When your projects call for securely clamping materials, whether as a professional looking for a concrete or beam clamp, or a woodworking hobbyist who needs a wood clamp, youll find the jorgensen clamps, vises and supplies you need at toolbarn. By selling directly to end users we provide the best quality products at the best price to professionals and hobbyists. Find bar clamps at msc industrial supply, serving the metalworking, safety, and mro industries for over 75 years. Jaws are made from the finest quality hard maple wood, and the threaded spindles are made from colddrawn steel. Discerning woodworkers choose original pony jorgensen clamps, trusted since 1903. Jorgensen the adjustable clamp company domain industries inc.
Links to a history page can be found with each bar and its 2 or 3 letter abbreviation. The 6 mediumduty steel bar clamp from jorgensen is designed with homecrafters, woodworkers, cabinetmakers, and metalworkers in mind. Most universallyused generalpurpose c clamps for regularduty industrial service. The i bar design gives visible assurance of great strength and stiffness. The first of a fivepart authorized account of her story was written by jorgensen herself in a february 1953 issue of the american weekly, titled the story of my life and in 1967, she published her autobiography, christine jorgensen. These heavyduty jorgensen band clamps solve the special problems of clamping large round, rectangular and irregular shapes. Jorgensen clamps jorgensen bar clamp jorgensen wood. Clamp sits 212 above work surfaces mounts on any length 34 black pipe builtin clamp stand, longer screw and builtin clamp hanger wider and taller stance, taller and wider jaws. Shop staples for jorgensen 1834 heavyduty holddown clamp, 3. For instance, a cclamp always comes in handy when youre replacing brake pads on your car. Jorgensen is a name brand asked for by fabricators across the nation, and domain is proud to stock it. The makers of composite clamps have black bars in the time line below. Our handscrew clamps are easy to apply and remove quickly, and provide protection against marring of finished surfaces.
The clamps had heavy castings, yet the heads moved smoothly on the bars. For generations, the jorgensen brand has been synonymous with quality and durability. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Jorgensen cabinet master clamps help ensure the best possible workmanship for all carpentry projects. Teh 2 width canbas band is recommended for most applications. Jorgensen 7200 jorgensen s most popular heavy duty steel bar clamps. It was there that we created the first clamp made specifically for woodworking, the jorgensen handscrew, which quickly became a staple among hobbyists and professionals alike. Within the pony brand, there will be threeway edging clamps, band clamps, cclamps, spring and holddown clamps, clamp fixtures and pads, corner and framing clamps, press screws, vises and cabinet claws. Frames are liberally proportioned and heattreated for maximum strength. The tailstop features a multiplediscclutch for fast easy adjustments while holding. Jorgensen the adjustable clamp company domain industries. The top countries of suppliers are china, pakistan, from which the percentage of jorgensen supply is 77%, 22% respectively.
The first was the urgeor, more likely, the necessityto handcraft ones home and furnishings. Jorgensen 12 and 6 clamps that spread, clamp and expand. The history of tools and hardware tells the story of two conflicting impulses. After we opened it up, i knew i wanted a set for my shop. Cynthia may also have previously lived on s cottonwood club dr in hayden, idaho and is associated to todd jorgenson, barbara jorgenson and m jorgenson. Two durable plastic clamp pads protect your work from damage, and the fixed head is pressed and riveted to help keep material in place. Never used a pony clamp, but no more jorgensen makes me sad.
Teh 4 width steel band is for clamping round shapes only. A personal autobiography by jorgensen, christine ebay. Vintage and collectible carpenters clamps great deals on collectible and vintage carpenters clamps. Jan 20, 2010 how to use a speed square why it might be the most important tool you own duration. The jorgensen cabinetmaster parallel clamps are my favorite.
Hardware distributors ltd 12,000 unique items are instock. Quicktwisting operation to open or close to approximate width desired. Mar 08, 2017 when i moved to the united states almost 17 years ago, one could have purchased u. Jorgensen size 2 812inch handscrews wood clamp hand. Vintage and collectible carpenters clamps carpentry. Jorgensen, the adjustable clamp company, continues to manufacture tools only of the best quality and greatest value.
The imports are of thinner extruded stock than the jorgensen but by adding a wooden insert inside the clamp you remove most of the torque and flex you get with the thinner material and the clamps. Ponyjorgensen clamps oob im gradually replacing my cheap clamps with bessey brand ones, there is a huge difference in use and my life is not long enough to put up with crap tools of any kind. A clamp is a fastening twist to hold or secure objects tightly together to forestall bm or breakup history clamps through with the application of in in that location are many types of clamps usable for many different. Crl jorgensen clamps distribute pressure evenly over the entire jaw surface. Traditional seasoned hardwood handles are designed for comfort now and for years to come. The piece that holds the clamp to the bottom of the bench surface has a quick release that slides up and down when the two side. Angle clamps facilitate rightangle joining and fastening applications such as welding, gluing, and driving screws. Jorgensenpony clamps is dead general woodworking talk. History of clamps before the screw in the beginning, there were weights, wedges, and wraps. The jorgensen 3700 hd steel bar clamp has a 6inch 36inch opening with a 2inch reach for heabyduty projects. The imports are of thinner extruded stock than the jorgensen but by adding a wooden insert inside the clamp you remove most of the torque and flex you get. But after recently reading that the parent company adjustable clamp co got consolidated or changed ownership or something of the sort, i tried calling them to find out if my school could still place an order for replacement parts for our clamps and vises. Egyptian tombs provide the first illustrations of clamping devices or techniques, applied to gluing boards by their edges. May 30, 2016 pony tools suspends operations posted on may 30, 2016 by lost art press pony tools, which has made clamps in the united states since its founding in 1903, closed its doors earlier this month in an announcement that surprised woodworkers and other toolmakers.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In the last few years, both wetzler and the hartford clamp co. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. It is also the twenty second most common surname in norway. Quick release and soft pads make these hold downs unique. A personal autobiography by jorgensen, christine a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Antique wood clamps, vintage bar clamps, jorgensen band clamps and other clamp bargains daily. Pony tools, which has made clamps in the united states since its founding in 1903, closed its doors earlier this month in an announcement that surprised woodworkers and other toolmakers. Heavyduty bar clamp is designed to make opening adjustments easy with its multipleclutchdisc feature that holds securely along any point of the clamping bar. The jorgensen style 3700hd heavy duty steel bar clamps are made with u. Jorgensen had his product and the skill to manufacture it.
