BESSEY IBEAM36 IBEAM Clamp 36"
- Material Type: Alloy Steel, Cast Iron
- Item Weight: 9.3 pounds
- Unit Count: 1
- Color: Red,silver
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A long steel I-beam clamp from a brand built around this exact style of clamp, sized for wide glue-ups rather than small joints.
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ASIN: B06Y3XJTHZModel: IBEAM36Category: Clamps
Overview
The BESSEY IBEAM36 is a bar clamp built around a steel I-beam, with an overall length near 42 inches and jaws around 4 by 2 inches. At 9.3 pounds it carries the heft typical of clamps meant for wide glue-ups rather than light hobby work.
BESSEY built its reputation on I-beam clamps for woodworking and metal fabrication, and the IBEAM36 name lines up with the 42 inch overall length listed, pointing to a long-reach bar suited to wide panel glue-ups or door frame assembly. The steel I-beam design is what gives it the 9.3 pound heft, more rigidity than a lighter aluminum bar but more weight to manage on a clamp rack.
- Steel I-beam bar construction
- Approximately 42 x 4 x 2 inch footprint
- 9.3 pound item weight
Who it's for
This suits woodworkers and metalworkers who need a long clamp for wide assemblies, cabinet doors, or panel glue-ups rather than small joinery. It is not the choice for someone who only needs a quick spring clamp for light, short-reach holding.
Pros and cons
- I-beam bar resists twisting under load
- Long reach suits wide panel glue-ups
- 9.3 pounds is heavy for one hand
- Not suited to small, quick clamping jobs
Performance notes
An I-beam bar resists the twisting that flat-bar clamps can suffer under heavy clamping pressure, which is the main reason woodworkers reach for this style over cheaper alternatives. The tradeoff is the steel itself: at 9.3 pounds this is a clamp to plan storage and handling around, not one to grab one-handed for a quick tack.
Specifications
| Brand | BESSEY |
|---|---|
| Model | IBEAM36 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 9.3 poundshigher than 88% of 222 clamps |
| Item Dimensions | 42 × 4 × 2 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Cast Iron |
| Color | Red,silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Unit^Instruction Guide |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year against manufacturing defects |
| Other details | |
| Style Name | Heavy Duty |
| Tensile Strength | 7000 Pounds |
| Set Name | Single Bar Clamp |
| Item Type Name | Heavy Duty Bar Clamp |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BESSEY IBEAM36 used for?
It is a steel I-beam bar clamp sized for long-reach clamping jobs such as panel glue-ups or door frame assembly, based on its 42 inch listed length.
How heavy is the IBEAM36?
The listed item weight is 9.3 pounds, in line with a full-length steel I-beam bar clamp.
Is the IBEAM36 good for small clamping jobs?
Its length and weight point to wide glue-ups rather than small joinery, so a shorter clamp would suit light work better.