Welding/fixture table clamps?

[472scout]

Need recommendations for table clamps that are reasonably priced.
The type that works with table slots.

 

[Notch1988]

Miller X clamps are pretty cheap.

 

[jlckmj]

Check out

www.surpluscenter.com

last time I looked they had dozens of different types and their pricing is usually the lowest or close to it.
Jim

 

[472scout]

Miller X clamps are pretty cheap.

6" clamp is $45? I want 4 to start so around $200 total with shipping. Ouch.

Check out

www.surpluscenter.com

last time I looked they had dozens of different types and their pricing is usually the lowest or close to it.
Jim

Searched for clamp and came up with a bunch of hose and toggle clamps. Regardless, wished I hadn't clicked on that site it's gonna cost me.

 

[BWS]

See if linky works below......probably big bucks though.

 

[PCO6]

I use ones like these and they work well. I picked them up at Princess Auto for $25 each.

 

[Notch1988]

6" clamp is $45? I want 4 to start so around $200 total with shipping. Ouch.

The term "cheap" is relative I guess. I didn't think $45 for a clamp was that bad. The only issue I have with the x clamp is they are designed for their table which is only 3/16" thick if IRC. It didn't look like it would be too much work to modify the roller to work with the 1/2" plate I plan to use.

I use ones like these and they work well. I picked them up at Princess Auto for $25 each.

Betsy clamps, very handy.

 

[lilredex]

Here's a multi-angle fixture you can make:

http://www.blacksmithsjournal.com/archives/issue_125.php

A couple more:

 

[PCO6]

... Betsy clamps, very handy.

Is it Betsy or Bessey (brand name)? The ones I got are "Task" brand. I've seen Bessey brand at Acklands-Grainger for about $90 each. The Tasks, at $25 each, work just fine for me.

 

[472scout]

The term "cheap" is relative I guess. I didn't think $45 for a clamp was that bad. The only issue I have with the x clamp is they are designed for their table which is only 3/16" thick if IRC. It didn't look like it would be too much work to modify the roller to work with the 1/2" plate I plan to use.

Yeah if I can't find a better valve $45 isn't bad. I'll probably go with 1/4 or 3/8".

A couple more:

I just might make some of those.

 

[Notch1988]

Is it Betsy or Bessey (brand name)? The ones I got are "Task" brand. I've seen Bessey brand at Acklands-Grainger for about $90 each. The Tasks, at $25 each, work just fine for me.

Yes, Bessey is what I've always heard them called.