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- From: richard@tis.com (Richard Clark)
- Newsgroups: rec.woodworking
- Subject: Re: Clamps for a workbench
- Date: 25 Jan 1993 17:55:43 GMT
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- References: <WOODWORK%93012509522987@IPFWVM.BITNET> <C1F5tp.3CD@world.std.com>
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- In article <C1F5tp.3CD@world.std.com> rdc@world.std.com (Ralph D Clifford) writes:
- >In article <WOODWORK%93012509522987@IPFWVM.BITNET> Bob Pelcovits
- ><PH500000@BROWNVM.BITNET> writes:
- >
- >>What kind of clamps do people recommend for clamping large pieces to a
- >>workbench so that the long side is free for sanding or shaping? I know
- >>about the "double" clamps that hold a workpiece and clamp to the bench,
- >>but they will grab the long side of a rectangular piece. I want, for
- >>example, to be able to rout a rabbet on the long side and have the edge
- >>guide of my router ride along unobstructed. Thanks,
- >
- > I use one of two methods for this. Most typically, I use one of the
- >foam pads. Most times, this holds the wood sufficiently for work with a
- >router, sander, etc. If I need a firmer grip, I use the bench dogs.
- >
- >
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- I find that a simple "C" clamp works just fine... One end is
- clamped where it meets the bench, the other end is held by the fence of
- my RAS (backs up against it), but you could certainly just clamp both ends.
- Just remember to put a piece of scrap between the top side of the clamp
- and the work, or you'll end up with an "O" shaped spot where the clamp
- bites down... I use just this setup to belt-sand, rout, etc...
-
- Bad ascii picture: (top view)
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- ffffffffffffffffffff
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- |C |
- bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbC................................|bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb
- C| |
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- Where "f" is the fence of my RAS,
- "b" is the edge of the bench,
- "C" is the C clamp, at an angle...
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