Irwin 1799212 Clamp
- Clamp
- 5.6 ounces
- 7.6 × 4 × 1.1 inches
- More reviewed than 65%
A compact light-duty clamp for small parts and detail work, not a substitute for a full-size bar clamp.
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How it ranks among the 377 clamps we track
4.2★ across 461 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
461 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Under half a pound and about 7.5 inches long, the Irwin 1799212 sits at the small end of the brand's clamp range, meant for light-duty holding rather than thick stock.
At 0.35 pounds and a 7.63 x 4 x 1.13 inch footprint, this clamp is scaled for detail work: gluing small parts, holding jigs steady or bracing thin material, not clamping wide panels or heavy stock.
- 0.35 pound weight
- 7.63 x 4 x 1.13 inch size
- Irwin clamp line
- Light-duty holding tool
Who it's for
Fits hobbyists, woodworkers and light DIY users who need a small clamp for detail work, jigs or thin pieces. Not intended for heavy furniture glue-ups or thick stock, where a longer bar clamp does the job better.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Small, light 0.35 pound clamp for detail work
- Compact size suits jigs and small assemblies
- Limited reach and jaw opening for larger stock
- Not built for heavy clamping pressure
Performance notes
The compact 7.63 inch length and 1.13 inch depth limit both reach and jaw opening, so clamping force and capacity stay modest, matched to small parts rather than structural work.
Specifications
| Brand | Irwin |
|---|---|
| Model | 1799212 |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Dimensions | 7.6 × 4 × 1.1 inches |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in clamps.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin 1799212 ClampThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 461 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Bessey BPC-H34 ClampBESSEY | 4.8 / 5 | 9,535 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Yost LV-4 ClampYost | 4.6 / 5 | 10,723 | 4.5 / 5 |
| EMART EM-CLAMP-6EMART | 4.7 / 5 | 4,997 | 4.4 / 5 |
| 10 WRDG Clamp10 | 4.4 / 5 | 5,270 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Irwin 1799212
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size material does the Irwin 1799212 clamp?
Its small 7.63 x 4 x 1.13 inch frame suits thin stock and small parts rather than wide or thick material.
How much does the clamp weigh?
0.35 pounds.
Is this a heavy-duty clamp?
No, its compact size points to light-duty holding rather than structural clamping.