Wilton C-Clamp

[GreyOwl]

Some time back, Ryan posted about a deal from Wilton that if you sent a vise photo to them you would be entered into some kind of contest. I forgot all about sending a pic of my Shop King until I opened a package delivered this morning. Inside was a letter commenting about my vise and that I will be notified later as to whether mine made it to the Grand Prize round. Below are the pics of what was in the box. I think they will be self explanatory.

Anyone else receive anything yet?

 

[Exceller8]

That is awesome, congratulations! Could you post the pictures you entered if you get a chance.

 

[GreyOwl]

They are in the "Vise" thread but I will try to repost one later.

Just looked and it is in post 9 of the "Vises of GJ". I did get a replacement pipe jaw from someone on here(can't remember who) to complete it.

 

[reptilezs]

guess i am still waiting for my c clamp??

 

[fflintstone]

I had sent in a picture as well but when I recently looked thru the vises I did not see mine. I wonder why it vanished, I was hoping for a clamp. One can never have enough c clamps.

That is a sweet clamp with the copper plated screw!

 

[Kevin54]

I just received mine yesterday also. My wife asked me why I ordered one and I told her it had to be a mistake, until I read the letter. Damn nice "C" Clamp if I do say so myself.

 

[balane]

Still waiting on mine. I was just thinking of that the other day. It's been a really long time since I submitted mine, this was one long contest!

 

[kblazer87]

Yeah, I got mine yesterday as well. I couldn't remember ordering anything and didn't remember about the wilton thing until I opened the package and saw the c-clamp.

 

[Exceller8]

So you guys got those just for entering?

 

[Hootbro]

So you guys got those just for entering?

Basically yes. You had to upload an actual picture of "your" Wilton vise and write a story about how you used it.

I received my clamp today and was actually surprised as I had forgotten about the entry. It is a heavy duty 6" clamp and quality piece. About a $50-$60 dollar clamp.

 

[Fordman7795]

Im not sure if i will get mine since i moved from when I entered. It seems to me the original contest was in the winter?

 

[rlitman]

I seem to remember it starting around February. I just got my clamp today (it seems like most everyone else). What can I say, Wilton makes a sweet C clamp.

 

[Steevo]

Great.
It has been so long since I entered that I moved.
The new owner of my house will get the C clamp.

 

[autopts]

Glad some of you guys followed up. I didn't.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138239

 

[DHCrocks]

Just curious as to why a copper spindle would be used in a c-clamp. I would think it's too soft and would wear. The body is cast iron so it must not be for delicate surfaces or anything, and I don't imagine it would be beacuse of sparking issues.

 

[RivennHewn]

Just a coating, that doesn't rust.

 

[zer01]

Just curious as to why a copper spindle would be used in a c-clamp. I would think it's too soft and would wear. The body is cast iron so it must not be for delicate surfaces or anything, and I don't imagine it would be beacuse of sparking issues.

It is copper plated not solid copper.

 

[RivennHewn]

Funny, We're all excited about a C-clamp.

On the same day the vise contest ended, Wilton also gave away a new Camaro SS.

Somebody out there is really excited!

 

[Seb650R]

I got mine as well.

Yeah winning the camaro would have been cool, but I'll take a free $50 C-Clamp any day of the week. This is officially the nicest C-Clamp I own.

 

[Exceller8]

Basically yes. You had to upload an actual picture of "your" Wilton vise and write a story about how you used it.

I received my clamp today and was actually surprised as I had forgotten about the entry. It is a heavy duty 6" clamp and quality piece. About a $50-$60 dollar clamp.

Very nice, thanks!

 

[Kevin54]

On the website it states the contest ended on 09/30. I wonder who won the new Wilton vise? I didn't see on there where a winner was listed.

I just looked the info of the vise on the website, and the "C" clamos they were giving away, from MSC Direct, list the "C" clamp for $83 for the 6". So Wilton has gave out a little chunk of money for all of those clamps.

I do have to thank Autopts for telling everyone on here about the contest. That was the only time I even heard about the contest. Someone has a brand new Wilton headed to their doorstep.

I forgot to say, but the "C" clamp is ...........Made in the U.S.A.

 

[Swan]

I got a c-clamp yesterday too. I forgot I had entered for my Wilton bullet vise restoration. Nice surprise and nice clamp.

 

[darkk]

Funny, We're all excited about a C-clamp.
On the same day the vise contest ended, Wilton also gave away a new Camaro SS.Somebody out there is really excited!

From the beginning I didn't expect to win the Camaro, So yeah, I'm a bit excited about getting my Wilton *C* clamp! Today Pleeeeeease!

 

[Kevin54]

I wonder how they judged everything? There are 256 entries and stories by what I see yet some had over 13,000 votes and one person had 17,000 votes. I entered but never had a pic of a Wilton as I don't have one, yet I got a clamp.

 

[Hootbro]

Just curious as to why a copper spindle would be used in a c-clamp. I would think it's too soft and would wear. The body is cast iron so it must not be for delicate surfaces or anything, and I don't imagine it would be beacuse of sparking issues.

The clamp is marketed as a welders clamp. As mentioned by someone else, the spindle is copper plated and welding splatter is less prone to stick to copper.

 

[rlitman]

Just curious as to why a copper spindle would be used in a c-clamp. I would think it's too soft and would wear. The body is cast iron so it must not be for delicate surfaces or anything, and I don't imagine it would be beacuse of sparking issues.

As everyone said above, the copper is just a plating to prevent weld spatter from sticking.

What wasn't mentioned, is that the body is not cast iron. It is forged steel. That's what separates a quality C clamp like a Wilton, from the junk out there.

I believe that Craftsman C clamps are made from ductile iron. That's a big step better than the cast iron that the Chinese C clamps use (which makes them notoriously snap so easily), but it's still a far cry from forged steel. The 6" clamp I just got in the mail from Wilton is rated for 6600 lbs of clamping force. Try that with the Craftsman, and it will bend and twist.

 

[balane]

How are the C Clamps shipped? Did they come in the mail, UPS or something else?

 

[pop pop]

One arrived at my house today
Thanks GJ.

 

[GreyOwl]

How are the C Clamps shipped? Did they come in the mail, UPS or something else?

Mine came by Fed Ex.

 

[brent5631]

Got mine totally forgot about this.

 

[BJ42LX]

Got mine today too. Wow.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008W1S08S/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Larwyn]

The copper coating prevents slag from sticking to the threads of the screw when they are used as welding clamps. I have 2 of them with copper and two without. They are the best welding clamps in my garage.

 

[srmofo]

how in the FUUU did I miss the original contest thread? I feel cheated now damnit. I want a free c clamp .....


...I was probably too busy shopping ebay for c clamp steals

 

[darkk]

YAY!!!!! My *C* clamp arrived!!! What a beauty!

 

[Steevo]

My wife just texted me that my C-Clamp arrived. Apparently the new owner of the house we sold forwarded it to our new address. Guess I need to reimburse him for shipping

Update: added pic

 

[balane]

So, who won the contest? That's what I'd like to know. No info on their website.

 

[tube_guy]

I never did get a clamp, so I'm somewhat disappointed.