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True Grip Clamp Pads
True Grip Clamp Pads
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Learn more about why and how I designed these pads here!
I love my parallel clamps, but let’s be honest, they’re not perfect. The hard plastic clamp heads can cause a couple of issues that have always driven me a little crazy.
First, dents. When you apply pressure, especially if the clamp head isn’t perfectly seated or you’re working with softer woods, those rigid plastic faces can leave unwanted marks on your work.
Second, grip. The smooth plastic heads have almost zero traction. If you’re clamping across a large panel or assembly, it can be frustrating to get the far jaw to stay put long enough to engage the screw side and start tightening.
True Grip Clamp Pads fix both problems.
Made from durable 1/16-inch rubberized cork, these adhesive-backed pads cushion the clamp head to help prevent dents while providing an impressive amount of grip. The added traction keeps the clamp from skating around on your work, making panel glue-ups and large assemblies easier and more controlled.
The pads install quickly with a strong adhesive backing and are designed to fit virtually any brand of parallel clamp. Please note, in some cases you may need to trim the pad slightly for a perfect fit.
You paid a lot of money for your clamps and they deserve to be decked out with True Grip Clamp Pads!
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These very simple clamp pads are very simple but affective. I have a mixed up batch of 4 parallel clamps. 2 Bessys (matching), 1 bossy
(different style) and 1 Jorgensen given to me by a friend. The True Grip Clamp Pads worked for all with some simple trimming with a sharp razor knife and I empathize sharp as these pads are tough, a good quality! I like them.
These are excellent...nice quality and the 3M adhesive does the job quickly and easily. Trimming with a sharp knife completed the task. I can easily see other applications in the shop for this material in the same format.
Great product
Sorry for the delay in replying but I wanted to give the clamps a true test other than saying they are putty! The pads have great adhesion and leave absolutely no marks on the clamped project. Recommend them highly.
Ken Cooper
Provides great cushioning and protection for when i use cherry and walnut.
Also adds a good grip and prevents boards slipping realative to each other.
The precut pieces saved a lot of time in applying the pads to my 50+ bessey clamp collection.
A great upgrade for my parallel clamps. I was surprised at how concave the clamp heads were. These should help present more units clamping pressure and reduce denting at the edges.
A great addition to my parallel clamps
Unlike other things, these true grip clamp pads just dont quit!
These were perfect!!!
Worked just as I had hoped. Great product
Excellent product. One of those “why didn’t I think of that” products.
Exactly what i expected. Well made and easy to apply
Just a little bit of trimming and the fit great!
Just what I was looking for. They fit my Bessie clamps perfectly with a little trimming. Great product
Works as advertised
Great idea, they work extremely well.
Excellent fit and finish. Easy to install and reduces marks on the wood made by plastic jaws of clamps.
Solid! Stick and fit well! Can’t wait to use them on my next glue up!
Super easy to install. On the clamps with a pad, I installed on the pad in case I need easy removal. On clamps without a pad, these do a great job of eliminating the hard edges that can damage boards during glue up.
Great product. Easy to apply
A quality product with super sticky adhesive!
Tremendous benefit in clamping and absolutely no marks!
These pads work really well. I highly recommend them for your parallel clamps
perfect for protection or wood edges, I no longer have to pt sacrificial wood blocks in to prevent marking
Those parallel clamp pads are the BOMB! They are easy to apply and trim. They look and feel perfect. Would highly recommend.
Great pads
Absolutely love them
Excellent product- worked better than expected!
Great addition to my clamp collection. Now the clamps don’t mare the wood!
As advertised
Easy to install. High quality. Definitely minimizes dents in my glue ups.
They look fine - but I may end up using them with my Dubuque clamps instead. I don’t use my others as much. Only need 200 lbs clamp force, they are lighter, they work, and my others stay on the rack.
Very happy with your product, thanks