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Default Izzy Swan - X-Clamp System

On Monday, May 10, 2021 at 10:48:40 AM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
On 5/9/2021 10:40 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
Comments?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD-qDQI8DXI&t=405s



Now that is funny. I guess pandering to the inexperienced. Did you
notice him panting through the video? No, watch again, especially near
the 9 minute mark.


Are you aware of Izzy's health problems? That could have something to
do with it.


This looks to be a solution to a problem that does not exist.

First off if it is designed to save space during storage it saves very
little. I have 22 of these style clamps hanging separately in a 27"
wide space. They are spaced about 1/2" apart and the bars on different
levels fit between the clamping ends.

Second, clamp are heavy. Tie 4 together and add the components to hold
them all evenly and you are talking some serious weight. Did I mention
that he was panting?

Third. I have never needed clamps to be evenly spaced and quite often
my clamps need to go in separately to fine tune where each goes. Gluing
flat panels is not much of what I do.


Well, then you are the targeted audience. ;-)


Fourth. What if you only need one or two clamps. do you use the whole
assembly again?
Remember the panting?


Now you're sounding like one of those infomercials where the actor
fights with the tangled garden hose or whatever is the current version
of whatever product the guy is selling. Making everything sound worse
than it really is. ;-)

If you only need one or 2 clamps, you (he) grab one or two of the single
clamps hanging on the wall next to the X-Clamp rack. I'm pretty sure
that this device isn't meant to replace/bundle every clamp in the shop.

https://i.imgur.com/JV91JNJ.jpg


Fifth. What problem does this solve?

Probably a fun project for him but not necessary or any kind of
improvement IMHO.

I am familiar with Izzy but don't really recall him building things
except for his channel. Where am I going with that? He still does not
know how to glue up0 panels and not create a glue up mess.


I only linked to the X-Clamp portion of his most recent video. Start
at the beginning of the video for his words on where his channel
and business is headed.