Light-duty hobby work where you want an inexpensive, easy-to-store clamp and brand recognition.
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Weight 0.35 Pounds
Dimensions 7.63 x 4 x 1.13 inches
Priced 66% below the category median ($26.27 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 461 owner ratings
Popularity2.2/5
461 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Irwin 1799212 is a bar clamp that weighs just 0.35 pounds and measures 7.63 by 4 by 1.13 inches, making it one of the smallest and lightest clamps in this set. At 8.99 dollars it is also one of the cheapest.
Its rating sits at 4.2 stars across 461 reviews. That is a solid review count, but the score is the lowest among the bar clamps in this group, where several rivals reach 4.6 to 4.8 stars.
The listing does not publish a jaw capacity, throat depth, or clamping force, so confirm the working size before buying if your project needs a specific reach. As a low-cost, light clamp for casual use, it is a reasonable buy.
Pros
Low 8.99 dollar price
Very light at 0.35 pounds and easy to store
Backed by 461 reviews
Recognizable Irwin brand
Cons
4.2-star rating is the lowest in this group
No jaw capacity, throat depth, or clamping force is listed
Light build points to light-duty use only
Specifications
Weight
0.35 Pounds
Dimensions
7.63 x 4 x 1.13 inches
Performance notes
At 0.35 pounds this is a small, light clamp suited to holding light stock rather than heavy glue-ups. The 4.2-star average over 461 reviews is acceptable but trails the higher-rated clamps here.
What buyers say
With 461 reviews averaging 4.2 stars, owners are generally satisfied, though the score is the weakest among these bar clamps.
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