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Yost Tools F118 18" F-Clamp

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18" F-Clamp

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Material Iron
Brand Yost Tools
Color Black
Style Ergonomic
Item Weight 0.1 Kilograms
Tensile Strength 600 Pounds

About this item

  • DUAL CLUTCH ADJUSTABLE ARM: the cast iron arm features two clutch plates to grip the serrated steel rail. This design holds the arm in place for better clamping pressure; the swivel jaw pad is built to grip various shapes. The plastic cap is used to prevent damage to delicate projects.
  • TECHNICAL SPECS: Jaw Opening: 18.0" ; Throat Depth: 2.5” ; Forged Steel Body; 3/4" x 1/4" Serrated Steel Rail; 3/4" Screw Travel; Medium Duty F-Clamp
  • COMFORT GRIP HANDLE: The ergonomic plastic main handle is easier to use than traditional wood handles, and it provides more torque for better gripping power.
  • HOW TO USE: Make sure vise is securely mounted to the workbench and the swivel base lock is secure. Open the vise by turning the vise handle counterclockwise. Place item between the serrated jaws. Close the vise by turning the vise handle clockwise until the item is snug in the serrated jaws, continue to tighten until you can no longer move item. Don't over tighten as this may damage item and or the vise. When finished working on the item, turn screw handle counterclockwise to release the item.
  • YOST VISES QUALITY: Every Yost Vises tool is engineered to have high standards of quality, strength, and durability. We value quality over quantity and manufacture products that are safe and easy to use. We offer lifetime tech support to back our quality guarantee.
  • SAFETY INFORMATION: Misuse of vises can cause serious injury to eyes, hands and or other body parts. Vises must be set up and used properly. Before setup and use, read, understand, and follow all instructions outlined in the manual.
  • WARRANTY: Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and 90-day return.

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Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 23 x 5 x 1 inches; 3.53 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ F118
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2018
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yost Vises
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078V377Q1
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,556 ratings

Product Description

Yost f-clamps provide excellent quality with affordable pricing. The clutch style f-clamps are easy to adjust and can be used for a wide range of woodworking & DIY projects. The ergonomic main handle is perfect for locking parts in place. The two piece clutch mechanism allows you to quickly adjust the clamp to the right opening. 2.5” throat depth and 600 lbs clamping force.


From the manufacturer


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Yost - Since 1908

Yost has been building tools for 100 years. Our passion is making clamping tools that last a lifetime. Our staff is always ready to answer any questions you may have.

  • support@yostvises.com

Yost Medium Duty F-Clamps

Desgined for Woodworkers and DIY'ers

The Yost Medium Duty line of F-Clamps is designed with you in mind. The comfort-grip main handle is easier to use than traditional wood handles, and it provides more torque for better gripping power. The dual clutch plates on the adjustable arm provide superior grip to prevent the arm of the clamp from moving.

  • 2.5" Throat Depth
  • Comfort Grip Handle
  • 3/4" x 1/4" Serrated Steel Rail
  • 3/4" Screw Travel

Comfort Grip Handle

The ergonomic plastic handle is designed for more comfort and increased clamping pressure.

Swivel Jaw Pad

The swivel jaw pad is built to grip various shapes. The plastic cap is used to prevent damage to delicate projects.

Dual Clutch Adjustable Arm

The cast iron arm features two clutch plates to grip the serrated steel rail. This design holds the arm in place for better clamping pressure.

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Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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2,556
Jaw Opening 6" 12" 18" 24" 30" 36"
Throat Depth 2.5" 2.5" 2.5" 2.5" 2.5" 2.5"
Steel Rail 3/4" x 1/4" 3/4" x 1/4" 3/4" x 1/4" 3/4" x 1/4" 3/4" x 1/4" 3/4" x 1/4"
Construction Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    2,556 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, performance, ease of use, and durability of the hardware clamp vise. For example, they mention it's well-made, works well for woodworking, and is easy to set the grip. That said some complain about the durability, saying the plastic protectors fall off easily. Opinions are mixed on adjustability.

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    212 customers mention159 positive53 negative

    Customers like the quality of the hardware clamp vise. They mention that it's well-made, inexpensive, and works well enough for the money. Some say that the clamps are excellent and constructed really well. However, some customers feel that the product is made cheaply and the pads do not fit.

    "...I, for one, appreciate a well-made, inexpensive clamp...." Read more

    "...It clamps as well and at about half the cost of the big box stores, and not much more than harbor freight..." Read more

    "These are good clamps, especially for the price. The movable jaw does so freely and without binding and stays in place once released...." Read more

    "which makes it a great value for the price." Read more

    102 customers mention97 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the clamp. They say it works well for woodworking, professional use, and light work. Some mention that it serves its purpose for all things and is very sturdy for the price.

