Project by kiefer | posted 03-02-2017 09:07 PM | 8530 views | 63 times favorited | 29 comments | ![]() |
![]() |
Our Friend TYVEKBOY was very kind to make the Sketch Up drawing above and I thank him very much and appreciate his time and effort .
Here is a new box clamp I made for a school that needs some help in the shop so this is my first gift for them .
I made a video of the build and you are welcome to take a look at the construction details include in the video.
And a thumbs up would be appreciated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjADbCEZhvA
Feedback is always welcome
Klaus
-- Kiefer https://www.youtube.com/user/woodkiefer1/videos
29 comments so far
madts
home | projects | blog
1961 posts in 3796 days
#1 posted 03-02-2017 09:16 PM
Great idea. I can see some in my future.
—Madts.
-- Thor and Odin are still the greatest of Gods.
Joe Lyddon
home | projects | blog
10963 posts in 5509 days
#2 posted 03-02-2017 09:58 PM
Very Clever way you tighten it!!
... saves a lot of messing around from using the Normal band clamp!
COOL!
Thank you!
-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: https://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/index.php?media/albums/users/joe-lyddon.1389/
doubleDD
home | projects | blog
11282 posts in 3500 days
#3 posted 03-02-2017 09:58 PM
Good man Klaus to donate time and gifts for the school. They will only gain from your experience.
I love your corners to square up the box. I will start on these tomorrow. The small piece of pipe will make it easier to slide around. I use a HF ratchet strap and that will compliment it nicely. Thanks for the idea and keep them coming. I do have a box in the near future to try it on, only I need a CNC machine to carve in a name. We’ll see how that goes.
-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.
tyvekboy
home | projects | blog
2182 posts in 4470 days
#4 posted 03-02-2017 10:12 PM
Another nice jig for our shops.
-- Tyvekboy -- Marietta, GA ………….. one can never be too organized
ZAGREB
home | projects | blog
1276 posts in 3106 days
#5 posted 03-02-2017 11:14 PM
great idea Klaus
-- bambi
shipwright
home | projects | blog
8816 posts in 4254 days
#6 posted 03-03-2017 01:09 AM
I made one of these when you posted your first one. I’m still using it and it works just fine.
God an you for donating it.
-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/
DocSavage45
home | projects | blog
9071 posts in 4299 days
#7 posted 03-03-2017 01:59 AM
Your setting the bar pretty high there Klaus! Nice video and excellent jig. It’s time to use these tools in making my next boxes.
-- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher
drewpy
home | projects | blog
1098 posts in 2813 days
#8 posted 03-03-2017 03:32 AM
Nice build and nice donation, Klaus. Thanks for sharing the information.
-- Drew -- "The greatest wealth is health".
Woodknack
home | projects | blog
13593 posts in 3837 days
#9 posted 03-03-2017 03:40 AM
That definitely does it.
-- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/
Boxguy
home | projects | blog
2905 posts in 3724 days
#10 posted 03-03-2017 05:37 AM
Klaus, this is a great idea. I like the design. Your jig should work flawlessly. You have invented a simple way to apply pressure and make adjustments. I can see that this would insure that the box is perfectly square. The space around the corner would let you avoid getting in a mess with squeeze out.
I enjoyed your video. It is direct and to the point. Nice work all around.
I have had good luck with a strap hinge made this way. My method works very well, but only if you have accurate 45s on the corners. Your clamp jig would correct sloppy 45s. I especially like the idea of using the copper tubing as a spacer around the dowel. It also would let the strap slide easily to even the tension. That is a really nice touch. Keep boxing and keep posting.
Do you think your clamp could be modified to work on an 22.5 degree angled corner like on a serving tray?

-- Big Al in IN
Andre
home | projects | blog
5253 posts in 3262 days
#11 posted 03-03-2017 05:59 AM
Good thing I like doing things the hard way or else I’d have to make one of dem thing a ma jigs!
-- Lifting one end of the plank.
jeffswildwood
home | projects | blog
5132 posts in 3434 days
#12 posted 03-03-2017 12:22 PM
I too see a set or two of these in my future. I can really see how handy these would be. Great idea!
-- We all make mistakes, the trick is to fix it in a way that says "I meant to do that".
helluvawreck
home | projects | blog
32122 posts in 4323 days
#13 posted 03-03-2017 01:03 PM
Wow! Klaus, now this is what I call cookin’ with gas ; this is so creative and I can imagine that this can be used in a variety of different ways and for various projects other than boxes. This is a most interesting post. Very nice work and very practical. Thanks
You know, Klaus, this makes me wish I still had my machine shop at the plant. I would love to have one of these rigs made out of aluminum, steel pins, and bushings, etc. I enjoyed the video very much. You are very creative and resourceful. Congratulations.
helluvawreck aka Charles
http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
TechTeacher04
home | projects | blog
495 posts in 2988 days
#14 posted 03-03-2017 04:15 PM
Another great tip. I will share the pictures of my attempt of your bend wood votive holder soon.
Don Johnson
home | projects | blog
751 posts in 4237 days
#15 posted 03-03-2017 05:11 PM
These appear to solve many of the problems involved with box glue-ups. Great design!
-- Don, Somerset UK, http://www.donjohnson24.co.uk
View all comments »
showing 1 through 15 of 29 comments
Have your say...