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Irwin Parallel Clamp, 48"

Long jaws stay perfectly parallel under clamping pressure—ideal for keeping cabinet cases and drawer boxes square during the critical glue-up stages.
Item #
39922
Rating:
82% of 100
(63)
With jaws that stay perfectly parallel, these clamps are ideal for accurate clamping of casework and drawers. The unique handle doubles as a clutch - just pull up to disengage. Clutch prevents clamp head from sliding down and pinching your fingers while on the clamp rack. The bar has no serrations, so the jaws slide smoothly and dried glue flakes off easily. Non-marring jaws are a full 2" in width to spread clamping pressure over a greater surface area. Extra long screw thread gives a long clamping reach. Removable foot allows you to reverse the head for use as a spreader. 3-3/4" throat depth. For better alignment, see our Rockler Parallel Clamp Blocks (#38399, sold separately). The unique design guarantees parallel alignment for strong, solid holds.
(1) Irwin Parallel Clamp, 48"
More Information
Brand Irwin
Manufacturer Part Number 2026501
Weight 9.5000
Tech Spec
Grip Style Screw
Jaw Depth 3-3/4"
Jaw Width 2"
Length 48"
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This is a serious clamp!
Built like a tank. Incredible clamping force. I first used these clamps when gluing up a laminated workbench top for my new workbench. The grippy handles made applying max force a breeze. They work much better than some "red" parallel clamps I have. Very satisfied.
November 27, 2019
Purchased
 7 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Good quality product at a reasonable price.
Very good quality for the price, especially with it being on sale when I bought it. I would most definitely recommend this to anyone.
November 15, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Great clamp for the price with great quality!
Excellent clamp that comes at a more affordable price than the Bessey clamps and works as well or better!
July 6, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Best clamps I have owned!!!!!!!
Love theses clamps. Rockler has the best tools for any job!!
June 13, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Very nice clamps
I have more clamps then most cabinet shops and every brand you can imagine, and I think the Irwin are right at the top with other good brands.
April 19, 2018
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Purchased 6 clamps. They work as advertised. The only issue I had with them is that 2 would not properly retract to open the jaws. Turned out to be the UPC tracking sticker on the rail was jamming the mechanism. Once removed, they all work well.
April 17, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
48” clamp
These clamps work great, easy to use. I’m building a 3x4 bookcase and the clamps work great to hold it all in place while the glue set up.
April 9, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Very satisfied
A good and cheaper alternative to the Bessey clamps. I add to my collection whenever I see them on sale.
April 6, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Looks great
Very heavy... haven't used them yet but looks as though they will work like a champ........
April 2, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Excellent for panel glue-ups
These are by far the best clamps I’ve used. They stand sure-footed and clamp in parallel.
April 1, 2018
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
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Ben on Apr 20, 2019
I already have 2 of these clamps. They work very well. Comfortable handles and strong clamping pressure.
Steve on Apr 19, 2019
Price
Ben on Apr 20, 2019
Reviews from other buyers and users plus the bonus of being on sale.
KENNETH H on Apr 19, 2019
I already have 2 of these clamps. They work very well. Comfortable handles and strong clamping pressure.
Steve on Apr 19, 2019
Need clamps with larger face to hold work pieces steady and straight
Tyler O on Apr 16, 2019
Great tools @ 25% off.
James T on Apr 15, 2019
Best handles!
Thomas T on Jan 30, 2019
Clamping power and versatility
Mark N on Dec 27, 2018
I clamp a lot of boxes and caskets
WILLIAM C on Nov 13, 2018
Product has good reviews
James A on Oct 21, 2018
best quality
Hector T on Apr 4, 2018
Look like more support for gluing up boxes that my normal F clamps.
Kirk W on Mar 29, 2018
Needed better quality clamps
Lyndon K on Mar 27, 2018
Sale price for a good product. I currently us the smaller clamps and they are a good product.
