Free clamps
09-14-2009, 02:42 PM
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RE: Free clamps
ORIGINAL: Walther
I am not sure if this has been on here or not but this is my free clamp.
I am not sure if this has been on here or not but this is my free clamp.
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09-14-2009, 04:24 PM
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RE: Free clamps
So i guess varying the width will provide different pressures? I'm wondering how to make protectors for the ends. ahaa.. you could use the same pvc and put rounded bottoms held on with the pvc glue... You would need to reduce the clamp space the width of the protectors...
Here is a pic but this may be overkill of a very good idea??
Here is a pic but this may be overkill of a very good idea??
09-14-2009, 06:43 PM
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RE: Free clamps
I have been using the wooden spring loaded clothing line clips for years as clamps for building R/C models. The clips can even be taken apart and reassembled "backward" to better serve our requirements.
09-14-2009, 08:58 PM
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RE: Free clamps
ORIGINAL: KitBuilder
So i guess varying the width will provide different pressures? I'm wondering how to make protectors for the ends. ahaa.. you could use the same pvc and put rounded bottoms held on with the pvc glue... You would need to reduce the clamp space the width of the protectors...
Here is a pic but this may be overkill of a very good idea??
So i guess varying the width will provide different pressures? I'm wondering how to make protectors for the ends. ahaa.. you could use the same pvc and put rounded bottoms held on with the pvc glue... You would need to reduce the clamp space the width of the protectors...
Here is a pic but this may be overkill of a very good idea??
09-18-2009, 08:41 AM
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RE: Free clamps
ORIGINAL: Walt Thyng
Shared your tip with Fox Valley Aero club and got a good idea back: use slit fuel tubing on the cuts to avoid marking the surface.
WT
Shared your tip with Fox Valley Aero club and got a good idea back: use slit fuel tubing on the cuts to avoid marking the surface.
WT
09-18-2009, 02:44 PM
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RE: Free clamps
I haven't tried this yet because it just occurred to me while checking this thread, but why couldn't you make a tool using a clothes pin? Run a screw or bolt through both sides of the jaws (inside to outside). Then squeeze. If you left a point on them they would act as holders as well. You might need a couple or three different sizes.
I'll make one up this evening and see if it works.
Walt
I'll make one up this evening and see if it works.
Walt
