Best C-Clamp? Let’s Settle This! $4 vs 252, Wilton, Yost, Irwin, Wright Tool, Harden, WEN, Proto

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10 ай бұрын

Only 1 of 18 C-Clamps survives the testing without damage. C-Clamps/Brands tested: Wilton, Wright Tool, Stanley Proto, Crescent, Bessey F-Style, Bessey C-Clamp, Groz, Yost, Lincoln Electric, Performance Tool, Pony, Harden, WEN, Pittsburgh, Shop Tek. C-Clamps. C-clamps compared for maximum clamping force, clamping efficiency, build quality, and failure load.
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@avlisk 10 ай бұрын

I can't believe I just watched 16 minutes of C clamp testing and was thoroughly entertained and informed beyond expectations. Well done, sir.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@bm5298 10 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarm Super happy with the video. I just cant believe you havent done a gas trimmer breakdown. there are no good destructive tests on youtube on any of the major bands or the less known. especially to your or torque test channel standard.

@jon24444 10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@ahow8017 10 ай бұрын

Yes, happy to snappy got a good laugh from me. Thank you.

@sonnyD1987 10 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarmcan you do a video on pass through ratchets?

@realaccount2000 10 ай бұрын

Loved the inclusion of an absolute overkill option in the lineup

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@barakobama8194 10 ай бұрын

That's an ironworker tool. We used bridge clamps often. I would be 10+ stories on the side of a building standing on one while bolting up.

@Qualicabyss 10 ай бұрын

Yeah this is like comparing cars and then you pull up a tank

@TheSlimCognito 10 ай бұрын

@@Qualicabyss it would be more accurate to say it's a comparison of a Toyota corolla vs a Ford f550. I grew up working on boats and dealing with ship yards and they got clamps way bigger for way more clamping. Every last one of them had square heads and the lightest ones were about 45 pounds and we had some that hit 105 pounds. A 24 inch pipe wrench was the tool of choice to tighten and a 36 inch was the one to loosen them. Never mess with commercial ship yard workers.

@Qualicabyss 10 ай бұрын

TheSlimCP nah those are like pulling up the bagger 288

@philgoodinc2 10 ай бұрын

A common thing ive noticed over many tests is Irwin does pretty well in the hand tool category while remaining pretty competitive on price. Ive made a few Irwin purchases over the last few years and haven't let me down (mostly DIY around the house things). Gotta give them props!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@Blaquer17 10 ай бұрын

I did the same. Nice to know there are good budget friendly options out there.

@skoalsoldier 10 ай бұрын

Irwin is one of my go-to brands. Not sure if I’d outfit a construction company with it, but for DIY and light duty home use they are hard to beat.

@woopimagpie 10 ай бұрын

Yeah I've been surprised how good they are considering the price they sell for.

@Josh-ol7jg 10 ай бұрын

I was gonna say this...decent performance for a very reasonable price on a lot of their products

@doozer2726 10 ай бұрын

One of the best channels on KZfaq. No filler, just Facts stats and real world tests👍

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@narref04 10 ай бұрын

You Sir, are what consumer reports should have become in the age of social media. Thank you for all your work and methodical processes!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@justrelaxing1501 10 ай бұрын

Oh you hit it on the head. I think CR has really let us down with it's weak and CYA reviews. It's not enough to have an honest review of something anymore.

@larrybe2900 10 ай бұрын

CR asks questions and the "results" are the combined responses of those who have been polled. It's been awhile since I was a subscriber.

@mixeddrinks8100 10 ай бұрын

consumer reports... hate their paywall... so stupid, PF is better. Now if PF only extended out into more product range for EVERYTHING. Perhaps PF will do a compare video of best chips for april 1st.

@nmatthew7469 10 ай бұрын

Yes, back in the day CR was the stamp of approval you looked for first.

@joemad4110 10 ай бұрын

Those heavy-duty Wilton's really hold up. I worked for an industrial steel fabrication company, and we used some of those Wilton clamps whenever the beam was over 3 tons. They never broke, twisted, stretched, or needed repair after 10 years of service. Definitely worth the price in that application because we could not afford those beams falling over.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@nmatthew7469 10 ай бұрын

For $252 it's pathetic really that the US owner of Wilton can't find a way to manufacture it in the USA.

@KennyRedSocks 10 ай бұрын

@@nmatthew7469 Wright Tool does.

