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Pony gone?! - rectangle618 - 05-30-2016
This news came as a surprise. Not a welcome surprise. I wonder what will come of it.
Re: Pony gone?! - Phil S. - 05-30-2016
Well that sucks!
Re: Pony gone?! - Window Guy - 05-30-2016
Wow they have great clamps, hopefully some one will pick this business up.
Steve
Re: Pony gone?! - Mark A Smith - 05-30-2016
Time to get what you can if you like them. If anyone buys the company they probably won't be the same quality. Too bad.
Re: Pony gone?! - Paul K. Murphy - 05-30-2016
Very bad news!
Re: Pony gone?! - Mike Brady - 05-30-2016
It is another case of "not as good as it used to be, but better than it will be". Their product has waned in quality and robustness in recent years, including the dreaded "Made in China" embossing.
Look for older stock or used stuff. Their parallel clamps have still been good but the F clamps have become very bendy. The continued sales must be the import stuff they can still source.
I looked out the window of the Chicago Northwestern commuter train many times to see the Adjustable Clamp Company sign; hard by the tracks, and looking not very prosperous in recent years.
Re: Pony gone?! - JimReed@Tallahassee - 05-30-2016
Woodworker's packing list:
Wife first
Children second
Jorgensen clamps third
Re: Pony gone?! - Tony Z - 05-30-2016
Lil. I always liked their handscrews. The f-bars were cheapened, and I like my original Besseys better than my Jorgy parallels.
I will probably try to locate some more handscrews.
Re: Pony gone?! - AHill - 05-30-2016
Sad indeed. I have some of the Jorgie parallel clamps. Built like tanks. And some of the Pony f-clamps (USA made).
Re: Pony gone?! - Bill_Houghton - 05-30-2016
It's just a darned good thing I acquired way too many Pony clamps before they become collectibles.