Louis F on Mar 15, 2018
You can never have to many. These work.
J A on Mar 12, 2018
Review in Wood magazine
Curtis S on Mar 7, 2018
I know they are good and on sale
George S on Mar 2, 2018
Good quality clamp, and I need it.
J david on Dec 13, 2017
I needed something stronger than the small clamps I now have at home.
Robert B on Nov 27, 2017
Price
Lee S on Nov 27, 2017
Good price, need more parallel clamps
Dave B on Nov 27, 2017
son prefers these
CATHERINE VAN D on Nov 27, 2017
These are highly rated and look heavy duty - something I'm missing in my current set of clamps.
Eric E on Nov 2, 2017
Irwin has a good reputation, they are price competitive, and make a good clamp.
JANICE L on Aug 3, 2017
This is a great price for these clamps!! They work great and they are solidly built! Another awesome offer that is well worth the cost!!
Jacob H on Jul 31, 2017
price/value
Dan K on Jun 26, 2017
good deal
Clayton L on Jun 26, 2017
Excellent price and recommended at store for price.
Matthew M on Jun 25, 2017
Irwin reputation, awesome price and need.
Henry on Jun 25, 2017
becuase i need clamps and at 50% off, you can't beat that price.
Brian A on Jun 25, 2017
Well made, heavy duty clamps
Tom S on Jun 25, 2017
Good quality, proven ability, price.
Terry on Jun 25, 2017
I've been wanting to try parallel clamps for a while and these were half off. Seemed like a great time to give them a try.
Steve B on Jun 25, 2017
Inexpensive and highly recommended
Joel S on Jun 24, 2017
Good price
Canh B on Jun 24, 2017
I needed a couple of long clamps, and the price and reviews were very good. Besides Irwin reputation
Daniel G on Jun 24, 2017
Sale price is fantastic.
Doug H on Jun 24, 2017
good price
Tom C on Jun 24, 2017
I probably have 30 to 40 clamps but none like these and the price is great, so I bought some!
Jim K on Jun 24, 2017
These clamps are always so expensive, you have to look for the good sales. Well, I'd say 50% off is a good sale!
Trent A on Jun 24, 2017
a very good price for such a big clamp!
Duane R on Jun 24, 2017
You can never have too many clamps.
Eng+A&P on Jun 24, 2017
This is a good size and this style of clamp does a good job. The price is right.
RJ on Jun 24, 2017
On sale. Cannot have too many clamps.
RICHARD N on Jun 24, 2017
price
Jason D on Jun 24, 2017
On Sale
Nick K on Jun 24, 2017
price
paul t on Jun 24, 2017
GREAT PRICE
Jeff T on Jun 24, 2017
Price
Dennis S on Jun 24, 2017
Price
Thomas B on Jun 24, 2017
I've always wanted a set of these clamps, but couldn't justify the cost. With this sale price, I couldn't resist.
David G on Jun 24, 2017
Reviews from other buyers and users plus the bonus of being on sale.
KENNETH H on Apr 19, 2019
Need clamps with larger face to hold work pieces steady and straight
Tyler O on Apr 16, 2019
is this a package of two clamps or just one?
ray h on Oct 19, 2015
BEST ANSWER: They are sold by "each", but are packaged 2 to a box. I purchased 6 and 3 Irwin boxes arrived.
Amateur here: I want to glue some wood boards together to make countertops ..are these good for this purpose?
Thomas on Feb 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These are excellent for that purpose. These are some of the best bar clamps available.
are these clamps rated for 600 pounds of pressure?
Richard H on Mar 12, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I have used the clamps on several large projects and they worked great -- I have not way of knowing what pressure they are rated
what is the max opening between jaws?
ken s on Sep 27, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I have the Irwin Manufacturer Part Number: 2026501 48" clamps. I just keasured the opening with the jaws fully open and it is 49". The 24" model is also one inch over at 25". Good clamp.
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