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Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms *Pic*
By:Jack Sanderson
Date: 1/18/2003, 4:39 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms (Brian Ervin)

I've got to admit that I got the idea for the CamClamps from looking at an edge clamp in a tool a catalog. I couldn't justify spending $15 per clamp considering how many you need for staple-less stripping. I built mine for $1.85 each.

I am considering the following improvements.

1. Springs on the cams so they exert some preasure to lock the cams with out me having to squeese them. Right now you have to use both hand work them

2. I need a better coating for the cams. Sandpaper tends to scratch the surface if they slip.

3. The CamClamps work great pressing the stip aginst the form while gripping the form. They don't do much to force the bead into the previous cove unless it is used between forms as shown above. I tried wedges but they just rotate the clamp. I am thinking about a couple of solutions to this. Anyone got some suggestions

Regards,

Jack

Messages In This Thread

Strip: CamClamps between forms *Pic*
Jack Sanderson -- 1/16/2003, 8:48 pm
Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms
Brian Ervin -- 1/17/2003, 2:34 pm
Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms *Pic*
Jack Sanderson -- 1/18/2003, 4:39 pm
Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms
Ken Sutherland -- 1/23/2003, 3:45 am
Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms
mike allen -- 1/20/2003, 6:34 pm
Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms
Joel Graboski -- 1/20/2003, 12:10 pm
Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms
Rehd -- 1/20/2003, 10:50 am
Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms
Brian Ervin -- 1/20/2003, 9:56 am
Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms
Chip Sandresky -- 1/17/2003, 1:35 pm
Re: Strip: CamClamps between forms *LINK*
ChrisO -- 1/17/2003, 10:04 pm
Carefully considering CamClamps competition
Paul G. Jacobson -- 1/17/2003, 11:44 pm
Wow... *NM*
Kyle T -- 1/17/2003, 7:46 am
Now wait a sec there. Did you say "staples" :)
Paul G. Jacobson -- 1/16/2003, 9:40 pm
You caught me
Jack Sanderson -- 1/16/2003, 10:01 pm