@nmatthew7469 10 ай бұрын

@@KennyRedSocks correct but the Wilton is a custom thickness made for bridge building etc.

@diditwork370 10 ай бұрын

Most of the stuff made in America is with foreign processed goods anyway. It's a global economy. Made in doesn't mean what it used to.

@NoTimeForThatNow 10 ай бұрын

That $250 clamp is basically tool porn! I couldn’t justify buying it, but love to see one contender in that kind of category for each test, whenever possible of course.

@therealjoshtodd 6 ай бұрын

No Todd, WE don't say it enough. You put so much work into these videos. I think I've said this before, but you have the patience of Job! Really appreciate these videos!!

@ProjectFarm 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@jameschristensen662 10 ай бұрын

What a lineup. That's heavy duty wilton was seriously impressive.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@1pcfred 10 ай бұрын

It is stupid expensive but I can think back to a number of times where I could have really used it.

@lparsons6977 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@ABEW19043 10 ай бұрын

I was expecting it to be maybe a little bit better and more just paying for the "heavy duty" tax. I'm happy I was wrong

@gordonbeiser5431 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes we use that in ironwork to keep chokers from slipping or even just putting that on a beam to have something to rig off of

@AIRDRAC 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for including the heavy-duty Wilton! It's great to see underlined just why heavy duty industrial tools can be so much more expensive! That thing is monstrous!

@1pcfred 10 ай бұрын

Yeah if you're doing heavy work it's the one to have. In a class all by itself.

@HerbaMachina 10 ай бұрын

@@1pcfred yeah there's a reason why it's specifically marketed for bridge building and boat building lmao

@1pcfred 10 ай бұрын

@@HerbaMachina they're not pushing it in the amateur market. I swear there's times when I could have used one though.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@nominalvelocity 10 ай бұрын

I've got a few old USA made wiltons of various sizes, they are most prized possessions of mine. They don't get used every day, but when there's no substitute they're invaluable

@DaddyVet3D 9 ай бұрын

This channel is the dad we all had but not the dad we all needed. My grandfather to this day swears by craftsman. Recently he got a craftsman lawnmower for brand new and he was so excited and it broke on the second use and he went through what can only be described as an existential crisis.

@ProjectFarm 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@me3333 10 ай бұрын

I love how thorough you are in your testing. You are such a great resource to have when tool shopping. Thank You!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@InstructorRandy 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for what you do and not being bought out. It has saved hardworking Americans time, money and kept people safe by letting us choose good products .

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! That's my goal! I'll keep going as long as finances allow

@konsta0415 10 ай бұрын

Has saved plenty of money and time of non-americans too

@mackaronen 10 ай бұрын

It's impossible to know, but it would be funny to know exactly how much he have saved people, and how many tonnes of broken machines/tools that didn't end up in landfills because people didn't buy them.

@MAGGOT_VOMIT 10 ай бұрын

I love my "Kant-Twist" brand the best!!! Their design makes them much easier to use than standard C-clamps. Been using them for about 20yrs and wouldn't trade them for anything.

@chadclark2070 10 ай бұрын

Love this channel

@Brogboolius_Maximus 10 ай бұрын

This is such an unbelievably invaluable channel. The simple fact that you even know what tests to run on these tools (and have the instruments to set up those tests!) is a level of knowledge and experience I don't think I will ever have, but I'll take advantage of the results you share nonetheless. 😀 Truly amazing work, PF!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@eugenetswong 10 ай бұрын

Ben, I agree. I usually try to guess how he will test them to see if I can think as well as he can, but I never guess which tests he will use. In all fairness to me, I don't a workshop like his, and he has experience with tools, but still.

@dustinf11 8 ай бұрын

I love when this channel shows and verifies the quality of tools I use daily. I have drawers full or Irwin clamps. More than enough for simple wood working. Great channel, quality content.

@Chamdar17 10 ай бұрын

Very impressed by the resilience/ductility of the YOST clamp! Where others snapped or necked, it kept coming back! 2x more than an Irwin but pretty cool feature! I wonder if they all do that or if this one was special. Great video as always!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@corey6393 10 ай бұрын

Another brilliant test! Well Done. A tip for everyone out there that uses C-clamps. A drop of oil in the swivel cup and on the threads will make a big difference on how they work for you. And instead of tediously hand winding the length of the threads, hold the winding handle in your fingers while letting the clamp body hang down. Now swing your hand in a small circle and watch that clamp screw up or down quickly in whichever direction you need. It will take only a few seconds to thread all the way from one end to the other.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

@mehere8299 10 ай бұрын

You have just made my job a little bit easier. Thank you!

