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product_id: 17267008
title: "BESSEY Light Duty Tradesman's Bar Clamp - 2.5x12 In - TGJ2.512 - Woodworking Clamps with Wooden Handle, Ideal for Home Improvement & Workbench Projects, carpentry and Cabinetry, Black & Red"
brand: "bessey"
price: "$146"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/17267008-bessey-light-duty-tradesmans-bar-clamp-2-5x12-in-tgj2
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# ACME thread for fast turning Anti-slip serrated locking system Malleable cast iron jaw & arm BESSEY Light Duty Tradesman's Bar Clamp - 2.5x12 In - TGJ2.512 - Woodworking Clamps with Wooden Handle, Ideal for Home Improvement & Workbench Projects, carpentry and Cabinetry, Black & Red

**Brand:** bessey
**Price:** $146
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Clamp down on quality — don’t let your projects slip away!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BESSEY Light Duty Tradesman's Bar Clamp - 2.5x12 In - TGJ2.512 - Woodworking Clamps with Wooden Handle, Ideal for Home Improvement & Workbench Projects, carpentry and Cabinetry, Black & Red by bessey
- **How much does it cost?** $146 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/17267008-bessey-light-duty-tradesmans-bar-clamp-2-5x12-in-tgj2)

## Best For

- bessey enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bessey brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Craftsmanship:** Reinforced malleable cast iron jaws and sliding arm provide rugged strength for reliable, long-lasting use.
- • **Ergonomic Wooden Handle:** Classic wooden handle design offers a comfortable, secure grip that feels natural in your hand for extended work sessions.
- • **Unmatched Grip Security:** Integrated anti-slip system locks the sliding arm firmly, eliminating slippage and ensuring consistent pressure every time.
- • **Precision Clamping Power:** ACME threaded spindle delivers maximum force with minimal effort, reducing hand fatigue during long projects.
- • **Versatile Workshop Essential:** Ideal for woodworking, cabinetry, and light metalwork—trusted by professionals and DIYers alike for precision and reliability.

## Overview

The BESSEY Light Duty Tradesman's Bar Clamp TGJ2.512 combines German-engineered malleable cast iron strength with an innovative anti-slip locking system and ergonomic wooden handle. Featuring a high-quality profiled steel rail and ACME threaded spindle, it delivers powerful, precise clamping ideal for woodworking, cabinetry, and light metalwork. Trusted by professionals worldwide, this clamp ensures secure, fatigue-free operation with a limited lifetime warranty.

## Description

Product Description               The original BESSEY® malleable cast iron bar clamp is available in two designs. Either with the tried-and-true wooden handle, or the modern BESSEY 2K handle. The high quality 2K composite handle with comfort insert allows you to complete tasks more effectively and with less hand fatigue. BESSEY® TG Series of malleable cast bar clamps are a trusted workshop staple. Key features include ergonomic composite handles for a secure grip, high-quality profiled steel, an antislip system and a hardened, smooth-running spindle that comes standard with an ACME thread to provide more clamping with less cranking. TG series clamps are made in Germany of European steel and are held to the highest clamping quality standards.                  From the Manufacturer               Ideal for sheet metal, stainless steel, light-duty work, and woodworking applications, these Bessey clamps are the choice of professionals worldwide. Tradesman bar clamps feature a unique locking device that is permanently molded into a malleable cast-iron sliding arm, eliminating slippage by interlocking with serrations on the rail. These clamps need no clutching action and have a large Acme thread for fast turning. The large-diameter pad surface comes with protective caps that will minimize dimpling of material while protecting the surface while the ergonomically designed wood handle gives you positive strong clamping.

## Features

- Integrated Anti-Slip System - Maximum safety with the integrated anti-slip system. A set screw molded into the sliding arm interlocks with the serration on the rail.
- Reinforced Jaw and Sliding Arm - Corrugated malleable cast iron fixed jaw and sliding arm generate powerful, rigid clamping.
- High Quality Profiled Rail The profiled rail has been optimized for clamps. The profile acts against torsional forces.
- Versatile Clamping - Our Bessey Clutch Style Bar Clamp Set is perfect for all your woodworking needs, whether you're a professional carpenter or a DIY enthusiast. With Jorgensen parallel clamps and Bessey clutch clamps, you'll have the right tools for every project.
- Comfort Handle - The series offers the tried -and -true wooden handle.
- Patented profile rail
- Nonslip locking device
- Zinc-finished drawn rail
- Nonmarring pads
- One-year warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Bessey |
| Part Number | TGJ2.512 |
| Item Weight | 1.8 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 14.6 x 4.63 x 1.08 inches |
| Item model number | TGJ2.512 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 12 in. |
| Style | Regular Duty |
| Material | Malleable Cast Iron |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Bar Clamp |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*