4' SPEED CLAMP

The Excel 4 Speed Clamp similar in size and function to a 4.5, slightly larger, clamp I found at Home Depot (Dewalt) for about the same price. Both have 1.5 deep jaws, removable pads, friction locks and metal rods. When new, both locks work well (given a 20-30 lbs clamping force). The Excel clamp has a plastic wing nut on the stationary jaw to facilitate converting to a separating clamp. The Excel clamp's locking trigger mechanism is a bit more complex. The jaws and trigger housing on the HD clamp are made of a sturdier, denser plastic. I give the HD clamp the slight edge.