@Bandicoot803 10 ай бұрын

Good time-savi g tip! 👍

@additudeobx 10 ай бұрын

My old girlfriend used to use that same technique with her pasties....

@corey6393 10 ай бұрын

@@additudeobx That is actually a perfect analogy to describe this move!

@boppins 10 ай бұрын

That Wilton is a beast, and once again Irwin does amazing for its price point.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Great point

@1pcfred 10 ай бұрын

I can recall a number of times when I needed a beast mode C clamp and just ended up mangling what I had.

@Miked1332 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. When it comes to clamps of any sort, Irwin is usually the best for the price. Locking pliers, C-clamps, trigger clamps, and so on.

@zacharysmith2983 10 ай бұрын

It really seems like Irwin is one of the best value for money brands out there for hand tools

@bluedogtransportwa 10 ай бұрын

Can confirm this channel is why i have a hole in my leg thanks to an irwin carbide blade

@Nuke8401DaveE 10 ай бұрын

Great video! As much as finding the Big Dog, your testing and unbiased opinion on the best value for most of us means the most to me in all of your tests.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that!

@treboris 10 ай бұрын

Recently subscribed to the channel. I really appreciate the effort you put into designing tests that not only provide scientifically measurable results, but are also easy to understand and visually appealing to watch.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@CreepSoldier 10 ай бұрын

Now you need to do one for Trigger Clamps

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

I'll do it if there's enough interest. Thank you

@RickBaconsAdventures 10 ай бұрын

I like when the test rig evolves in the middle of testing, like the wires holding the force sensor up after the first clamp split! Let's take a moment to appreciate how perfect the audio always is on this channel! Noticed some channels lately where some things are too loud then too quiet. It's always perfect with Project Farm!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@tree_carcass_mangler 10 ай бұрын

Great to see such a wide variety of brands (and prices) tested. Thanks for testing and thumbs up!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@chademilydahl4631 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Todd for all that you do! I look forward to each new video and your reviews have definitely influenced my tool purchases! Would love to see a video on Induction Heaters like Bolt Buster and the Venom for removing bolts sometime.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

@brandonmckibben1164 10 ай бұрын

As a woodworker firstly I'd like to thank you for all your great work over the last few years, secondly I'd love to see some parallel bar clamps or pipe clamps tested if you can. Thank you for the great content!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@steveasher9239 10 ай бұрын

Irwin just seems to keep being right up there in many price vs function tests.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@skylined5534 10 ай бұрын

I was going to say for the price point Irwin is superb. But to be fair Irwin usually exceeds their price point! Rather like Draper of old in the UK and currently Halfords tools.

@littlejimmy7402 10 ай бұрын

@@skylined5534 I've been working on building up my tool collection. I've been trying to keep with great quality tools, even buying from Europe a lot. Irwin makes so many really competitive products at price points that don't make any sense. My hammer drill and sawzall bits are all Irwin.

@johnsanko4136 10 ай бұрын

I've used Irwin stuff for a long time. Never been dissatisfied. There's almost certainly better options than Irwin out there, but rarely at the same price point.

@dougerrohmer 10 ай бұрын

Definitely the go to tool if you are in the middle of the project and don't have time to analyse bang for buck, because you can be sure that you will get a lot of bang for buck.

@Ride420Dirty 10 ай бұрын

Your exuberance is amazing. I also like how you don't don't talk down or inject any negativity into some of the "Less quality" products. The "Pay once, Cry once." hit hard. As always, thank you for quality testing methods, transparency and most of all, not taking corporate sponsors.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@chinesemassproduction 10 ай бұрын

The Yost holding up to the destruction test was the most impressive in my opinion. Probably going to go with that one. Thanks.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@louisrichards3702 9 ай бұрын

i agree ,$27 is a bargain..

