The Bottom Line
Dremel's model 2505 bar clamp is another entry into the woodworking clamp market, along with their Dremel ratchet clamps.
The 2505 bar clamp is surprisingly strong for it's diminutive size. The clamping mechanism holds strong, and the unit can be changed over to act as a spreader as well as a clamp.
The biggest drawback to this clamp is that the jaws maximum opening width is 4-1/4". This will reduce the usefulness of this clamp to only the smallest of woodworking projects.
The 2505 bar clamp is surprisingly strong for it's diminutive size. The clamping mechanism holds strong, and the unit can be changed over to act as a spreader as well as a clamp.
The biggest drawback to this clamp is that the jaws maximum opening width is 4-1/4". This will reduce the usefulness of this clamp to only the smallest of woodworking projects.
Pros
- Jaws can be reversed to use as a spreader
- Relatively strong for such a small size
- Sold in packs of two clamps
Cons
- Having a maximum jaw opening of 4-1/4" this bar clamp is only appropriate for small jobs
- Clamp and release handles are behind the grip, rather than in front like most similar clamps
Description
- Clamp is a perfect size for crafts, hobbies and DIY projects.
- 110mm (4-1/2") maximum jaw opening width as a clamp, or 210mm (8-1/4") as a spreader.
- As opposed to their ratchet clamps, the bar clamp uses a precise variable clamping mechanism.
Guide Review - Dremel Bar Clamps
For crafts, hobby and do-it-yourself projects, the Dremel 2505 bar clamp is perfectly suited. It is strong, but the variable clamping mechanism allows the operator to apply varying levels of clamping pressure accurately.
The design is very similar to many much larger one-handed woodworking clamps, such as the Irwin Quick Grip woodworking clamps. The one major design difference when compared to these larger clamps is that Dremel chose to place the clamp and release handles on the back side of the grip, as opposed to the front side on the larger clamps offered by other companies. The motion seems a bit awkward at first, but since the clamping motion is done with the fingers and thumb, it soon becomes more comfortable.
The design is very similar to many much larger one-handed woodworking clamps, such as the Irwin Quick Grip woodworking clamps. The one major design difference when compared to these larger clamps is that Dremel chose to place the clamp and release handles on the back side of the grip, as opposed to the front side on the larger clamps offered by other companies. The motion seems a bit awkward at first, but since the clamping motion is done with the fingers and thumb, it soon becomes more comfortable.
