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− | A PVC pipe clamp is nothing more than an inch of pvc pipe slit open. It is a simple type of spring clamp readily made from plastic pipe scrap. If you need greater clamping force, use 2" pieces of pipe instead of 1". | + | A PVC pipe]] clamp is nothing more than an inch of [[Make Things from PVC Pipe|pvc pipe]] slit open. It is a simple type of spring clamp readily made from [[Make Things from PVC Pipe|plastic pipe]] scrap. If you need greater clamping force, use 2" pieces of pipe instead of 1". |
Here are some with some fancy wooden jaws added. This also increases the spring force. | Here are some with some fancy wooden jaws added. This also increases the spring force. | ||
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[[Image:PVC_clamp.jpg]] | [[Image:PVC_clamp.jpg]] | ||
− | http://www.pvcworkshop.com/ShopProjects.htm | + | http://www.pvcworkshop.com/ShopProjects.htm |
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===Tape=== | ===Tape=== |
Revision as of 23:01, 11 June 2007
G clamp
Spring clamp
Sash
Quick release clamp
Spreader
Monkey wrench
Vice
Mole grips
A locking type of plier. Not made from moles.
Portable workbench
Heavy Object
Gravity is enough for some jobs.
Rope & Wedge
A rope is tied round the items to be clamped. A wedge is inserted under the rope to pull the rope tight. Using one wedge on each side is preferable, as it avoids asymmetric pull.
When a wedge is not to hand, scrap wood, food tins and so on can be used.
Dog Clamp
A dog clamp has 2 spikes that are knocked into the pieces of wood to be held together. Inserting the clamp pulls the wood together.
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PVC Pipe Clamp
A PVC pipe]] clamp is nothing more than an inch of pvc pipe slit open. It is a simple type of spring clamp readily made from plastic pipe scrap. If you need greater clamping force, use 2" pieces of pipe instead of 1".
Here are some with some fancy wooden jaws added. This also increases the spring force.
http://www.pvcworkshop.com/ShopProjects.htm
Tape
Tape can be used as a crude clamp. The tape is puled tight as its applied, and clamping force builds up with each added turn of tape. In initial layer of paper or polythene can be used to stop tape sticking to the workpiece.
Screw
A screw in an inconspicuous position is sometimes good as a clamp.
Clothes Peg
Simple minimal cost spring pegs. Small jaw opening, too small for most work. Oversize pegs are now available.