Description
Price: $11.99 – $6.61
(as of Oct 31, 2024 15:43:07 UTC – Details)
Introducing the J Hook Toggle Clamp 451 by POWERTEC.
This hold down switch clamp is designed to provide you with a secure straight pull action switch clamp useful for a variety of carpentry, automotive, construction and home based projects. It features a hook-shaped clamp rod for seamless clamping to any custom hook point. Whether you’re a professional or a DIY enthusiast, you’ll find its rugged design, side-mount profile and heavy-duty clamping action a valuable asset for your everyday applications.
Holding Capacity: 375 lbs
Premium Design
Our Toggle Clamps are designed with heavy duty cold-rolled steel construction for long term durability. This steel is mild, but enhanced with a zinc plated protective coating for anti-rust and corrosion-resistant properties. For optimal comfort and control, the lever has a red vinyl grip that allows for smooth and safe operation. When clamping, the lever is controlled to prevent impact on the function due to side thrusts.
Specs
Clamp base: 1-1/2” x 1-7/8” | Mounting holes: 7/32” spaced 15/16” x 1-3/8” apart.
J Hook Length: 5-1/2” with 5/16-18 thread
Threaded clamp rod adjusts 7/8”
Clamp height when clamped, including handle, 1-1/4”
Total length range when clamped (including handle): 6-3/8” – 7-3/8”
POWERTEC is a leading manufacturer of high quality woodworking tools and accessories, machines, and an assortment of OEM replacement parts. We are committed to exceeding expectations, while bringing the latest innovations, technology, and product development to the industry.
INCLUDES: (1) J-Hook Type Toggle Clamp (Type-451)
FUNCTION: An essential clamping tool that utilizes a hook type draw latch for straight-pulling action – perfect for table saw stand attachments, racks, gates, smoker lids, creative automotive functions and woodworking projects
PREMIUM BUILD: Made with heavy duty, highly durable and shock resistant cold-rolled carbon steel, enhanced with a protective corrosion resistant zinc plated coating, and paired with a red ergonomically designed anti-slip vinyl hand grip for optimal comfort and control
PREMIUM DESIGN: Features an impressive holding clamping capacity of 375lbs with reliable latch and clamp action, plus a hold-down side mounting with U-shaped clamping profile
APPLICATION: Ideal for use on doors, machinery, automobiles, jig assemblies and other medium to heavy-duty job applications
SPECS: Clamp Base 1-1/2” x 1-7/8” | Mounting holes: 7/32” spaced 15/16” x 1-3/8” apart | 5/16” J Hook: 5-1/2” (length) with 5/16-18 thread
Ideal for use on doors, machinery, automobiles, jig assemblies and other medium to heavy-duty job applications
Cold-rolled carbon Steel with Zinc plated coating for corrosion resistance
Features hook shaped clamp rod for clamping any custom latch point
375 lb holding capacity; Complete with adjustable j hook
Mechanism allows maximum clearance
Customers say
Customers like the functionality, hold power, and build quality of the hardware clamp vise. They mention it works great for making jigs for routers and shapers, and promises to last a long time. Some also appreciate the ease of adjustment and ease of use.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
J SMITH –
Worth the extra price over cheaper but similar Amazon items
Was torn between buying this clamp and the other clamp here on amazon that apparently is very small but much cheaper. I needed something that would hold wood confidently since I was creating a taper jig to make the back of an adirondack chair whose back slats are wider at the top than the bottom to make a fan shape. These toggle clamps worked perfectly to securely hold the wood onto the taper jig I made as I ran cedar board through a table saw. Results were excellent and after the fact, I believe the slightly high price of these robust clamps was justified. As a side, if using toggle clamps in a table saw jig, I would highly recommend vertical over horizontal clamps to avoid hitting the saw fence or anything else.In the pictures below, an example of how these toggle clamps can be used is shown. I made a taper jig to cut cedar boards to make the fan shape seen on a typical adirondack chair back. A board already cut is shown clamped down. The clamps securely held the board as they were run through a table saw giving great results in a safe manner.
Amazon Customer –
Very strong
These are nice heavy duty latches. One didn’t come with a lock nut whereas the other did, but other than that they are good.
Katherine & Mick –
Solid With Possible Limitations
As other reviews mentioned, these appear to be good quality and have a solid feel. The reason for the four stars and not five is that I am unable to clamp anything thicker than 1 x material – meaning 3/4 inch thick pieces of wood. It was unclear to me from the description what the capacity was. In the questions and answers section it was mentioned that the capacity is about 2 inches. After removing the bolt above the rubber stopper so the stopper was flush with the metal (see pic of product), I was able to gain more range and was able to barely clamp down an inch thick piece of wood. I was unable to clamp down 2 x material (1.5 inches thick). Maybe mine will loosen over time or there are variations in the manufacturing.I will most likely be using this to clamp down 1x boards so its not thay big of a deal but felt that a one star deduction was fair. Also, I am sure that I assembled it properly as pictured.
Bop –
Useful and effective
These sat around for a while before I started appreciating their utility. I make little ornate boxes. These are a quick and easy way to cut a perfect line for edge gluing, or to cut grooves for inlays. They hold tight and don’t damage either surface. I wish I could clamp a thicker piece, as these seem to max somewhere around a half inch thickness. I might buy another pair and elevate them when I mount them. Clever, useful device if you need to work with fairly small pieces.
Art Harrington –
The quality is not bad. I’m sure there are many uses for this …
I ordered these clamps to use on a custom jig I made to be able to use my table saw as a jointer. There are affordable and work well. The clamping pressure can be adjusted. The quality is not bad. I’m sure there are many uses for this type of clamp I haven’t looked into but for my particular use these worked out perfect.
John Henry –
Useful, durable toggle clamp
This toggle clamp has been useful as a hold down on a number of table saw sled jig set-ups. It is solidly made and promises to last a long time. The screw down base makes it moveable and the rubber foot, though it will move a bit from side to side, is adequate to help secure a piece for an angle cut or to secure a piece to a taper jig. This one tightens on the up stroke.
Ray J –
Strong toggle clamps
Good strong clamps. I made a small template to assemble some small projects that I make from time to time. This makes it easier to holds all the pieces together for gluing. They hold well and are strong not flimsy, a quality product for a fair price.
theatrekidsid –
Why?
I have been a theatre technician for over 20 years and I cannot figure how this product is supposed to work. After receiving and attempting to adjust with several people helping, we gave up on how it could be mounted and control a wagon from moving. I then went on line and found complaint after complaint that this product is poorly designed.
harry oukes –
Works perfect
Ryanf –
I copied the design of a popular ice auger carrier and used this clamp to hold the auger in place. I bent the hook open a bit further so it would fit around my ion alpha. It’s worked great so far.
Gerry –
I like the holding power of the clamp. I used this clamp on my ice auger rack
Jean-Claude Lecours –
Bonjour,ces serres me serve a retenir ma piece de bois dans mon patron a profiler sur la table a toupie.Merci,jean-claude.
Michelle –
Product was exactly what it stated it was. Worked for what it was required for.