Closet Pipe Benders Anonymous

[Dad's]

Ron
I taught High Schoolwoodworking in a shop equiped with the Jorgenson I beam
clamps you mention here. In five years of use, no one broke one of these
clamps Amatuer wood workers can really put equipment to the test.
David. If you have access to a contractors tool supply house, they may stock
these clamps or can get them.
Paul Chick RPT
Plainview MN
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Nossaman <RNossaman@KSCABLE.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2000 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: Closet Pipe Benders Anonymous


> >  I guess I don't know my own strength!
>
> Hi David, welcome to the "Tool Abuse Hour".  8^)
>
>
> >Here is a question for anyone to answer:
> >What are the best heavy duty clamps that you use and like?  Names, Model
> >Numbers, Prices and Where to Buy Info appreciated!
>
> First, by way of qualification, I feel that most clamps designated "heavy
> duty" are what I would consider general duty, and those designated "medium
> duty", "light duty", and "home owner" or "hobby" are almost purely
> decorative. I prefer using a heavier clamp than is strictly needed, at far
> less clamping pressure than the clamp is capable of, rather than a barely
> adequate clamp cranked to the edge of failure. Clamp choice scaled to the
> demands of the job.
>
> In spite of the occasional problems, pipe clamps are still a good option
> for a lot of jobs. Jorgensen sells an I beam bar clamp that looks to me
> like a good next step up (I haven't used them though). Woodworker's Supply
> lists them from $27 for 2' to $38 for 6'.
>
> F clamps are a good general use clamp, and indispensable for soundboard
> installation. I really like the Bessey "Tradesman" series, and have a
dozen
> of their 2 1/2" depth x 18" long. When I was needing bigger F clamps, I
> couldn't seem to locate any place that sold the Tradesman clamp in the
size
> I wanted, though  everyone on the planet carried "K" body clamps. I
settled
> on Woodworker's Supply's house brand with 4 3/4 depth x 24" at $12.45 ea.
I
> still like the Besseys better, but at half the price, these are decent
> clamps. Home Depot now carries Bessey. It figures.
>
> I use a couple of sizes and makes of the non-parallel jaw wooden screw
> clamps. As long as the handles are well attached, and an actual hardwood
> was used for the body, they seem to be pretty interchangeable.
>
>
> >The meek shall inhibit the earth?  Nice typo!
> >
> >Sincerely,
> >David Vanderhoofven
>
> Nope, not a typo.
> Regards,
> Ron N
>