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Traditional '''Handscrews''' are were made entirely of wood, with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beech '''Beech'''] jaws and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbeam '''Hornbeam'''] screwthreads. Later models have metal screwthreads. They are available in opening sizes from 50mm to 400mm. | Traditional '''Handscrews''' are were made entirely of wood, with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beech '''Beech'''] jaws and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbeam '''Hornbeam'''] screwthreads. Later models have metal screwthreads. They are available in opening sizes from 50mm to 400mm. | ||
Handscrews are used for similar tasks to a '''[[G Cramp]]''' or '''[[Bar Clamp]]''' and they have generally been replaced by them. | Handscrews are used for similar tasks to a '''[[G Cramp]]''' or '''[[Bar Clamp]]''' and they have generally been replaced by them. | ||
Revision as of 16:15, 29 November 2014
Traditional Handscrews are were made entirely of wood, with Beech jaws and Hornbeam screwthreads. Later models have metal screwthreads. They are available in opening sizes from 50mm to 400mm.
Handscrews are used for similar tasks to a G Cramp or Bar Clamp and they have generally been replaced by them.