@garagebuiltprojects 10 ай бұрын

Irwin seems to be the gold standard for quality budget tools. I've watched most of your videos and Irwin almost always does great. Its become my go to brand for random purchases

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@agcons 10 ай бұрын

I've only just started acquiring tools (new home owner) and I needed a couple of larger clamps a while back to glue a wooden chair seat back together. The local hardware store had Irwin clamps on sale half-price, and I picked up two 24-inch trigger clamps. No complaints from me at all, and as I need different clamp types and sizes I'll look at Irwin. I'm very unlikely to need a clamp like the Wilton as I've no plans to build a bridge.

@LucificNight 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I'm glad for the inclusion of the heavy duty Wiltons, but I don't foresee ever needing that level of clamping force & durability. The Irwins are more in line with the "occasional handyman" budget and use-case. I don't subscribe to this channel to find the $252 Ultra-Hardcore-Super-MAX C-Clamps, I subscribe to find the $14 value-for-money Irwins.

@davec2397 10 ай бұрын

Same here, Irwin always seems to do well considering its lower price point. I certainly go for it over other brands thanks to PF now.

@alexdeleon7135 10 ай бұрын

The clamping strength of the heavy-duty Wilton is staggering! Then again, so is its price. Great episode today. Thanks for posting.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@fattydaddy4285 10 ай бұрын

We use those bridge clamps in ironworking field , that Wilton one was a cheap brand. They are beasts!! Can hold the world up with one of those

@allanm4848 10 ай бұрын

Those heavy duty Wiltons are indeed awesome! They make an in-between series which is not as heavy duty or as expensive as the F.C. models but is still much better than their Chinese-made clamps. If you need something heavy duty but not THAT heavy duty check out the Wilton 100 series. I.e. No. 103, 104, 106, 108, etc.

@alexdeleon7135 10 ай бұрын

@@allanm4848 Thank you for that information!

@jozjonlin3170 10 ай бұрын

I think my favorite thing is the many ways you've figured out how to measure and test nearly every aspect of the items you've chosen to torture. Bravo sir!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Nocare89 9 ай бұрын

I am always impressed by the level of creativity that goes into these tests your perform.

@ProjectFarm 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@BL-yj2wp 10 ай бұрын

"Performance tool" never fails to disappoint.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@afellowinnewengland6142 10 ай бұрын

It’s comical at this point. Whatever the comparison they always seem to come in last or nearly last. I don’t know who runs the company but they must have some serious contempt for their customers.

@crash5811 10 ай бұрын

I have a few Performance Tool sockets in my box at work. Mostly the very short allens and some cheap cheap "precision" screwdrivers... but theyve all handled my abuse decently well...

@cmdrclassified 10 ай бұрын

Pro Tip: Always lubricate the threads on the screw. This not only makes the clamp easier to use, but allows for more clamping force, and will prevent premature wear caused by the threads galling up. Great work as always, Todd! Have a great day, Sir! o7

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Great point and thank you!

@MAGGOT_VOMIT 10 ай бұрын

Pro Tip?? No way!! Grease and even light-oil will collect dirt and metal shavings. Better to just keep your threads clean. I love my "Kant-Twist" brand the best!!! Their design makes them much easier to use than standard C-clamps. Been using them for about 20yrs and wouldn't trade them for anything.

@bigj231 10 ай бұрын

A dry wax chain lube is the way to go for a C-clamp lube. Keeps it from picking up chips and grinding dirt, but also helps prevent the threads from galling and binding.

@MAGGOT_VOMIT 10 ай бұрын

@@bigj231 I keep a small bottle of Graphite powder and give 'em lil puff if they're squeaky but nothing more than that.

@1pcfred 10 ай бұрын

While what you say is true we can see from this that the failure point is the frames themselves. I've tweaked countless C clamps in my lifetime. Hammered some of them back into shape too. There's nothing more annoying than a clamp where the pads don't line up anymore.

@woopimagpie 10 ай бұрын

I got a couple of those Irwin clamps in a set of Irwin tools in a groovy carry bag when it was on special a while back. Pretty happy with their performance considering how cheap they were, I'm even happier now seeing how they outperformed many more expensive brands. Factoring in the cost of the whole set I think they cost about 7 bucks each. Can't complain about that.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@cyphre 10 ай бұрын

Great set! Irwin and Yost seem to really deliver on price for performance. Maybe sliding clamps next time?

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Great suggestion! Thank you

@MAGGOT_VOMIT 10 ай бұрын

I love my "Kant-Twist" brand the best!!! Their design makes them much easier to use than standard C-clamps. They'll never "walk" off your work. Been using them for about 20yrs and wouldn't trade them for anything.

