Good Clamp for VPI HW-19?

Harry has always appeared a little ambivalent to me about clamps, the top tables used the HRX weight instead of the clamp. I have used the TTW clamps and weights quite a bit, I liked the brass Heavyweight better than the HRX; at least partially because it made such a nice reflection pattern from the top as it turned. Heavy sucker, weighs 1420 g. They are closing them out at $120 [will sell mine for less, too heavy for my Basis 2001]. I also have used the other TTWs, still have a 1080 g clamp. I actually liked them better than the VPI clamp [ don't tell Harry]. Just don't drop them on your toe. Results vary more, in my experience, with the various clamps, weights and rings than with about anything else. The lighter VPI clamp TTW is closing out now is a good bargain and works well, I sold one with my Aries Extended demo and the buyer is very happy with its performance.

After many years, I still use the original VPI screw on clamp on my HW-19, and it performs its job with no problems at all. I tried a few other more expensive clamps for the heck of it, but they were a chore to work on and off and weren't even as effective as the VPI clamp.

Macd: Yes, the center piece popped out on me twice in about twenty years, and I simply screwed it back in with no problems whatsoever. Also, one does not have to overdo it on the screwing down. Some people want to screw things beyond a snug fit. Not necessary, and it's only looking for trouble.

The VPI HR-X Stainless Steel Center Weight works very well but retails for $150.00 US.