Irwin quick grips

[scooby]

Axminster sell 3 types of the Iwin Quick Grip F Gramps.
Black, Yellow and XP. I bought some of the black ones around 8 years when they were produced by 'Vise Grip' (I think thats correct :? )

I plan on getting some more 300mm ones but don't know whether to get the yellow type or the new XP type. Is there any major differences?
Thanks

 

[syntec4]

The XP type have much more clamping pressure. 250kg, the older ones I think are rated at 100kg. I've just got some of the XP's and they are very good, although a bit heavier than the old type. Unless you really need the extra force I would get the 'ordinary' ones. Just because they are a bit easier to handle.

Lee.

 

[Colin C]

Hi Scooby

I would also have a look at the Wolfcraft ones too, I have some and they are cheaper than the stanleys but as good

 

[scooby]

Thanks for the replies.

Colin: Do you know if the wolfcraft ones can be bought at B&Q or Focus Do it all?

 

[andys wood shed]

Hi Scooby

I think you can get them from Machine Mart if you have one near by

Regards

Andy

 

[Colin C]

Or Screwfix

 

[Matt_S]

I posted a thread for advice on clamps recently and on suggestion got Wolfcraft clamps, and so far they've been great.

Got mine from machine mart

 

[mailee]

I don't know if anyone is interested but I just bought a pair of similar clamps from Wilko's at 12" reversible in black with orange soft tips for £3 each! They seem pretty sturdy and have clamped a few jobs for me already. I am thinking of buying some more as I am well impressed!

 

[scooby]

The XP type have much more clamping pressure. 250kg, the older ones I think are rated at 100kg. I've just got some of the XP's and they are very good, although a bit heavier than the old type. Unless you really need the extra force I would get the 'ordinary' ones. Just because they are a bit easier to handle.

Lee.

Cheers mate I went to B&Q earlier and had a look at the XP's, they're huge! :shock: Much, much larger than the quick grip cramp I bought in the early 90's. Ended up getting an Irwin F cramp (speed cramp, I think) as I don't have any of this type. Think I'll invest in some of the Wolfcraft ones from screwfix or maybe B&Q's version of the quick cramp (which looked ok)

Thanks to everyone.

 

[johnnyb]

i have had some large wolfcraft for at least 5 years with no trouble. the very cheap clamps (boot sale etc) are rubbish and dont last. are forge steel (screwfix) any good?

 

[Anonymous]

I bought a couple of the Forge Steel clamps - they are not up to much. IMHO Wolfcraft are the best and well worth the money.

Cheers
Brad