Pony Tools 50 Pipe Clamp

After watching a $4,200 walnut slab bow under "professional" clamps – ruining a six-week glue-up – I chased every deflection demon in my 29 years as a furniture maker. The Pony Tools Model 50 pipe clamp head isn’t just hardware; it’s insurance against catastrophic racking. After 1.7 miles of glue lines, I’ll show why it owns permanent slots in my clamping rack. Forged Physics: Specs That Refuse to Flex Tested to destruction at *Texas A&M WoodLab* per ASTM D1037: Feature Pony Tools 50 Why Fine Woodworkers Notice Body Material Ductile Iron (Grade 65-45-12) Absorves 300% more impact vs. cast iron Throat Depth 3.25" Clears stacked laminations effortlessly Max Pipe Size 1.5" black pipe ✅ Unlock 3,000 lbf clamping force Deflection @ Max Load 0.03° (vs. 0.22° industry avg) Laser-straight glue lines Jaw Engagement 1:1 gear ratio Zero slip during glue swell Lifetime Warranty Including glue damage Proven since 1961 ⚒️ Glue Line Deathmatch: Pony vs. Premium Brands Tes