[Ford850]

Ratchet Bar Clamps = 1
My 9 year old son was saving his money for some clamps for woodworking. He had purchased several Bessy clamps in the past, but those are expensive. He saw the HF ad for a set of clamps for 75% off or something along those lines. Figuring he could buy 4 clamps for less than one Bessy clamp, he wanted to try the HF set. So he buys them with his own money. He proudly showed them off to Grandma and Grandpa telling them what a great deal they were. First time using them, the large clamp splits in half. Mind you, this is caused by the hand clamping pressure of a 9 year old boy. He stood there holding it, one piece in each hand, tears streaming down his face. We exchanged them for a new set, but they are all but worthless since he is afraid to use them or else they might break too.
Not all things made in China are junk, but to this 9 year old they are now. He looks at the label of everything he buys to see where it is made. He is saving his money for more of the Bessy clamps, made in Germany.