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Review on πŸ”’ POWERTEC 71101 Deluxe Quick Release Clamp by Alan Singh

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Better, cheaper option.

Received it today and I've only used it once but so far I'm happy. I have a home business where I need belt clips to glue the frames together. I have 3 Besseys but need a few more that will turn into over a hundred bucks in no time. I wanted to see if this would be a viable option. While I'm thinking that I will test diligently this weekend. If all goes well I'll be ordering a few more in a few days. UPDATE: 2019-02-22: Used on 3 frames so far. 100% happy with it. I'll order two more clamps. And I want to buy some of the corner pieces. At true 90 degree angles they do a much better leveling job than the Bessey variable parts. UPDATE: 5/8/2020: LOVE these things. I use them all the time in my Etsy shop (ParkersScratchers) when making wooden frames. Now I have 10 of these and they are perfect. I had so many orders last weekend that I had to get 2 of my old Bessey clamps. I forgot how clumsy and annoying they can be. The only thing I would say about PowerTec is to make sure the short side lever is tightened as soon as you open the box. Just do it. If you manage to get the strap out of the clip, all you have to do is slip the end through the black bezel and then pierce it with a straight screwdriver or even a butter knife.

Pros
  • Clips
Cons
  • Requires Socket