On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:01:29 -0500, (J T)
wrote:

Mon, Nov 15, 2004, 4:53pm (EST+5) (mac*davis)
says:
I use a lot of harbor freight stuff, especially clamps.. Last sale, I
bought a lot of 6" bar clamps for $2 each snip

For 6" clamps, I check Big Lots. They have what I call "quick
clamps" (tighten with one hand) 6 inchers at around $2 each. Also got
some 12" bar clamps there that work great, for around $2, and a few 24"
bar clamps for just a bit more.

But, if you want inexpensive clamps, make some wood cam clamps.
Once you make your first one, all the mystery is gone, and they go
together fast after that. Most of mine are about 99.99% plywood
(usually scrap, rather than new), and one short piece of store-bought
dowel, for a pivot. They're almost free, except for time spent, and
work. Work good. If you want plans, I've posted several, at different
times, so just check the archives.



JOAT
Any plan is bad which is incapable of modification.
- Publilius Syrus

I made several cam clamps a few months ago.. from the shopsmith site,
I think..
they're good for some applications, bit I love having tons of bar
clamps around in different sizes..
I just got four 24" clamps on ebay.. I think I paid $22 including
shipping..
I never thought I'd say this, but the HF ones were better.. lol