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product_id: 13943409
title: "BESSEY HS-12, 12 In. Wood Hand Screw Clamp"
brand: "bessey"
price: "KSh22082"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Cold-drawn carbon steel spindles Oiled hardwood jaws & handles ACME thread for rapid clamping BESSEY HS-12, 12 In. Wood Hand Screw Clamp

**Brand:** bessey
**Price:** KSh22082
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Clamp like a pro, craft like a legend.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BESSEY HS-12, 12 In. Wood Hand Screw Clamp by bessey
- **How much does it cost?** KSh22082 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- bessey enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bessey brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Torque Boost:** Oversized hardwood handles reinforced with steel ferrules provide maximum comfort and leverage.
- • **Unmatched Clamping Power:** Cold-drawn carbon steel spindles deliver up to 1000 PSI tensile strength for rock-solid grip.
- • **Rust-Resistant Durability:** All metal components treated to resist rust, ensuring longevity in any workshop environment.
- • **Rapid Adjustment Mechanism:** ACME threaded spindles enable smooth, quick clamping action to save you time on every job.
- • **Precision Woodworking Partner:** Oiled hard maple jaws resist glue buildup, maintaining a flawless grip project after project.

## Overview

The BESSEY HS-12 is a premium 12-inch wood hand screw clamp combining traditional hardwood jaws and handles with modern cold-drawn carbon steel spindles and ACME threads. Designed for serious woodworkers, it offers up to 1000 PSI clamping force, rust-resistant metal parts, and ergonomic handles reinforced with steel ferrules for superior torque and comfort. Its oiled hardwood jaws resist glue, ensuring durability and precision in every project.

## Description

BESSEY parallel wood hand screw clamps pairs modern steel spindles & swivel nuts with traditional hardwood jaws & handles. For those that practice more traditional methods of woodworking. BESSEY. Simply better

Review: A Carpenter's Best Friend - This BESSEY HS-6 hand screw clamp is a solid addition to any toolbox. The 6-inch reach provides ample clamping force for most woodworking projects, from gluing up small joints to holding larger pieces together. The I-beam design ensures a strong, even grip, and the smooth action of the screw makes adjustments easy. While a bit pricier than some competitors, the quality and durability of this clamp justify the investment. Highly recommended for any serious woodworker.
Review: Probably about as good as you'll find, if you need handscrew clamps - These are a nicely put-together piece of kit. The description of the jaw length and throat depth is 100% accurate, the jaws are 12 inches long—give or take a 64th. There's some clot below who seems to think that they should have a 12" throat depth (despite the throat depth being accurately reported in the description as 6"). As per all similarly designed handscrew clamps, you get a reach of approximately half the jaw length. The one's I received (I bought two) each have a measured throat depth of 6"—give or take 1/32 due to the combined play in the threads and nut housings. The hardwood jaws are nicely milled. They are unfinished, which is adequate for their purpose. The screws and swivel nuts are well machined and nicely finished. The swivel nuts are slightly recessed in their bore holes so there’s no possibility of them protruding outside the surface of the jaw. The handles have a finish on them but are still easy to get friction. I find the handles a little on the small side (in diameter) and I have average to slightly small hands. They’re adequate though. Here are a few more measurements in case they're useful to anyone… Jaw width: 1-7/8” Individual jaw depth: 2-1/8” Max opening between the inner surface of the jaws with the jaws parallel: 8-5/16. Note that this differs from the description, which currently says 9-1/4”. That’s a significant enough error that I believe it is likely a typo rather than just variance. Handle length: 3-3/4” Handle diameter: 1-1/8 to 1-9/32 (extreme spread between four handles. Average = ~1-3/16) Threads: 7/16 x 14 (not “17/16” as currently noted in “From the manufacturer”—really folks, get a proof reader!). If I ever need more than two I would not hesitate to purchase the same models again. In case this is of any interest… Pinnacle also make a very similar product for around the same price (so similar, in fact, that I wonder if they’re from the same factory?).

