BESSEY VAS-23+2K, 23 ft Variable Angle Strap Clamp with 4 Clips

A good clamp for making boxes or drawers to hold right angle without much effort. It extends to various sizes making it a feasible option for many scenarios.

I was unsure about the product because some reviews said it broke when it was being tightened. Answer: Just don't tighten it so much like you're trying to secure it to a space shuttle. It's only a wooden frame that's getting held together while glue dries--no need to tighten it so that the veins bulge out of your forehead while doing it! That's my take on the reviews that say it broke on them. It's a plastic mechanism, not forged steel. Handle it as such and you'll be more than satisfied with how it keeps edges aligned and prevents warping in a frame.A few reviews also said that it didn't have instructions. Well, it doesn't. But I say if you need instructions telling you how to use this tool, then you probably shouldn't be doing whatever project it is in the first place. Just my opinion. As I look at all the tools in my shed, almost none of them ever had instructions. Do yours?OK--anyway--this is a super price on this tool and unless you want to buy a metal version for ten times this cost, just respect that it's plastic and use it accordingly. It will repay your efforts.

Seems to be a well made clamp that works well for a picture frame. Had no problem applying a significant amount of equal clamping pressure to all four miters on the frame I was building. I'd buy it again.

This is a great tool. Easy to use.

This was my first time using wood molding to make a frame for a project, and I read about using a strap clamp when gluing the four pieces together after cutting the 45° angles in a miter box. It was faster to buy this on Amazon Prime than ship-to-store with the big hardware store that didn't have this particular model in stock (it had the best features of all the strap clamps), and it came in perfect timing. It was easy to use, and the corner pieces that have just the feet touching the wood, and not the strap, makes it super nice. I ran a couple of dry runs first, which I recommend since the first one I tightened too much and the frame popped apart like that game where all the pieces go flying - oops! I also recommend watching a YouTube video about how to use it, if you haven't use one before, since it doesn't come with any directions. You loosely put it around your project, place the corner pieces in place, use the rotating reel handle to reel in the strap tight, and then turn the large handle to the right to tighten it as much as you need. The length is longer than the others, which will come in handy with future frame projects, and the edges are better than the others, and the tightening mechanism is much better and faster than manually pulling each side of the strap like others have. And the cost is better than many with fewer features, plus the brand is reputable. Definitely worth getting!

Our dining table has a round post in the middle. We noticed it was starting to separate. This clamp worked so well and easily to pull the post back into the correct fit. Worked very well.

Arrived with the plastic packaging already cut open but all the parts were there. That's fine. Probably a return but absolutely nothing wrong with it except there were no instructions (maybe it doesn't come with any?) Grabbed a frame and got it all set up. Tightened it with the crank handle until it would turn no more. Thought I was going to break it! Things were still loose. I thought "what a bunch of junk" but the reviews had been good so (as with most of my life) I had to consider User Error. I did a Google search for a tutorial. Found one. 2:44minutes saved the day. And what a surprise: it was User Error! The video dude turned the crank handle until it turned no more and THEN twisted the main handle to tighten the rest of the way. I did as shown and the strap around my frame was tight as a drum. It's perfect!! This is really going to help in the frame making department. The only step in the framing process I'll need to change is that I'll need to wait until the glue dries completely, remove the strap and THEN shoot the brad nails in, as you can't do that with the strap on the frame. Seems a perfectly manageable alteration to me. All in all I would highly recommend this product, especially if you are a frame maker.

Steve Ramsay on YouTube recommended this, I just found my first use for it. I am making a raised bowl for my Great Dane and I needed to glue the half lap supports to the legs. I used this to ensure I was gluing them together square. It is a bit tricky to get set into place, but then it tightens easy and works well.

Oh my god, this thing is superior to all 90 degree angle clamps. And I tried them all before committing to this one. I built wood frames for the first time and they came out beautifully with this tool.

Ajusta perfectamente y con buena fuerza

Wenn man eine entsprechende Anwendung hat, ist diese Art der Spannvorrichtung ein absoluter Gamechanger. Zum Verleimen von Rahmen oder gar runden Bauteilen, gibt es keine bessere Spannmöglichkeit. Die Qualität des Produktes ist Bessey-Typisch einfach nur bestens. Es gibt keine Beanstandungen in der Verarbeitung und die Funktion des Bandspanners ist extrem gut.

Very good quality and good design !That good i've ordered another , only an occasional hobby these days ,but would of been happy with these in the old workshop . 5 stars and no loose strap flapping about 👍

Comprato un paio di questi morsetti a cinghia soprattutto per la lunghezza della corda che è di ben 7 metri, infatti sto lavorando su due vetrine dal perimetro di 4,80 metri ciascuna.Ottimo materiale anche se trovo scomodo ruotare la rotellina per mettere in tiro la corda per poi ultimare la stretta con la manopola a cacciavite.Gli angoli li avrei preferiti più ampi.Scelta ottima.