@goodun2974 10 ай бұрын

Yup, need reviews of bar clamps and "reach" clamps....

@stephenbridges2791 10 ай бұрын

That Wilton is impressive, without a doubt. One very serious clamp.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@additudeobx 10 ай бұрын

Yea, everyone needs one in their tool box ... ya know, just in case 😀😀

@joshsafar5556 10 ай бұрын

Ball joints lol

@pawnm0v3 10 ай бұрын

Love all the the testing and info you do. Even though I know I probably won't be using a lot of this information it is very useful and informative compared to a lot of other channels!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

@wagnecha12 10 ай бұрын

Hats off to all the testing. It continually amazes me how you manage to figure out ways to test things. Takes a lot of time and dedication!! I wonder if there is a way to test hand saws........

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@lprocter1982 10 ай бұрын

You know you're in for a great test when things go from happy to snappy! Have you ever tested oil filter wrenches, both the chain and band types? I bet those would be fun to destructively test!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

lol Thanks for the suggestion.

@rm3141593 10 ай бұрын

Nice!👍. (I also got a chuckle out of happy to snappy)😅

@MattTrevett 10 ай бұрын

I like the Yost. If you take out the clamping force at a specified torque then its average score would have been much higher, and it wasn't damaged by the ultimate torque test. Also punches equivalent output to the $60 and $70 clamps at half the cost while still having the second largest opening.

@LukeTheJoker 10 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!

@haphazard1342 10 ай бұрын

It's place in the maximum torque test with the breaker bar also shows that it is a well engineered tool: instead of breaking, the handle bends first acting as a sacrificial part. Coupled with the fact that the clamp did not fail dramatically under the applied loads, this seems like the safest clamp to operate since the risk of fracture from excess clamping force is greatly reduced. And for the price, hard to beat!

@Maxire 10 ай бұрын

Just the fact that it returned to its original shape and didn't snap or permenantly become bent is incredible to me. That alone is a massive win.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@willusher3297 10 ай бұрын

The clamping force at specified torque is going to be highly dependent on if/what lubricant is used on the threads. As OP notes, the Yost would have performed much higher if you ignored this test, so consider buying the Yost and applying a lubricant to the threads (a moly grease would probably perform very well, but would be messy)

@mkearn724 10 ай бұрын

Nice video!!! Very informative and those bridge clamps are definitely in a world of their own. I use the 6” and 2” bridge clamps pretty often.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@jeffwygum3032 20 күн бұрын

Once again you come up with some very creative ways to test things! Thanks . . .

@ProjectFarm 20 күн бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@josephpacchetti5997 10 ай бұрын

All of your time & effort making these tests possible is very much appreciated, Thanks Todd. 👍🇺🇸

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@BurntToast1717 10 ай бұрын

You should do a video on shoelaces for workboots. Might be interesting to see which ones wear the quickest

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@WalterMelons 10 ай бұрын

@Project Farm If you do, make sure to add ironlaces to the list of ones to try. They sell them at Nicks boots.

@hazardweldz 10 ай бұрын

Do this please! Cuz as a welder I'm buying laces once a month!

@lunchboxproductions1183 10 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarmMake sure to add a long term eyelet wear test. The more durable laces can wear them really fast.

@WalterMelons 10 ай бұрын

@@hazardweldz should get some wellies then. Thorogood has a nice pair I wear daily.

@godnessy 10 ай бұрын

Great job Todd! Thanks for this! Was really fun seeing that massssive one not failing no matter what you threw at it!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear!

@zcl812 3 ай бұрын

No, thank you! Your videos go beyond entertainment and are more like a public service. You make it much easier to make informed decisions on very important purchases and it is something that is clearly valuable to so many. We are all very grateful for what you do.

@ProjectFarm 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@FauxRaidenator 10 ай бұрын

I'm continually impressed at how creative and thorough your tests are. Any time I'm looking to buy a new piece of equipment - your channel is one of the first places I look to make sure I get what I need.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@bmheissner 10 ай бұрын

So happy to see something I recommend being tested! You asked, I answered, you delivered. I appreciate all of your videos and have seen them all. Great knowledge to have when I make purchases. You are my reference in that aspect. Keep them coming please!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do! Thanks for suggestion this video.