    "...It's lightweight for professional use, but works just fine for homeowners and DIYers...." Read more

    "...Using 1"x6" boards for the top, the clamps worked extremely well in keeping everything together/square while drying which meant minimal need from me..." Read more

    "Rusted a little but can be cleaned. Works very well for woodworking. The turn will tighten and freeze but will untighten straight away." Read more

    "Work pretty well but the little covers for the claming surface are made out of what feels like old gallonmilk jugs...." Read more

    40 customers mention40 positive0 negative

    Customers find the hardware clamp vise easy to use. They mention that it is very easy to set the grip, and does the job on their new sink. They also say the rubber handle is a lot easier to crank down on compared to the thin wooden handle. Customers also say that the clamp slides easy and the smaller pad concentrates more power.

    "An easy to use F-clamp. It's lightweight for professional use, but works just fine for homeowners and DIYers...." Read more

    "...the yost's handle, a bit larger than the irwins and the rubber grip actual felt a bit nicer...." Read more

    "These are good clamps, especially for the price. The movable jaw does so freely and without binding and stays in place once released...." Read more

    "...The Yost is the better clamp with a soft rubber easy grip handle Vs a hard wooden one...." Read more

    13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

    Customers find the weight of the hardware clamp vise to be fairly lightweight. They mention that it's the perfect weight for light muscle toning on the arms, head, and bodice. The longer sized clamps are very light duty, and work great for lightweight-to-medium grade gluing projects. Overall, most are happy with the weight and functionality of the clamp.

    "An easy to use F-clamp. It's lightweight for professional use, but works just fine for homeowners and DIYers...." Read more

    "...Nothing new on that side of things. Simple to use, light weight, reasonable price...." Read more

    "This is a light duty clamp-at best." Read more

    "...With that in mind, I consider these sufficient. They have a bit of weight to them...." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers like the light of the hardware clamp vise. They say it's useful for light clamping projects, good for most hobby work, and handy for around-the-house projects. Customers also say the clamp is adequate for most clamping jobs.

    "...You get what you pay for, and these aren't expensive. Good for most hobby work, not for industry." Read more

    "...They are handy for around-the-house projects and some craft work." Read more

    "Good light/medium use clamp. Good price. Tired of making room for longer clamps but didn't want to spend too much for very occasional use size." Read more

    "Adequate for most clamping jobs." Read more

    30 customers mention13 positive17 negative

    Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the hardware clamp vise. Some mention that it's easily adjustable and has adjustable widths to fit any size furniture, while others say that they are such a bad fit that when their clamps arrived in the post, the marring of the wood is way too small, and the clamping end is small.

    "...I did notice people complaining the pads are too small, the jaws are too shallow, etc-- I suspect if folks need professional design clamps, or ones..." Read more

    "...They feel good in my hand, they are easily adjustable and they are the right size." Read more

    "...They are such a bad fit that when my clamps arrived in the post one had already fallen off. I nearly threw it away by accident...." Read more

    "...Just clamp and go, fits anywhere." Read more

    31 customers mention0 positive31 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the hardware clamp vise. They mention that the plastic protectors fall off easily, the covers over the clamping surfaces fall off very easily, and the blue plastic end pieces do fall off. The rubber feet on each end also fall off, and are more prone to slippage.

    "...Those pads are my only quibble-- the upper one comes off too easily, and is likely to go missing...." Read more

    "...The first time I screwed the handles all the way down, the whole handle came off...." Read more

    "...They constantly fall off when trying to use the clamps. You need two pairs of hands to use these clamps...." Read more

    "...Just one thing, the blue plastic end pieces do fall off (as others have said, it is true) and they are pretty cheap...." Read more

    Cheaper but lower quality than the alternatives
    3 Stars
    Cheaper but lower quality than the alternatives
    They're all right, but they're worse than Bessey clamps in a few ways. Compared to Bessey, the Yost clamps have a more flexible bar (this might not be a big deal for very short clamps but it kind of sucks for a 36 incher), a slightly shorter screw with finer threads (you want a long screw with coarse threads), and smaller contact areas. They also have a much smaller and different style rivet holding the stationary end on, and the grooves in the bar are slightly shallower, making them more prone to slippage. They're also just lighter and flimsier in general.So compared to Bessey they aren't outstanding. But they're also a lot cheaper than Bessey, and they get the job done. I wouldn't buy them again, but they got the job I bought them for done without an issue.
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