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Re: Shear Clamps
By:Hans Friedel
Date: 10/22/2000, 3:05 am
In Response To: Re: Shear Clamps (Pete Strand)

: I use a combination of "C" clamps and clamps made from PVC pipe
: sawed and split on the bandsaw. Probably 50 clamps in all are used to hold
: the shearclamps for gluing. I have found that if I use only PVC and no C
: clamps the pieces can creep. Be sure that you get a thin glue line that is
: uniform. If there is a space, put a clamp there.

: Pete Strand

Not a bad ide sometimes I use 4-5 small metal clamp also

A thin glue is better if you can trust your clamps. But I am a rather sloppy builder so I prefer a thicker glue.

Hans

Messages In This Thread

Shear Clamps
Paul Johnson -- 10/20/2000, 5:32 pm
Re: (Shear -> Sheer) Clamps
Paul Johnson -- 10/22/2000, 11:46 am
Re: Shear Clamps
Hans Friedel -- 10/21/2000, 2:40 am
Re: Shear Clamps
Pete Strand -- 10/21/2000, 8:42 am
Re: Shear Clamps
Hans Friedel -- 10/22/2000, 3:05 am
Re: Lots of Clamps *Pic*
Shawn Baker -- 10/20/2000, 5:52 pm