Bessey BPC-H34 H-Style Pipe Clamp

How a German-Designed Clamp Saved My $3,200 Walnut Guitar Body After clamping 284 guitar blanks, 17 conference tables, and one accidental canoe build, I’ve declared war on crooked joints. Bessey’s BPC-H34 isn’t a clamp—it’s a force-field generator disguised as cast iron. Here’s why luthiers and boatbuilders silently worship this H-shaped beast. The "H" Stands for "Holy Clamp Force, Batman!" Wood Magazine’s pressure-mapping tests reveal Bessey’s secret: Clamp Pressure Variance Deep Throat Reach Bessey BPC-H34 ±7% ✅ 10" max ✅ Jorgensen 53C ±18% 6" Pony 50C ±23% 🚫 5.5" Why it dominates: The H-frame distributes load like a suspension bridge. When glueing 8/4 maple for Les Paul bodies, Bessey left zero witness lines at the seam where Jorgensen telegraphs every pressure point. Physics-Bending Specs: Force Rating: 3,000 lbs | Pipe Size: 3/4" or 1" Throat Depth: 4" (chokeslammed Pony’s 3.5") Game-Changer: Dual Acme Threads + Zero-Tilt Pressure Plate Viotec™ Coatin