Good Clamp for VPI HW-19?


I really do not want to spend to much money...not willing to pay more than 100 dollars. Can I go wrong with a clamp? For instance can one be to heavy for the table and affect speed? Thanks!
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Showing 1 response by stanwal

Harry has always appeared a little ambivalent to me about clamps, the top tables used the HRX weight instead of the clamp. I have used the TTW clamps and weights quite a bit, I liked the brass Heavyweight better than the HRX; at least partially because it made such a nice reflection pattern from the top as it turned. Heavy sucker, weighs 1420 g. They are closing them out at $120 [will sell mine for less, too heavy for my Basis 2001]. I also have used the other TTWs, still have a 1080 g clamp. I actually liked them better than the VPI clamp [ don't tell Harry]. Just don't drop them on your toe. Results vary more, in my experience, with the various clamps, weights and rings than with about anything else. The lighter VPI clamp TTW is closing out now is a good bargain and works well, I sold one with my Aries Extended demo and the buyer is very happy with its performance.