Tool News
January 2009
The IRWIN® QUICK-GRIP® XP600 One-Handed Bar Clamp Exerts up to 600 lbs of Hold Force
IRWIN Industrial Tool Company, the maker of the handiest clamps on earth, is proud to announce the upgraded one-handed bar clamp, IRWIN QUICK-GRIP XP600, with extreme pressure for heavy duty applications like installation, demolition and rough glue-ups. The XP600 has an I-beam bar that delivers up to 600 lbs. of hold force, while the patent pending Power Lock" system can hold more pressure, longer. Twenty years ago, IRWIN QUICK-GRIP revolutionized clamping with the introduction of the one-handed bar clamp, and today, QUICK-GRIP is building on that innovation with the XP600 clamp, the most powerful one-handed bar clamp available.
The new adjustable foot allows the XP600 to rest upright on the work surface for gluing - perfect for panels and cabinetry. In addition, the full face pads distribute pressure evenly. Simply remove the pads to activate the swivel jaw feature that clamps to irregular surfaces while maintaining consistent pressure. The XP600 Quick Change" screw allows you to easily convert from a clamp to a spreader. The IRWIN QUICK-GRIP XP600 delivers maximum power, versatility and stability - it's what you would expect from the innovator in clamping.
IRWIN QUICK-GRIP XP600 clamps are available at home centers, retail hardware stores and online retailers in 6", 12", 18", 24", 36" and 50" lengths. Depending on the length of the clamp, the suggested retail price will vary from $19.99 - $44.99. IRWIN Industrial Tools includes a broad line of hand tools and power tool accessories including IRWIN® VISE-GRIP® locking tools, MARATHON® saw blades, QUICK-GRIP® clamping tools, SPEEDBOR® flat bits, STRAIT-LINE® marking tools, UNIBIT® step drill bits and HANSON® taps and dies. IRWIN Industrial Tools is a part of Newell Rubbermaid's global portfolio of brands.
LENOX® Snap-Back Arbors Make for a Quick Change
New design allows easy, quick change of hole saws with no tools required
LENOX, a leading manufacturer of premium power tool accessories, hand tools, torches, solder and band saw blades, introduces the new Snap-Back Arbor. The versatile design features drive-off pins to allow easy attachment and detachment from the saw with no need for adaptors. The drive-off pins also prevent the arbor from tightening on the saw during use, which in-turn prevents threads from stripping.
The unique design allows hole saws to be switched out much quicker than most other arbors on the market. The sleeve doesn’t need to be held back to engage/disengage the arbor and requires no secondary tightening; eliminating the need for yet another tool on the job.
“This arbor is designed to reduce the time and frustration commonly associated with hole saw use,” stated Anna Whitton, director of North American marketing, LENOX. “The LENOX Snap Back Arbor will definitely reduce the time and effort needed to do the job and the non-proprietary design can be used with any hole saw; no adaptors required.”
LENOX Snap-Back Arbors are available at LENOX distributors nationwide.