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TEKTON 6 Inch Ratchet Bar Clamp / 9 Inch Spreader | 39180

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Condition
New
Style
Single Clamp
Size
6 in. / 9 in.
Dimensions
9.5 x 4.7 x 1.7 in
Weight
3.04 oz
Color
Black
Material
Alloy Steel
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(1) TEKTON 6 Inch Ratchet Bar Clamp / 9 Inch Spreader | 39180

Features 10

  • Continuous, trigger-operated ratchet action applies precise and consistent pressure
  • Press quick release button to freely slide jaw to any position
  • Strong reinforced nylon jaw assemblies
  • Soft jaw pads grip workpiece and protect surfaces from damage

Description

Perfectly sized for model-making, crafts, small projects, and tight spaces, the TEKTON Mini Ratchet Bar Clamp / Spreader applies precise, consistent pressure to hold workpieces together for gluing or assembly. Press the quick release button to freely position the jaw, then squeeze trigger to apply pressure. Once set, jaw is locked and will not creep. Soft jaw pads offer sure grip, but won't damage surfaces. When the job is finished, simply press the quick release button to let go of workpiece. If you need to push pieces apart or press them against outside surfaces, convert clamp to spreader by loosening wingnut and moving fixed jaw to the opposite end of bar. From the Manufacturer An essential tool for wood-working, the TEKTON 6-Inch by 1-1/2-Inch Ratchet Bar Clamp is perfect for holding small projects together. Constructed with a super-strong nylon jaw. Trigger action applies precise clamping force and positions jaw instantly along bar with quick release button. Ratcheting action is smooth, silent and precise. Soft jaw pads will not scratch or mar work piece surfaces. Bar clamp jaws convert for use as spreaders. The clamp is backed by a lifetime replacement guarantee. So, go ahead, Take It On. Specifications: Jaw Capacity: 6-Inch; Throat Depth: 1.5-Inch.

Specs 20

Material Alloy Steel
Brand TEKTON
Item dimensions L x W x H 9.5 x 4.7 x 1.7 inches
Color Black
Style Single Clamp
Item Weight 3.04 ounces
Tensile Strength 1000 psi
Global Trade Identification Number 08

