I only use these clamps occasionally but didn't plan on completing my woodwork without them so I went for these cheaper clamps. I have to say they look pretty solid. I have a solid collection of expensive pliers ("clamps"), having gone the route of cheap ones falling apart, but nothing about these clamps feels cheap. They are strong, very hard and the pads are nicely shaped and smooth. I am very happy with this purchase and will likely purchase deeper ones in the near future. This is one ofβ¦