Project by reggle | posted 03-13-2013 11:16 PM | 7731 views | 36 times favorited | 12 comments | ![]() |
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i started building my new workbench the other weak. And i needed some long clamps the join the top together the problem with that is am to cheap to buy any. So i thought i would have ago at making them only built one at the moment.probably build more though out the weak
the pressure is applied by a wooden wedge being tapped between the clamp and the workpiece. the dowl allows the adjustable clamp head to pivot as you tap in the wedge.I used a piece of string to attach the wedge to the clamp head so i wouldn’t lose it.I will end up buying some more clamps but these will work for now.
-- reggle/england/Nothing like a good piece of hickory
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GerardoArg1
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#1 posted 03-13-2013 11:59 PM
Great work. I need some of that too. I saw the model and tourn the idee of do that. Talk me how result.
Really very practice!
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shipwright
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#2 posted 03-14-2013 12:10 AM
Great clamp. You gotta love low tech.
If you are into wedges as clamps and you’re building a new bench, have a look at this.
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Oldtool
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#3 posted 03-14-2013 12:13 AM
Nice clamp. They apply plenty of sufficient pressure for glue-ups. I’m sure it’ll work just fine, I did this too, but ended up buying clamps as time went on. I was always concerned about gluing the clamp to the work.
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#4 posted 03-14-2013 04:49 AM
I’ve never seen one of these before. A great learn.
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Doug
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#5 posted 03-14-2013 11:16 AM
I love simple projects like this. Not only does it match my skill level it’s inexpensive as well. I’ll have to make some. Thanks for posting. Favorited.
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eztrigger
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#6 posted 03-14-2013 12:45 PM
slick. learn something new everyday!
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Edziu
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#7 posted 03-14-2013 02:46 PM
I’ve got to file this away under ‘awesome ideas’ for some future project. Thanks!
Julian
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#8 posted 03-14-2013 02:49 PM
Nicely done. I have seen people use wedges in many different ways. Sometimes a regular clamp may not fit the application. If you make this type of wedge clamp out of hard wood it will last a very long time.
-- Julian
Dennisgrosen
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#9 posted 03-14-2013 10:01 PM
thanks for sharing :-)
Dennis
Sergio
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#10 posted 03-15-2013 08:01 PM
it´s a great design, tks for posting
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#11 posted 03-27-2013 11:26 PM
Good thinking process. I may have to try this.
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Tim6263
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#12 posted 05-22-2017 09:34 PM
I’m new to LJ … Thanks very much for posting … I’m building my bench now & really appreciate your info – I’ve made a 15” & a 30”, & started a couple of 4ft clamps. Very easy to build, so useful!!
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