Performance W3982 Clamp
- Clamp
- 4.8 ounces
- 1.6 × 6.5 × 9 inches
A light, 4.8 ounce clamp with a 9 inch span, useful for small or light-duty holding jobs rather than heavy workshop clamping.
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How it ranks among the 377 clamps we track
4.4★ across 177 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
177 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 377 clamps we track - how the scorecard works · full clamps data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Weighing 4.8 ounces with dimensions of 1.6 x 6.5 x 9 inches, the Performance W3982 clamp is built light rather than heavy-duty. That shape and weight point to a small hand or bar-style clamp rather than a heavy workshop clamp.
At under 5 ounces, this clamp is built for light-duty holding rather than heavy clamping pressure, and its 9 inch length suggests it is meant to span a moderate gap rather than grip a large stack of material. No jaw opening or clamping force is given, so exact capacity is not confirmed.
- 4.8 ounce weight
- 1.6 x 6.5 x 9 inch dimensions
- Performance brand
- Model W3982
Who it's for
Suited to quick, light holding tasks such as securing thin material or small assemblies. Not the choice for anyone needing high clamping pressure on thick or dense workpieces.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light 4.8 ounce weight for easy handling
- 9 inch length gives a moderate reach
- No clamping force or jaw opening specified
- Not confirmed for heavy-duty holding tasks
Performance notes
The 1.6 x 6.5 x 9 inch dimensions suggest a moderate reach for a lightweight clamp, but with no listed clamping force, holding power on denser materials is not confirmed by the data.
Specifications
| Brand | Performance |
|---|---|
| Model | W3982 |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Dimensions | 1.6 × 6.5 × 9 inches |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in clamps.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance W3982 ClampThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 177 | 3.5 / 5 |
| IRWIN 1964758 ClampIrwin | 4.7 / 5 | 23,290 | 4.6 / 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 |
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Questions about the Performance W3982
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much does the Performance W3982 clamp weigh?
4.8 ounces.
What are its dimensions?
1.6 x 6.5 x 9 inches according to the listing.