@TheStuffMade 10 ай бұрын

Great review, that's really detailed and covers everything from the cheapest to the most expensive pro clamps, thanks 👍 personally I'd go for the Irwin, but I don't really use C-clamps very often, those I have look like the very cheapest ones.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@Brandon-zo9ly 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that you included an f-style clamp. I use them the majority of the time due to ease and speed, only using C clamps when I need more force. I'm not sure that I've ever bought a new C Clamp, I usually buy them at garage sales and flea markets. I like the videos where you include an "antique" version of the tool too.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

@user-pk2fg8im4u 10 ай бұрын

Todd, you always provide useful information, my shop looks a lot different than I might have expected. I'm often surprised, and always better informed. Thank you for all the effort that you put into your videos.

@beatyoubeachyt8303 10 ай бұрын

it proves that 5.5 in is all you need

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@stuckinthe60s69 10 ай бұрын

You never cease to amaze. Yet another excellent comparison of relatively common tools. Thanks!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@brucekellett2269 10 ай бұрын

My Irwin G c lamps i bought some years back in Australia were made in England. Very nicely engineered. It wouul be interesting to see how they performed. Project Farm is one of my favourite. Keep em coming .Thanks B

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.

@MyScotty7 8 ай бұрын

Carver clamp made in England,Irwin I think bought them out

@daveb8598 10 ай бұрын

This is awesome, thank you so much! I was also impressed by the yost for price/preformance. but for my budget irwin wins the day!

@stringsalive20 10 ай бұрын

Some great results, and really clever testing - as always! I’m really impressed by the Irwin. When it was time for me to upgrade from cheap no-name clamps, I ended up going with Yost because I’d heard good things, and had good experience with their vises. They’ve been great for me.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@thirdrail9295 10 ай бұрын

This test is extremely helpful. Over the years can’t say how many C clamps I’ve destroyed.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

@TheWtfnonamez 10 ай бұрын

Great video The irony of course is that most people have a huge range of clamps because they start out buying cheap ones, and then progressively buy more expensive ones as they get more frustrated. Also using lots of smaller clamps adds up to the same compression force of one really big one. Thank you for what you do. Glad my investment in Irwin clamps seems vindicated lol

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@tommykelley7826 10 ай бұрын

Loved the heavy duty Wilton! We use clamps really similar for lifting large aluminum plates at work!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@johnmcclane4430 10 ай бұрын

It’s a shame that you’re from the US. Your videos are so good and broad in scope that I wish we had someone test European brand stuff in the same way. Keep up the good work, all your videos have been very informative.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tomk3732 10 ай бұрын

I think he is Canadian. From Prarie provinces.

@gavinmclaren9416 10 ай бұрын

@tomk3732 There is no Harbor Freight in Canada. We have Princess Auto, which is similar but not quite as broad ranged as HF. For this and other reasons, I'm pretty sure Todd is not Canadian. Not that it matters even a little. The sound engineering principles that he uses are valid everywhere.

@jeffjankiewicz5100 10 ай бұрын

Once again Todd, your tests are amazing. Outstanding work Sir.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@RumbelinGrumbelin 10 ай бұрын

Love these videos, always find myself rooting for the underdog budget tools which is silly but still a lot of fun

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@rickstratton4924 3 ай бұрын

Your the man, I enjoyed the C CLAMP TEST.

@ProjectFarm 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear!

@charliesullivan4304 10 ай бұрын

Is a test of F-clamps next? I prefer them almost always.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

I'd really like to compare F-clamps, if there's enough interest from viewers on this review

@WoodLineWorker 10 ай бұрын

I’d like to see an F-clamp video also.

@avnut5517 10 ай бұрын

Nice group of tests. Surprising results. I have a few ancient Cincinnati tool clamps from my grandfather that have been indestructible for over 80 years. I still cherish them.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks!

