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Neat clamp block idea.
I started having my wife save milk containers.
I have a ply tool to equalize the pressure on my vises when closing, but they are usually a little off from what I need. So I started to copy the Lee valley thing. During a glue up last week I needed a clamp block and wax paper, but I was short handed and just grabbed a block, and saw one of my reject pieces of milk bottle sitting there. It had a label on it and I didn't want to use it for the vise tool... Perfect... glue doesn't stick to it.. it's better than wax paper in that it's not flimsy, and goes where you put it. I use tape on some of my blocks, and cauls.. and I also cork... but each block has a purpose. I have a box of offcuts used for clamping pads... But this seemed like a great solution. I plan on taking some of my blocks and putting double stick tape on them and attaching some cartons... It seems like a good solution. -- Jeff |
Neat clamp block idea.
On 12/8/2013 10:31 PM, Mike Marlow wrote:
woodchucker wrote: I started having my wife save milk containers. I have a ply tool to equalize the pressure on my vises when closing, but they are usually a little off from what I need. So I started to copy the Lee valley thing. This may make a lot of sense to Lee Valley shoppers, but somehow, I seem to doubt it really does. What is this thing you speak of Jeff? http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...05&cat=1,41659 During a glue up last week I needed a clamp block and wax paper, but I was short handed and just grabbed a block, and saw one of my reject pieces of milk bottle sitting there. It had a label on it and I didn't want to use it for the vise tool... Perfect... glue doesn't stick to it.. it's better than wax paper in that it's not flimsy, and goes where you put it. Ok - you've really confused me with this one. What the hell does wax paper, a clamp block, and a milk carton have in common? Call me stupid, but you've completely lost me here... Sometimes when clamping I use wax paper so the block doesn't get glued to the piece I am gluing. The clamp block distributes the load of the clamp when not using the big Bessey or Cabinet masters... I use tape on some of my blocks, and cauls.. and I also cork... but each block has a purpose. I have a box of offcuts used for clamping pads... Even more confused. Tape... blocks, cork? I'm really feeling stupid here Jeff... Sure tape, to prevent the blocks from sticking, cork when there's no danger, and it's soft or would get marked. Just plain wood for stuff I don't worry about because it needs more machining. But this seemed like a great solution. I plan on taking some of my blocks and putting double stick tape on them and attaching some cartons... It seems like a good solution. I'm sure it is. Whatever the hell it is... -- Jeff |
Neat clamp block idea.
woodchucker wrote:
On 12/8/2013 10:31 PM, Mike Marlow wrote: woodchucker wrote: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...05&cat=1,41659 Ok - that at least makes a little sense to me. Sometimes when clamping I use wax paper so the block doesn't get glued to the piece I am gluing. The clamp block distributes the load of the clamp when not using the big Bessey or Cabinet masters... Sure tape, to prevent the blocks from sticking, cork when there's no danger, and it's soft or would get marked. Just plain wood for stuff I don't worry about because it needs more machining. Wax paper I can understand. Cork etc. not so much... -- -Mike- |
Neat clamp block idea.
"woodchucker" wrote in message ... On 12/8/2013 10:31 PM, Mike Marlow wrote: woodchucker wrote: I started having my wife save milk containers. I have a ply tool to equalize the pressure on my vises when closing, but they are usually a little off from what I need. So I started to copy the Lee valley thing. This may make a lot of sense to Lee Valley shoppers, but somehow, I seem to doubt it really does. What is this thing you speak of Jeff? http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...05&cat=1,41659 Wow. $13.50 for something I made ages ago out of free plastic laminate samples from Homely Despot. Art |
Neat clamp block idea.
On 12/9/2013 4:38 PM, Artemus wrote:
"woodchucker" wrote in message ... On 12/8/2013 10:31 PM, Mike Marlow wrote: woodchucker wrote: I started having my wife save milk containers. I have a ply tool to equalize the pressure on my vises when closing, but they are usually a little off from what I need. So I started to copy the Lee valley thing. This may make a lot of sense to Lee Valley shoppers, but somehow, I seem to doubt it really does. What is this thing you speak of Jeff? http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...05&cat=1,41659 Wow. $13.50 for something I made ages ago out of free plastic laminate samples from Homely Despot. Art Like I said I had too but out of ply, but it's not as nice as this... too thick... the plastic laminate tends to curl, at least my pieces do.. has your stayed flat.??? -- Jeff |
Neat clamp block idea.
Artemus wrote:
"woodchucker" wrote in message ... On 12/8/2013 10:31 PM, Mike Marlow wrote: woodchucker wrote: I started having my wife save milk containers. I have a ply tool to equalize the pressure on my vises when closing, but they are usually a little off from what I need. So I started to copy the Lee valley thing. This may make a lot of sense to Lee Valley shoppers, but somehow, I seem to doubt it really does. What is this thing you speak of Jeff? http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...05&cat=1,41659 Wow. $13.50 for something I made ages ago out of free plastic laminate samples from Homely Despot. Art That's product is practically embarrassing... |
Neat clamp block idea.
"woodchucker" wrote in message ... On 12/9/2013 4:38 PM, Artemus wrote: "woodchucker" wrote in message ... On 12/8/2013 10:31 PM, Mike Marlow wrote: woodchucker wrote: I started having my wife save milk containers. I have a ply tool to equalize the pressure on my vises when closing, but they are usually a little off from what I need. So I started to copy the Lee valley thing. This may make a lot of sense to Lee Valley shoppers, but somehow, I seem to doubt it really does. What is this thing you speak of Jeff? http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...05&cat=1,41659 Wow. $13.50 for something I made ages ago out of free plastic laminate samples from Homely Despot. Art Like I said I had too but out of ply, but it's not as nice as this... too thick... the plastic laminate tends to curl, at least my pieces do.. has your stayed flat.??? -- Jeff I.'.ve had no trouble with them for 20+ years, both in dry AZ and humid OR. Art |
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