

Aldi have some decent 35mm"ish r/straps right now for a £10'ner (box of 2)....

 

[pulleyt]

I have got two of these which are brilliant. At 4.5m they should be long enough for your needs.

Another vote for band clamps. I have four of these clamps . I don't use them often but have been pleased with them when i did use them.

 

[Inspector]

I need them so rarely I grab some tie down straps from the truck with a set of these corners. I have a couple sets of the corners and half a dozen straps for the truck. A little penetrating oil on the ratchet mechanism does wonders for the release.

Pete

 

[pe2dave]

Another vote for band clamps. I have four of these clamps . I don't use them often but have been pleased with them when i did use them.

Yes, though I find setting these up even worse (more annoying) than plain webbing?

 

[pulleyt]

Yes, though I find setting these up even worse (more annoying) than plain webbing?

I've used doubled over masking tape to help hold the corners in place - takes away a fair bit of the frustration.

 

[pe2dave]

I've used doubled over masking tape to help hold the corners in place - takes away a fair bit of the frustration.

<grin/> Yep. Parcel tape with me! With a large 'box' its very necessary!