@christopherdecker8171 10 ай бұрын

Another great video. Thank you. Idea. Pry bars, the longer around 36" with a handle type. Many companies seem to have a version of what look like a Snap-On, but seem to fail with use. A friend has a Pittsburgh that looks like a pretzel now, with only some carpentey use. I've used a Snap-On for many years, the older ones were better, but any of them seem better than all the newer designs.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

@Manu__R 10 ай бұрын

I'm a welder, and we use the Wilton (the lighter one) clamps at work - except ours aren't neon green 😄. Very tough clamps, and when they do fail, it's exactly as your tests showed - the screw bends. We abuse our clamps though, I'll clamp it onto a steel beam that weighs over a ton, wrap a chain around the clamp and something heavy, and drive off to get the beam off the truck 😂. It's cool to see that these clamps can put down thousands of pound of force, kind of crazy what a little mechanical advantage can do.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@moo3993 10 ай бұрын

The amount of stress and anxiety you go through testing these tools at these pressures, I can't imagine! Freaking awesome!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tomsmith3045 10 ай бұрын

This was great, thank you! It's nice to see some companies bringing production back to the US, and that they're not all that more expensive than the off-shore brands.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

@nathanmonahan6157 10 ай бұрын

That Wilton showed exactly what it's built for. Sure at 50 in/lb it was just on par with everyone else, but its raw strength is why it's truly industrial. As for a daily driver, I think my Pittsburgh clamps are plenty capable for my uses. I did like the WEN and Irwin as well. Would like to see a similar video for smaller clamps, like 2-4", or larger F clamps and bar clamps like 2-4' long.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@MissGinaAccountingForStyle 6 ай бұрын

I just bought my first one and this video was helpful as I thought the ballsocket was broken and was going to return it.

@ydna 10 ай бұрын

awesome tests! good to remember that the tools aren't really intended to be stressed like mad, but seeing the durability really shows the build quality. good to have a variety of sizes for that reason!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@watchingdanny 10 ай бұрын

Forget UL ratings or CE approved... Before buying things I check to see if they're PF tested. Great video as always. Excellent work.

@skylined5534 10 ай бұрын

Yes sir! This is why I own a chunk of Irwin stuff and I have not been disappointed!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@setunedouche 10 ай бұрын

Bravo Sir!!! Always a pleasure to watch your videos!!!! So very informative 👍

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@JuanRivera-wm2um 10 ай бұрын

Excellent work as always. Expertly presented so I can make my mind up knowing the homework was done. Even if by someone else. Thank you.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@onepiecepedia 10 ай бұрын

Another great video! C-clamps are a must-be for any toolbox and this video I'm sure help people chosing better products! Would love to see a ratchet-bar/trigger/one-handed/quick-grip/quick-action clamps (why so many names??!) line-up!! All the best as always!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@captainjerk 10 ай бұрын

Very nice! Unbiased and fair reviews! Your testing is innovative! Still got the magic buddy! Thanx for the show!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@MBwelding 6 ай бұрын

That Wilton 6fc is a stud I have a couple I use to bend 3/4” plate on equipment repairs I usually run out of mojo before the clamp does but they are very expensive so I covet them and they have their own box in the truck locked and welded in place no dirt bag is walking off with them but those f style clamps are really nice also I use them a ton they are fast and easy to get in place with enough force to hold while I can get a solid tack up but I’m always looking for new clamps especially in the shop and solid with budget friendly prices are always good thank you again for another great video if I have a purchase I need to make I almost always consult your channel first lol and rarely am I left still wondering thank you for all the work you put in to these reviews I know I’m not alone in the great appreciation of your service

@ProjectFarm 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

@knschwaz2597 10 ай бұрын

I would like to point out I've gone through a few of these in my field of work, and one thing I can attest to with frequent heavy use, that if the threaded bolt in these clamps do not have a black coating on them, the threads WILL wear TREMENDOUSLY quicker. This alone should help get you a half decent one even with all the other down sides. Also avoiding anything made in china helps too. The thorough testing was fantastic though! You are doing gods work =).

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@averykeeling1167 10 ай бұрын

I would love to see this with other types of clamps too especially pipe clamps

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@jesscneal 10 ай бұрын

Looked like the Groz was right in there for the price too. You're the best Todd. Thank you for all your hard work. The only channel I support on Patreon :)

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks so much for being a Patreon supporter!

@tonybowers9490 10 ай бұрын

Great item to test. Thanks for doing so. Gonna pick up a couple of Irwin clamps, based on your recommendation.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@Jpres 10 ай бұрын

I don't even need any new C clamps I just love watching Project Farm's tool comparisons.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@shanesmith6242 10 ай бұрын

Great info as always. A really interesting video I'd like to see is a showdown on octane boosters!!!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mookietkm3624 10 ай бұрын

I like how the Irwin and Yost performed. I will go with the Irwin for lighter projects and use the Yost for any heavier ones.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@airmailman1971 8 ай бұрын

Another great test and video! For what I do, it was clear that the Irwin would be just fine. Thanks!!