## Features

- Cold-drawn, carbon-steel spindles and swivel nuts
- ACME thread fro quick clamping
- Large hardwood handles are reinforced with steel ferrules for comfort and extra torque
- Oiled rubber tree, wood jaws
- Metal parts are treated to resist rust
- Feature a large diameter spindles for added strength and durability. Spindles and swivel nuts are made from cold drawn, carbon steel.
- Acme thread for rapid operation and years of hard use.
- Hardwood handles are over-sized for comfort, extra torque and reinforced with steel ferrules. The spiral pin used to secure the handles to the spindle is easy to remove for repair or replacement.
- Metal parts are treated to resist rust.
- The jaws, made from quality hard maple for a lifetime of use, are oiled to resist glue.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0007D88XQ |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #167,894 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #5 in Hand-Screw Clamps |
| Brand | BESSEY |
| Color | Solid Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (568) |
| Date First Available | January 1, 2008 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00091162008157, 00091162008256 |
| Included Components | Bessey - HS-12 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 20.03 x 12.07 x 1.92 inches |
| Item model number | Bessey - HS-12 |
| Manufacturer | Bessey |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | HS-12 |
| Product Dimensions | 20.03 x 12.07 x 1.92 inches |
| Size | 12 In. |
| Style | Traditional |
| Tensile Strength | 1000 Pounds Per Square Inch |
| UPC | 091162008157 091162008256 |
| Warranty Description | Limited Life |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BESSEY
- **Color:** Solid Black
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00091162008157, 00091162008256
- **Item Weight:** 9.07 g
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 20.03 x 12.07 x 1.92 inches
- **Manufacturer:** Bessey
- **Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Style:** Traditional
- **Tensile Strength:** 1000 Pounds Per Square Inch
- **UPC:** 091162008157 091162008256

## Images

![BESSEY HS-12, 12 In. Wood Hand Screw Clamp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mbA6uNA0L.jpg)
![BESSEY HS-12, 12 In. Wood Hand Screw Clamp - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LGMfzjKsL.jpg)
![BESSEY HS-12, 12 In. Wood Hand Screw Clamp - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610m3rRmk1L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Carpenter's Best Friend
*by T***I on December 28, 2024*

This BESSEY HS-6 hand screw clamp is a solid addition to any toolbox. The 6-inch reach provides ample clamping force for most woodworking projects, from gluing up small joints to holding larger pieces together. The I-beam design ensures a strong, even grip, and the smooth action of the screw makes adjustments easy. While a bit pricier than some competitors, the quality and durability of this clamp justify the investment. Highly recommended for any serious woodworker.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Probably about as good as you'll find, if you need handscrew clamps
*by G***F on December 8, 2016*

These are a nicely put-together piece of kit. The description of the jaw length and throat depth is 100% accurate, the jaws are 12 inches long—give or take a 64th. There's some clot below who seems to think that they should have a 12" throat depth (despite the throat depth being accurately reported in the description as 6"). As per all similarly designed handscrew clamps, you get a reach of approximately half the jaw length. The one's I received (I bought two) each have a measured throat depth of 6"—give or take 1/32 due to the combined play in the threads and nut housings. The hardwood jaws are nicely milled. They are unfinished, which is adequate for their purpose. The screws and swivel nuts are well machined and nicely finished. The swivel nuts are slightly recessed in their bore holes so there’s no possibility of them protruding outside the surface of the jaw. The handles have a finish on them but are still easy to get friction. I find the handles a little on the small side (in diameter) and I have average to slightly small hands. They’re adequate though. Here are a few more measurements in case they're useful to anyone… Jaw width: 1-7/8” Individual jaw depth: 2-1/8” Max opening between the inner surface of the jaws with the jaws parallel: 8-5/16. Note that this differs from the description, which currently says 9-1/4”. That’s a significant enough error that I believe it is likely a typo rather than just variance. Handle length: 3-3/4” Handle diameter: 1-1/8 to 1-9/32 (extreme spread between four handles. Average = ~1-3/16) Threads: 7/16 x 14 (not “17/16” as currently noted in “From the manufacturer”—really folks, get a proof reader!). If I ever need more than two I would not hesitate to purchase the same models again. In case this is of any interest… Pinnacle also make a very similar product for around the same price (so similar, in fact, that I wonder if they’re from the same factory?).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Nice Little Screw
*by B***L on April 25, 2017*

This 6" version is smaller (for basic woodworking scale), yet a classic design with OK hardware. The two threaded screws were machined well. Yet, the quality of the metal screw seems flimsy. The wood jaws were machines well and appear to be either European birch or good could be soft maple. The handles feel comfortable and the two screws move in concert with each other. The trick is to start with parallel jaws before clamping a project. From there, the old school design is clever, strong, well designed and highly adjustable clamping pressure. I've used it as a smaller vice for smaller projects. I was making a set of custom hooks for a solid walnut display frame. It held the smaller object well. Then clamp the smaller clamp to the bench, with a medium clamp. It works. Not as elegant as other solutions. But at that price point, it's a good value. I believe Bessesy could charge and extra 50 cents (US) and offer abetted metal in the screws. I recommend this product for the woodworking hobbyist.

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