What this is
A 36" quick-release steel bar clamp with a malleable cast sliding jaw and a 2-1/2" throat depth — standard edge-clamping reach, not the deep-throat design covered in our deep-reach bar clamps comparison (5"–12" throats). This is a longer single clamp than the multi-piece sets in our budget bar clamps comparison, aimed at longer panel or door glue-ups rather than small-parts assembly.
Full specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 38-212 |
| Length | 36" |
| Throat depth | 2-1/2" |
| Jaw | Malleable cast sliding jaw |
| Bar | Precision steel bar |
| Saddle | Heavy-duty swivel saddle |
| Mechanism | Quick-release |
| Clamping force | Not published on the manufacturer’s product page |
| ASIN | B003ES5T6A |
Source: olympiatools.com’s own product page for the 36" x 2-1/2" Quick Release Steel Bar Clamp (model 38-212) — manufacturer-published, not a retailer listing.
Olympia Tools 38-212 Quick-Release Steel Bar Clamp (36")
Standard 2-1/2" throat depth, not a deep-reach model — for clamping well inside a wide panel's edge, see our deep-reach bar clamps comparison instead.
View Price on AmazonWho this is for
Longer panel, door, or cabinet-side glue-ups needing 36" of reach with standard edge-clamping depth, at a lower price point than a name-brand equivalent.
Who this isn’t for
If you need to clamp well inside the edge of a wide panel, the 2-1/2" throat here won’t reach — see the Bessey CDS24-12WP (12" throat) or Jorgensen #4524 (5" throat) in our deep-reach bar clamps comparison instead. For small-parts work, the multi-piece sets in our budget bar clamps comparison are a better fit than one long clamp.
Bottom line
Manufacturer-sourced specs, not a hands-on test. On paper it’s a straightforward, standard-throat 36" bar clamp for longer glue-ups. Olympia Tools 38-212 if 36" of standard-depth reach covers your project.