HF Quick Release Clamps Slipping

[LYU370]

Just noticed that some of my HF Quick Release clamps slip. Not very good for gluing things up. Did a search but couldn't find any remedy, anyone have a fix?

Thanks!

[niki]

Hi Andy

It's on page 2 of the "tool talk" threads
http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=25071

niki

[TheRic]

Make sure the bars are clean, some have a slight layer of oil on them. Something like paint thinner to cut thru the oil will help.

Nikki's solution will also work in getting the oil off.

I had a set that I cleaned several times, then one day I took one of those green scouring pads to it, figured I had nothing to lose. I can say it work MUCH better now. Been tempted to do it to more of my clamps.

[LYU370]

Thanks for the suggestions. Think I'll try the scouring pad first, if that doesn't do it, I'll break out the sandpaper. But 80 grit will have to do, haven't needed a 40 grit in any of my projects yet.

[BrazosJake]

Buy some QGs. I would say you get what you pay for, but any price is too much for those things, they're the worst kind of junk.