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Yes, it's tiny. EDIT: Great customer service
Style: Single Clamp Size: 6 in. / 9 in.
Other people have complained about this clamp... near as I could tell, they either didn't read the description, or the description has been updated. It was exactly what I was expecting... a bar clamp with a 6" opening and 1.5" depth. If you don't know how big that is, get out a ruler. You will not be building a tree house or a dining room table with this clamp. If you want to build bird houses or pen holders, it might be perfect. I got it to hold electrical contacts on to the end of cell phone and camera lithium ion batteries. I might get some use out of it for leather work. EDIT As mentioned above, I've mostly been using this clamp to hold wires onto oddly-shaped batteries for charging. With a good lithium-ion charger, I'm able to charge and test all sorts of proprietary batteries (cell phone, camera, etc.)... but only if I can get the leads to stay in contact with the terminals! What I'm saying is that it got pretty light use (don't want to crush Li-Ion batteries!). Well, something has happened over the 8 months since I bought it... a few weeks ago, I reversed the head to use it as a spreader (so I could apply pressure for 24hrs to a VHB adhesive installation in my car), and it wouldn't hold with a force of more than about 2-3lbs. I ended up taking it apart and examining it... for some reason, one of the internal bars was just plain slipping. I figured I was out of luck, and was getting ready to change my review when I noticed that a company representative was offering assistance to Amazon customers who had negative experiences. I used the posted email address, explained my trouble, and within a couple hours, a representative had already contacted me, and asked for a shipping address so they could send me a replacement. Mind you, this is 8 months since purchase... well past the return period. But they list a lifetime replacement guarantee, and they really lived up to it. The next day, I received tracking information for a FedEx shipment, and in another day or two, the replacement clamp showed up at my door. It's working perfectly, and the replacement didn't cost me a dime. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2014 by J. G. K.
Good value; great addition to your DIY tool collection
In my opinion as an avid DIY homeowner, this is a great clamp and a good value for the price. Anyone reading this review probably understands that you can never have too many tools. Clamps are one of those tools that I just never seem to have enough of. Sooner or later, I will be working on a project where I don't have enough clamps to do the job properly. This is not a heavy-duty clamp, but it is as solidly constructed as you would expect for this price. It will provide many years of service in my shop. The clamp performs exactly as it should - it slides easily, clamps easily with one hand, and provides sufficient clamping force for most of my DIY project needs. Often I do not need a heavy-duty clamp or even want one. This clamp is lightweight and easy to use, and it is a great addition to my tool collection. My primary concern before purchasing this product was that it might turn out to be flimsy garbage. Now that I have used it for several weeks, I can tell you that it is a solid product. If you are looking for an affordable, easy to use, light to medium-duty clamp to add to your collection, this Tekton clamp will fit the bill. UPDATE 1/29/15: I still stand by everything in my original review, however I have two additions to make. First, I noticed that the price on this clamp varies quite considerably, and my recommendation only applies if the price is < ~$15. Above that, this Tekton clamp quickly loses its value proposition. Second, for those who are looking for a more heavy-duty clamp, take a look at the Jorgensen HD line. They are built like tanks and priced VERY reasonably. Overall I consider them to be a much better value, however sometimes you actually want a lighter clamp or you want the quick "pump and release" clamp style vs. the slower screw style. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2014 by The Mamos
Works really well if you have strong hands
Works well. Can be used as either a clamp, or a spreader by unscrewing the little red winged bolt that holds the stationary end of the clamp to the bar, moving it to the other end, and screwing the bolt back on. Quality is average to a little above average. The jaws at first don't appear to be quite parallel, as they seem to angle towards each other slightly. However, once clamping pressure is applied, they become parallel. I think that may be better than jaws that start out that way, and then become crooked under pressure. Clamping action is smooth enough, and the release works OK even when under pressure. All in all a good usable clamp for the average do-it-yourselfer. Compared to other clamps I have used, it is probably in the middle of the pack. My only real suggestion for improvement (without driving the price up much) would be to make the handle you squeeze to apply the clamp a little longer. It seems to take more force at the handle, to get the clamping force I want, when compared to some of the premium clamps I have used. The clamp itself seems strong, it just takes a bit of hand strength to make full use of it. Probably hard to beat for the price, though. I paid more than double for a comparable Irwin clamp, and I'm not really sure it is actually stronger, it just has a little more leverage in the mechanism so it takes less hand strength to use. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2015 by J. Bruha
SMALL CLAMP WORKS WELL FOR SMALL PROJECTS
Style: Single Clamp Size: 6 in. / 9 in.
SMALL CLAMP; WORKS AS DESCRIBED; RECOMMEND
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026 by W. N. BRADLEY
Not Impressed when compared to the competition
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I'm in the middle of a furniture build that requires a lot of laminating so I needed more clamps and decided to give these a try instead of getting more Irwin clamps. These type of ratchet clamps don't exert a lot of force, but they are very easy to use and come in super handy around the shop. I have quite a few Irwin 6" and 24" fast grip bar clamps and have mostly been happy with them, but after several years some of them are starting to slip and not tighten as tight. I found some reviews of these Tektons that were positive and the build quality in the pictures looks good so I gave them a try. After using them, I'm very underwhelmed. The button release mechanism can sometimes be harder to release than the Irwin's and my biggest complaint with these is that as you move up to bigger sized clamps, the actual clamping surface and mechanism stay the same size. With the Irwin's as you get bigger clamps, the size of everything else also increases which gives you more clamping area and the larger handle makes it easier to tighten more. With the Tektons the only difference is the length of the bar. The lever hand piece on the Tektons also seems under sized when compared to the Irwin's which feel better in your hand. I'm hoping these will last longer and won't start slipping like some of the Irwins have, but overall I'm not impressed. I always thought of the Irwin's as cheap because of the plastic and that blue color just looks cheap to me, but after comparing them to the Tektons, they seem to be the better quality of the two. The Tekton's definitely work and do the job, but I will go with the Irwin's if I need to buy anymore. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2018 by Paul
Great speed clamp for the money
This speed clamp is pretty darn good for under $20. I do a lot of solo build-make projects and have learned to rely on speed clamps for that extra set of hands. In the past I used Irwins for about 3x what this one cost. This one puts out pretty decent psi for a speed clamp (if you need serious psi you have to go to an all steel bar clamp...but that's a whole different thing and not nearly as easy to use one-handed). A very small negative is that the plastic parts look and feel cheapish -- not sure how long they will hold up. The edges of the grip handle are a bit severe when clamping down hard with your hand. A good workaround is to wrap the handle with a rag -- more comfortable when your hand is really bearing down. And the little red plastic end caps pop off at just about any provocation. But once pressure is applied they stay put. I guess super glue would fix that. All-in-all definitely worth the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2014 by Disregardless
TEKTON 39185 30" by 2 1/2 Ratchet Bar Clamp
I purchased 2 of the 24" ones, just to see how well they worked, I have been building "Heirloom Quality"custom woodwork for 30+ years and have spent about $1,000.00 on various clamps from the wonderful box clamps from Woodpeckers (perfect for what they are designed for) the 48" Jorgensen cabinet makers screw clamps (also the perfect design for the purpose that they were made for)- These medium duty and very cost efficient clamps are perfect for gluing well fitted parts , if you have 1/8" to 1/4" to squeeze into place, then you better check your layout or get a new pair of glasses, I work within 1/64th of an inch (I'm obsessive about tight fits) These work as good as those clamps that I used to pay $15 -$20 for, and Tekton stands behind their products, when I'm working with wood species that I pay $18-25 a B.F I want no doubt that the clamp will not fail, these work so well, I just got 4 more- BIG Thanks to Amazon for allowing a well managed company that stands behind their work (I did take one apart, the internals are the same as the higher price ones)- I also ordered other Tekton tools and everyone is a good tool, my costs go down, so does the cost to my clientele- Thanks Tekton for a well made high quality product- I will be buying more ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2015 by Daniel Smith
Good product.
Not as comfortable as Woolf, but small incrementable.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2026 by dansoftn
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