Blue Spot Tools 63mm (2.5") Malleable Cast Iron Deep Throat G-Clamp with Tommy Bar Handle 10050

Blue Spot Tools 63mm (2.5") Deep Throat G-Clamp

MPN: 10050

Barcode: 5028734100501

Size: 63mm (2.5")

Weight: 0.33kg

Overview:

This 63mm deep throat G-clamp from Blue Spot Tools features a malleable cast iron frame. The fine thread and reinforced shoulders allow controlled tightening under sustained load. The deep throat design reaches further into a workpiece than a standard G-clamp.

Featuring a Tommy bar handle and a steel swivel screw, enabling you to tighten the jaw by hand. The ball and socket head maintains contact on slightly uneven or angled surfaces. This helps apply consistent pressure during glue-ups or bench-top clamping tasks.

Key Features and Benefits

• Deep Throat Reach: Extends access to clamping points set well back from the material's edge, reaching areas a standard G-clamp cannot access.
• Malleable Cast Iron Frame: More resistant to cracking under load than standard grey cast iron, standing up to repeated clamping cycles.
• Fine Thread with Reinforced Shoulders: Gives incremental tightening control and keeps the thread stable under sustained clamping pressure.
• Tommy Bar Handle: Applies and releases clamping force by hand without a separate spanner or wrench.
• Ball and Socket Head: Maintains full contact on slightly uneven or angled surfaces, reducing the risk of slipping under load.

Specs & Attributes

• Size: 63mm (2.5")
• Weight: 0.33kg
• Frame Material: Malleable Cast Iron
• Thread Type: Fine thread with reinforced shoulders
• Screw Type: Steel swivel screw
• Head Type: Ball and socket
• Handle: Tommy bar
• Guarantee: Blue Spot Tools Life Time Guarantee

Typical Applications

• Holding wood joints while the adhesive sets during furniture making or carpentry
• Securing workpieces to a bench during sawing or chiselling
• Clamping metal parts in position for welding or tacking
• Holding components in place during drilling
• Clamping at internal joints or areas set back from the material's edge
• Light metalwork and fabrication bench assembly

How to Use

• Open the Jaw: Turn the tommy bar anti-clockwise to open the jaw slightly wider than the workpiece thickness.

• Position the Clamp: Slide the jaw over the workpiece, placing the ball and socket head at the clamping point.

• Protect the Surface: Place a piece of scrap material between the clamp head and the workpiece to prevent marking.

• Tighten: Turn the tommy bar clockwise to close the jaw and apply firm, even pressure to the workpiece.

• Check Contact: Confirm the ball and socket head sit flush against the surface before fully tightening.

• Release: Once the task is complete, turn the Tommy bar anti-clockwise to release the clamp.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the difference between a G-clamp and a C-clamp?
  In the UK, the same tool is most commonly called a G-clamp; in the US, it is called a C-clamp. Both names describe the shape of the frame when the screw is fitted. The tools are functionally identical - the name varies by region.

• What is a deep throat G-clamp used for?
  A deep throat G-clamp lets you clamp at points set further from the material's edge than a standard G-clamp. This makes it suited for internal joints, panel work, and areas that a shallower-frame clamp cannot reach.

• What is a Tommy bar on a G-clamp?
  A tommy bar is a short metal rod that passes through the top of the clamp's screw. You turn it by hand to tighten or loosen the jaw. It gives you leverage to apply clamping force without needing a separate tool.

• What is malleable cast iron?
  Malleable cast iron is a form of cast iron that has been heat-treated to improve its toughness. This process makes it less brittle than standard grey cast iron. In clamp frames, it handles repeated tightening loads without the risk of fracture.

• What is the difference between a G-clamp and an F-clamp?
  A G-clamp has a rigid, fixed frame suited to high-pressure clamping in confined areas. An F-clamp, also called a bar clamp, has a sliding jaw on a bar for a wider opening capacity. G-clamps suit tight spots and metalwork fixtures; F-clamps work better for wide panels and large glue-ups.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 63mm (2.5") deep throat G-clamp suits bench tasks where a standard G-clamp cannot reach. Its malleable cast iron frame, Tommy bar handle, and ball and socket head cover most small-scale holding and gluing tasks. The clamp carries the Blue Spot Tools Life Time Guarantee.