^Lightsup^ Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hello I am looking for a good place to by some CHEAP G-clamps from becauseI think that the prices of clamps is a bit sillfor a bit of bent metal, any ways does anybody no of a good place to get some from thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lawrance Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Don't forget that, that "silly bit of bent metal" is stoping your lanterns falling to the floor. I would like to know that I can trust it. Therefore paying for that trust. Never cut corners on safety my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomLyall Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 http://www.10outof10.co.uk/acatalog/10_out..._Scaff_156.html http://www.stagelighting.co.uk/stage_lighting_store.htm These are the cheapest I've found online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tregilibob Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 http://specialisttheatreservices.co.uk are one of the cheapest places I know for this kind of thing, and they are well made, and loverly people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightingyoung Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 maplins are quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 maplins are quite good Now that's not a statement you'll see very often ;) Personally, I feel that the only redeeming feature they have is convenience, being located in high streets. But in this instance, the OP was asking for cheap clamps, and maplin are about double the price of the other suppliers mentioned above. Indeed, the maplin "heavy duty" clamp (their words, not mine - it looks decidedly ordinary to me, but it's a relative term - the standard unit is only rated at 15kg) is a fiver, but it looks like exactly the same product is available from CPC for 1.40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhuson Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 You should be able to get hook clamps from most reputable suppliers for about £2.50-3.50. If that's considered expensive then you really shouldn't be buying equipment for suspending things over peoples heads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 This thread reminds me of similar ones on video forums where people spending £6,000 want advice on cheap tripods and heads - saying £500 is too much! We have hundreds of pounds worth of heavy, delicate kit up in the air, and we're worrying about a few measly quid for a decent clamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younglighttechy Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 maplins are quite goodI've bought about 5 from maplins, and all they do is when you tighten it up the wing nut will come undone and then its stuck there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I don't understand - when you tighten the wingnut, it comes undone - and that means it's stuck? How strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I don't understand - when you tighten the wingnut, it comes undone - and that means it's stuck? How strange.maybe the 'wings' break off....? Wouldn't surprise me. Ah - looking at their budget clamps, the wing bolt is in fact a plastic thumb-wheel, which looks as though it could easily be over-tightened and strip the plastic inner thread.. And their heavy-duty jobbie looks a little more robust, though even that looks like the wings on the bolt might not be as sturdy as a theatrical clamp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LampTramp Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 The company I work for are getting rid of ex hire clamps around 2.35 each thats not over the top...excuse the pun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokm Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Your after cheap G clamps... perhaps people should be directing you to this site >> Forge Steel G Clamp 50mm :huh: Seriously though, best bet for cheap hook clamps (new not ex hire) is on usedlighting's 'new gear' website.., as you can see, you get everything you need i.e. nut/bolt set, etc. They are of the Chinese variety, but, AFAIK they are punched with a rating! And the extra long wing bolt (that has quite a nice/easy to put some pressure to with out a wing nut spanner 'handle') is useful IMO, if you ever want to use them on smaller bar, probably anything as small as 30mm-ish. After that, I've had quite a lot of luck recently finding stuff at pretty cheap prices from Graeme at Phase 5 >> info@phase5.uk.com. I think I remember seeing some hook clamps on his list that he out every so often, probably something like a quid per clamp. HTH. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidLee Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Your after cheap G clamps... perhaps people should be directing you to this site >> Forge Steel G Clamp 50mm <_<TomThat is a G-cramp NOT a clamp! See here, for example. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Your after cheap G clamps... perhaps people should be directing you to this site >> Forge Steel G Clamp 50mm ;)TomThat is a G-cramp NOT a clamp! See here, for example.Actually, that MAY have been Tom's point........................ <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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