Medium-Duty Steel Bar Clamp – Model 3712 – This Jorgensen clamp combines practical clamping length with superior mechanical strength. At 12 inches, it is a favorite tool in woodworking shops for assembling frames, cabinets, and projects requiring depth and clamping power not available in plastic clamps.
Professional Features & Benefits:
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Solid and Durable Steel Construction: Features cast-iron heads coated with corrosion-resistant thermal orange powder, ensuring the tool operates efficiently for many years in the toughest workshop conditions.
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Ultra-Durable Steel Bar: The bar is made from high-carbon, rust-resistant steel, with a tensile strength of up to 80,000 psi, ensuring perfect bar straightness under high pressure.
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Multiple-Disc-Clutch System: Jorgensen's original innovation that allows the sliding head to securely hold at any point on the bar, providing complete security and preventing slippage during pressure application.
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Acme Screw for Smooth Movement: Equipped with a solid cold-drawn screw with Acme threading, providing precise and easy clamping force up to 600 lbs without strenuous effort.
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Comfortable Handle and Ideal Pressure Distribution: Features an easy-grip handle and a swivel pad that ensures full contact with the workpiece and even pressure distribution.
Technical Specifications for Model 3712:
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Model Number: 3712.
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Max Opening: 12 inches (approximately 300 mm).
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Reach: 2-1/2 inches (63.5 mm).
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Clamping Force: 600 lbs (approximately 272 kg).
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Bar Dimensions: 3/4 inch wide x 1/4 inch thick.
Ideal Uses:
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Frame and Cabinet Assembly: The ideal length (12 inches) makes it excellent for clamping cabinet sides, picture frames, and medium-sized doors.
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Professional Workshops: An essential tool that won't let professionals down when strong and sustained mechanical pressure is needed.
Technical Tip: When using this clamp to secure long wooden panels, it is recommended to use it with Bison D3 glue; the 600 lbs of force ensures excess glue is squeezed out, resulting in a very strong wood bond.
