What this is
An 8"-capacity C-clamp with a malleable cast-steel frame, black oxide finish, and an adjusting swivel saddle at the screw end — the same general size class as the Bessey B-HS8 in our C-clamps comparison, but a lighter, more general-purpose construction than Bessey’s drop-forged Heavy-Service line.
Full specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 38-148 |
| Clamping capacity | 8" |
| Throat depth | 4" |
| Material | Malleable cast steel frame, black oxide spindle and handle |
| Saddle | Heavy-duty adjusting swivel saddle |
| Shipping weight | ~4.86 lb (Amazon listing) |
| Clamping force | Not published in the listings we checked |
| ASIN | B003ES5T4W |
Source: webstaurantstore.com and Groves Industrial independently list matching 8" capacity / 4" throat depth specs for model 38-148, which we’re treating as confirmed since two independent retailers agree.
Olympia Tools 38-148 C-Clamp (8" x 4")
A lighter, general-purpose alternative to the drop-forged Bessey B-HS8 at the same 8" capacity class — sized for home, garage, and general woodshop use rather than industrial-duty holding.
View Price on AmazonWho this is for
General workshop, garage, and home use where an 8"-reach C-clamp is needed but the extra weight and cost of Bessey’s drop-forged Heavy-Service line isn’t necessary.
Who this isn’t for
Industrial or heavy-duty holding where frame rigidity under high load matters most — the Bessey B-HS8’s drop-forged construction (27.5 lb) in our C-clamps comparison is the sturdier option at the same capacity.
Bottom line
Two independent retailers agree on the core specs, but this is still a cross-referenced spec writeup, not a hands-on test. On paper it’s a straightforward, lighter-weight 8" C-clamp for general shop use. Olympia Tools 38-148 if you don’t need Bessey’s heavier-duty build.