{"product_id":"irwin-quick-grip-36-heavy-duty-bar-clamp-reversible-spreader-bar","title":"IRWIN QUICK-GRIP 36\" Heavy-Duty Bar Clamp \u0026 Reversible Spreader Bar","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCLAMP AND SPREADER IN ONE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The jaw reverses so this heavy-duty bar clamp becomes a spreader bar that pushes the sling rails apart to tension your new sling while you bolt the frame back together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eONE-HANDED OPERATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squeeze the trigger to spread the rails while your other hand lines up the bolts and tension rod. No cranking, no extra set of hands needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36\" CAPACITY FOR PATIO FRAMES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens up to 36 inches, wide enough to span the sling rails on dining chairs, high-back chairs, chaise lounges and ottomans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHEAVY-DUTY 600-LB RATED:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced I-beam bar resists bowing and twisting, and POWER LOCKS hold the rails apart while you work. A quick-release trigger lets go smoothly when you're done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME-FRIENDLY PADS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-marring jaw pads protect powder-coated aluminum finishes, so you can spread and clamp without scratching your furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it helps with sling replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement slings are cut slightly narrower than the frame on purpose, so they stretch tight once tension is applied. That means the hardest part of the job is spreading the sling rails far enough apart to bolt the frame back together and get the top tension rod in. This clamp in spreader mode holds the rails apart for you, so you can line everything up and tighten it down. It makes re-slinging even a single chair easier. For a whole set (4 or more slings), see our 4-ton hydraulic frame spreader kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it to change a sling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet it up as a spreader.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide the bar through the handle so it sticks out the back, then reinstall the end jaw facing outward, so the jaws push apart instead of squeezing together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/8134\/2012\/files\/spreader-clamp-step-1.png?width=800\" alt=\"Set the clamp up as a spreader\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:560px;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove the old sling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the old sling down the center lengthwise with scissors, then slide the fabric and spline out through the bottom of the frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/8134\/2012\/files\/sling-install-remove-old.jpg?width=800\" alt=\"Remove the old sling\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:560px;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen up the frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take out the top bar of the chair, then remove the screws or bolts from one side of the chair frame so that side separates from the rest of the frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/8134\/2012\/files\/sling-install-unbolt-side.jpg?width=800\" alt=\"Unbolt one side of the chair frame\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:560px;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlide in the new sling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide the new sling into the track on the side that's still attached, then into the track on the side you unbolted. Keep the spline in the fabric as you feed it, and line the sling up with the top and bottom of the rails. A second set of hands helps, and a little Windex sprayed along the track makes it slide easier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/8134\/2012\/files\/sling-install-slide-in.jpg?width=800\" alt=\"Slide the new sling into the rail tracks\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:560px;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread the rails.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lay the chair on its side on a sturdy, padded workbench. Place the clamp between the sling rails and squeeze the trigger to spread them apart and add tension to the sling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/8134\/2012\/files\/sling-install-spread-rails.jpg?width=800\" alt=\"Spread the sling rails with a spreader bar\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:560px;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt it back together.\u003c\/strong\u003e With the rails spread, put the screws or bolts back in without fully tightening them, install the top tension rod, then tighten everything down and press the quick-release to remove the clamp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/8134\/2012\/files\/sling-install-bolt-together.jpg?width=800\" alt=\"Bolt the frame back together with the rails spread\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:560px;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim any excess spline with snips and put the end caps back on the sling rails.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/8134\/2012\/files\/sling-install-finish.jpg?width=800\" alt=\"Trim the spline and reattach the end caps\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:560px;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread the rails gently and only as far as you need. Aluminum frames flex, but over-spreading can bend them. Watch our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-install\"\u003esling installation video\u003c\/a\u003e to see each step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: IRWIN QUICK-GRIP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum jaw opening: 36 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated clamping force: 600 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBar: reinforced I-beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts between clamp and spreader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IRWIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67963322106172,"sku":"PSD-CLAMP36","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/8134\/2012\/files\/18258895.jpg?v=1793244842","url":"https:\/\/patioslingsdirect.com\/products\/irwin-quick-grip-36-heavy-duty-bar-clamp-reversible-spreader-bar","provider":"PatioSlingsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}