What this is
A ratcheting clamp purpose-built to lock track saw guide rails onto MDF assembly tables — a specific niche this site hasn’t covered before. The manufacturer explicitly lists compatibility with guide rails from Festool, Protool, Metabo, Makita, and DeWalt, and the clamp is designed for tables with a 20mm hole matrix and T-tracks, not a generic bench.
Full specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | GTR16S6H |
| Clamping capacity | 6-5/16" (160mm) |
| Throat depth | 2-5/16" |
| Clamping force | 540 lb |
| Mechanism | Ratchet-action lever handle |
| Fixed arm | Forged, designed for 12mm x 8mm grooves |
| Table compatibility | MDF tables with 20mm hole matrix and T-tracks |
| Guide rail compatibility | Festool, Protool, Metabo, Makita, DeWalt |
| ASIN | B013UNUOEU |
Source: Home Depot, TME, and Industrial Tool Crib independently list matching 6-5/16" capacity, 2-5/16" throat depth, and 540 lb clamping force for this model — treated as confirmed since multiple independent retailers agree.
Bessey GTR16S6H Track Saw and Table Clamp
Manufacturer specifically lists compatibility with Festool, Protool, Metabo, Makita, and DeWalt track saw guide rails, and designs it for MDF assembly tables with a 20mm hole matrix and T-tracks.
View Price on AmazonWho this is for
Track saw users with an MDF assembly table who need to lock a guide rail securely in place for repeatable, accurate cuts — the ratchet mechanism is rated as unaffected by vibration, which matters mid-cut.
Who this isn’t for
General workpiece hold-down on a standard bench or T-track table — see the POWERTEC 71168, Rockler Auto-Lock, or Milescraft 4007 for that more general use case instead.
Bottom line
Multiple independent retailers agree on the core specs, but this is still a cross-referenced spec writeup, not a hands-on test. On paper this fills a specific niche — track saw guide rail clamping — that no other clamp on the site addresses. Bessey GTR16S6H if you’re setting up an MDF track saw assembly table.
Need more reach? See the Bessey GTR30B6 — same GTR family, nearly double the capacity (11-13/16"), but a slower screw mechanism instead of this model’s ratchet lever.