@ProjectFarm 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@johnme7049 10 ай бұрын

OK, I admit to being a bit jealous. You get to have SO much fun breaking things! Keep up the good work that you do, you are so helpful to so many showing the strongest and the best value. For the average guy the Irwin is Hard to beat! Thank you and be safe.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@JamesFNomar 10 ай бұрын

Keep it up man! You’ve got the best channel on KZfaq.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@chubbyjohnson5480 10 ай бұрын

I certainly agree with that

@1pcfred 10 ай бұрын

Todd's content is in the must watch category that's for sure. We need more cousin Eddy though.

@randysavage8963 10 ай бұрын

Happy Sunday Todd ! Thank you for what I know will be another fantastic test and video

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

You're a legend!! Thank you Randy Savage!

@randysavage8963 10 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarm YOUR WELCOME TODD

@willusher3297 10 ай бұрын

The clamping force at specified torque is going to be highly dependent on if/what lubricant is used on the threads. As @MattTrevett notes, the Yost would have performed much higher if you ignored this test, so consider buying the Yost and applying a lubricant to the threads (a moly grease would probably perform very well, but would be messy)

@lolbuster01 10 ай бұрын

Very true, but many consumers will attempt to use them out of the box, so I think this is a better "regular person" test.

@willusher3297 10 ай бұрын

@@lolbuster01 true - I've only lubercated the ones I was going to put a high load on.

@cliffords.8341 10 ай бұрын

@willusher3297 Never seize works very well too, but is even messier. Very difficult to clean off your skin.

@Blazer-fp8fo 10 ай бұрын

@@cliffords.8341 Orange GOOP Ruff Towels. Takes anti seize right off. Since finding that out I keep them in my shop at all times.

@mauritsvw 10 ай бұрын

A less messy lubricant would maybe be some graphite powder.

@Wreckz_Tea 10 ай бұрын

Id really like to see a video on borescopes. I can imagine it's something a lot of people would want to see even if they've never thought about it. Because borescopes have only pretty recently started becoming highly accessible to anybody with any budget. Most guys probably still think they are expensive and kinda niche tools but everybody should inspect their upper intakes and heads fron time to time

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@mattwaier1243 10 ай бұрын

A similar test with F style clamps would be interesting too! Great evaluation as always

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@pavelkolp 10 ай бұрын

Another great production as always 👍🏻

@JSFGuy 10 ай бұрын

One you haven't even watched yet?

@spyrosbellos2522 10 ай бұрын

Bro this is 16 min and it came out 4 minutes ago

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@JSFGuy 10 ай бұрын

@@spyrosbellos2522 .....🦗....🎵....🎶

@NHHalKnowsHow 10 ай бұрын

I really love how you can tell these items are "Farm Tested" with the non-professional fixtures but as with most other farm fixes, they get the job done!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@markarmstrong3394 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for another Awesome video I had no idea there was so many differences in cheap vs expensive clamps. Now I know

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@janelleamber 10 ай бұрын

I'd love to know you more better than this, that's only if you don't mind leaving me a reply

@bluegizmo1983 10 ай бұрын

I don't know how he comes up with all these tests... If I were told to test a bunch of C Clamps, I would probably end up just clamping each of them onto something and say "well, they work!" 😂

@1pcfred 10 ай бұрын

It is important to quantify just how well things work. Todd's pretty good at doing that too.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@madjdfgplayz9734 10 ай бұрын

You should make a video on portable phone chargers! Solar and non solar chargers to see how they perform!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@aisforannihilation1662 10 ай бұрын

Tbis reminds me to see if I still have a C clamp these days. If I don't, at least I know which 1's r better than others thanks to u! Still hoping for that pellet/BB gun comparison to help me find a good 1 for my old man with diminishing eyesight & ease of use (co2 or gas over pump or manual cocking). Not having a lot of luck without prices I could buy a real gun for😂

@tanakid777 4 ай бұрын

Never used one of these in my life but watched the whole video, enthralled the entire time

@ProjectFarm 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@ronkemperful 10 ай бұрын

I bought a very generic C-clamp many years ago that claimed it was made with a drop forge. After using it I suspect that yes, the forge was indeed dropped during manufacture, maybe in an earthquake!