Yost Tools F118 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
- Best Sellers Rank: #271,398 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement)
- #264 in Bar Clamps
- Customer Reviews:
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
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Comfort Grip HandleThe ergonomic plastic handle is designed for more comfort and increased clamping pressure. |
Swivel Jaw PadThe swivel jaw pad is built to grip various shapes. The plastic cap is used to prevent damage to delicate projects. |
Dual Clutch Adjustable ArmThe 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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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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The lower "jaw" slides (just press the tab in, and push), and the height of the jaw adjusts via a traditional-style screw. There's small rubberized pads on each side of the jaw to avoid damaging whatever you're clamping.
Those pads are my only quibble-- the upper one comes off too easily, and is likely to go missing.
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 designed to apply greater amounts of pressure across larger areas, they'll have to pay for that.
I, for one, appreciate a well-made, inexpensive clamp. For my sporadic use, I wouldn't want to pay any more-- and I'm happy there's a decent clamp in this pricing. Recommended.
These have worked well on the projects I have used them on, including a black walnut desktop for my wife. 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 to adjust anything later on.
One issue I did have and it was only with 2 of the 16 clamps I purchased. With the handle there is a small retaining washer that keeps the screw handle in place when backed all the way down. On the 2 clamps that washer was either missing when I received them or fell off before I used them. The first time I screwed the handles all the way down, the whole handle came off. It was an easy fix and both are again fully operational, so not a problem in the long run but it is something I feel shouldn't have been a problem with which to begin.
Biggest problem and reoccurring issue is that the small blue rubber "shoes" keep falling off. You know those small rubber protectors that stop the clamp from marking or denting the wood. 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. I was thinking at the time "what on earth is this weird small blue rubber thing in the bottom of my box".
They constantly fall off when trying to use the clamps. You need two pairs of hands to use these clamps. I guess one solution would be to buy some glue and glue them on.
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