C-clamps with large grips

Routerforums.com were selling them some time ago, Betsy….but why dont you fashion some on your lathe !

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http://us.oak-park.com/catalogue.html?list=clmp--&product=CC100

Thanks for the links. John, while I still do have a mini lathe, with my physical issues it’s not a safe tool for me any longer. Nice idea though. :-) I’ll check out these links and see what I can find.

Thanks

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Doc – those are the exact ones. Thanks for the link. I’m going to be buying several.

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Betsy,

Here’s a suggestion for you….before paying that high price for the clamps (by the way I have 4 also just like that…lol) take the size you like, remove the cross-piece in the handle for tightening it up, take a dowel the length you want, drill a hole down the center to fit the threaded rod (determine the depth you’ll need), epoxy it in, then take a rubber tip, like on a cane, or a pair of crutches, and epoxy it on….you’re good to go, and lot less expensive….I’ve made a 1/2 dozen like that, and they work good…...just a suggestion to save you $$$$$$.......

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What a great idea Rick. I’ll give it a go.

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I saw some where someone had pinned a golf ball for a handle on this site. I would think any rubber ball should work depending on the size you like.

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Betsy,

If you try it, and you like it, and it works for you, be sure and post some pics so we can see the finished items…..I’ve made mine like I described to you about 7-8 years ago, and they are still holding…... here’s a couple of pics of the ones I made..might give you an idea or two…..lol

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Rick – thanks for the pics. I’ve got some dowel rod that I’m going to try this with. I’ll post some pics when I get them done. I knew my fellow LJ’s would come through with some ideas. It’s the little things like this that will keep me in the shop longer. So muchos gracias!

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Just an update – I took Rick’s advice and tried the dowel rod and chair leg cover. I think this is definitely going to work for me.

thanks for all the help. This just shows how much our little community helps each other. I had a problem – put it on the site and you all came through with a solution.

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Great Betsy…...I’m glad they are working out for you….I knew they would if you made a few…..Nice going…..and you even saved a couple of bucks, too…..:)

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