> Mike, I can't speak to the quality of these particular clamps, but... I'm
> sure many of you out there have had similar experiences, trying to save
> some dollars and make these construction projects affordable, we buy low
> grade tools and equipment only to later curse our mistake. Certainly there
> are bargains to be had, but the bitterness of poor quality lingers long
> after the sweet taste of low first cost has disappeared.

Paul,

I've used these clamps before, they are great spring clamps, far better than the more expensive metal ones. The rubber tips of the metal ones slide around or get sliced from the metal. I agree with you on buying (the usually more expensive) quality tools, but these clamps have served me well for 3 kayaks. I now have about 3 dozen of them.

Mike