So is anybody using "Mega Clamps"? The topic came up in another forum and I decided to move it here for further detailed discussion.
So here's what the website says:
-Half the weight of an iron clamp
-Safe vertical working load 600lbs Lab tested breaking strength 2 1/2 tons
-No pan-nut to deal with... a 600# spring loaded washer on the main yoke bolt keeps pressure on the yoke. "This spring pressure keeps the fixture from drifting after making small pan adjustments to the light fixture. Just grab the fixture by the top of the yoke and twist to pan the fixture. Usually, you will not need to pull out your wrench to tighten the pan bolt, the fixture will stay securely held."
-Fits 1-2 inch pipe.
-"micro grooves" in the clamp to hold instrument in place.
-BMI-Techsmart lists price at $10.50...
So is anybody using them? Are they as great as they sound? Can you really just grab the yoke and twist and they stay where you leave them? I'm fitting a new theater is it worth a couple extra bucks an instrument to buy these instead standard C-clamps?
Original Product Website
So here's what the website says:
-Half the weight of an iron clamp
-Safe vertical working load 600lbs Lab tested breaking strength 2 1/2 tons
-No pan-nut to deal with... a 600# spring loaded washer on the main yoke bolt keeps pressure on the yoke. "This spring pressure keeps the fixture from drifting after making small pan adjustments to the light fixture. Just grab the fixture by the top of the yoke and twist to pan the fixture. Usually, you will not need to pull out your wrench to tighten the pan bolt, the fixture will stay securely held."
-Fits 1-2 inch pipe.
-"micro grooves" in the clamp to hold instrument in place.
-BMI-Techsmart lists price at $10.50...
So is anybody using them? Are they as great as they sound? Can you really just grab the yoke and twist and they stay where you leave them? I'm fitting a new theater is it worth a couple extra bucks an instrument to buy these instead standard C-clamps?
Original Product Website