Amazon this 34 pipe clamp set incorporates standard acme cut steel threaded screws for a securing hold and final tightening. Jorgensen press screws are ideal for making veneering frames, as panel clamps and for custom jigs for all types of gluing, veneering or other assembly operations. Buy products such as jorgensen 41012 woodworkers vise, jorgensen 7437 bar clamp pads 4 pair at walmart and save. The jorgensen size 2 812inch handscrews wood clamp is a great solution for your gluing and assembling needs. Hold down capacity is 412 inches less the thickness of your work bench. Jorgensen heavyduty holddown clamp with 3 78 of maximum jaw opening has the holding capacity of 0 3 78 and features cast iron body with steel handle for durability. Kyne in 1921, in a bookstore and liked it so much he bought the publishing rights and gave away signed copies to visitors. This is a complete guide to building an electric upright double bass. The second was the desire to take advantage of the opportunities. Clamps metal and wood clamps grainger industrial supply. From there you can choose to just see the jorgensen products that fit your budget. Clamps practical ones for newstart woodworkers paul. We have 2 email addresses on file for cynthia jorgensen.
Christine jorgensen may 30, 1926 may 3, 1989 was an american transgender woman who was the first person to become widely known in the united states for having sex reassignment surgery. Jorgensen 3700 series standard duty bar clamps feature a 212 throat depth. Pony jorgensen quality woodworking clamps and vises. Jergens workholding products include a full line of workholding vises, quick change fixturing and tooling components for milling and machining as well as hoist rings for lifting, quick release pins and other fastener products. Clamps are used for a wide variety of household and automotive projects. A personal autobiography, which sold almost 450 thousand copies. By justsomeguy, may 20, 2016 in general woodworking talk. The shaft fits tighter in the holes on the regular bench, but it clamps down securely on the festool table as well. The screws have an acme thread, which allows for high strength, low thread friction with close tolerance, and rapid reliable operation. Hardware distributors ltd 12,000 unique items are in. Cclamps from ivy classic and westward are forged from hightensile steel to hold heavy objects in place.
In any case, a little digging of my own revealed that the adjustable clamp companys beginnings actually came a few years before adele holmans involvement, when hans jorgensen himselfinventor of our trusty hand screwsgot the ball rolling in 1903. Clamps hold workpieces in place by applying consistent pressure via spring, ratchet, lever, or hand screw mechanisms. Ive spent a fortnight getting to know a selection of clamps, and comparing them with those ive used over the past couple of decades. Shop staples for jorgensen 1834 heavyduty holddown clamp. A clamp is a fastening device used to hold or secure objects tightly together to prevent movement or separation through the application of inward pressure. Jan 18, 2012 the red clamps shown are almost identical to a clamp made by jorgensen, which is also alluminium. High quality wooden hand screw clamps made for us in the usa. As for pony who also made jorgensen clamps, i cant give you a definitive answer. Jorgensen clamps are known for their quality and dependability for all types of jobs. Malleable and ductile iron castings with a baked on orange enamel finish.
Unfollow jorgensen clamps to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. However, the easy wood tools subsidiary that pony purchased last year, is continuing to operate and fill orders, according to company officials. Jun 06, 2017 smith says a sampling of those include jorgensen handscrews, bar clamps, clamp pads, bench dogs, miter boxessaws and woodworkers vises. The piece that holds the clamp to the bottom of the bench surface has a quick release that slides up and down when the two side buttons are depressed, making adjustments quick and easy. Jorgensen heavyduty holddown clamp with 2 12 throat depth has powder coated finish for longer life. History of industry the time lines below shows those american firms for whom dates are known. The iron castings have an orange baked enamel finish. In may 2016, former ceo of the adjustable clamp company doug holman announced that the woodworking clamp supplier would be suspending its business operations. This steel clamp is for heavyduty applications, such as cabinetry, woodworking, metalworking and other diy projects. Clamps also are needed whenever you use a miter box with a saw. Cynthia jorgensen address, phone number, email address. I have bessey and jet parallel clamps, but the jorgensen s are my favorite by a fair margin.
Pony jorgensen was founded in 1903 in the great city of chicago. Sliding head with multiple disc clutch holds work secure. If youre looking for reliable clamps at a price that allows you to buy as many as you need, jorgensen clamps are tough to beat. Jorgensen brand of adjustable clamp co, of chicago illinois. The boards would be held vertical by two uprights, and weighted down, until the glue set. Another possible match for cynthia jorgensen is 73 years old and resides on nw 33rd way in hayden, idaho.
Jorgensen pony 3way edging clamp 2 12 inch usa 3325. Jorgensen had stumbled upon the book, written by peter b. See available models and details in the chart below. Bar clamp is the most popular medium duty steel bar clamps in the market. Their platedsteel screw is very durable, and the pin handle gives you the grip for secure clamping.
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