2 hours ago, kmealy said:

another great deal on a "Craftsman Work Surface"  complete with cord and switch.

 

https://www.ebth.com/items/5812788-craftsman-work-surface-and-wood-working-tools

 

where do they get these nincompoops?

Looks like something I'd buy....and not say a word.   Lathe chisels, three scraper, and the router bit set....might be worth the spare change.   I have the version made by SKIL, for the "work Surface"....and mine has a router. 

 

2 hours ago, kmealy said:

another great deal on a "Craftsman Work Surface"  complete with cord and switch.

 

https://www.ebth.com/items/5812788-craftsman-work-surface-and-wood-working-tools

 

where do they get these nincompoops?

 

I'm sure this is just a Standard Disclaimer but it made me laugh never-the-less...

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

I would have been interested in the 'channel lock pliers' except they had blue handles...all my Channel Lock pliers already have blue handles (grips) on them so it might be too confusing. I do have a couple of pair of Snap-on pliers with red handles and a couple pair of John Deere with black grips (handles) and two pair of Stanley with yellow grips (handles). Must be a proprietary thing.

 

Wish I had thought up the work surface with a cord & switch thing though...I could retire

Maybe they could sell my pole cat.

 

Probably need one of these to get him down...

 

 

I always thought they were called PIPE CLAMPS !

 

 

Preston

On 5/12/2017 at 5:59 PM, steamshovel said:

I always thought they were called PIPE CLAMPS !

 

 

Preston

Yes, they are used for clamping pipes.   I also have some that clamp bars, and some that clamp Fs and Cs.   Still others clamp ponies, bessies (cows), springs, and adjustables (whatever those are).

 

Mr Literal told me about all these.

Speaking of clamps, there's one that resembles a spring clamp but appears to ratchet. Looks handy as heck. Does anybody know what they're called and who makes them?

1 hour ago, Gene Howe said:

Speaking of clamps, there's one that resembles a spring clamp but appears to ratchet. Looks handy as heck. Does anybody know what they're called and who makes them?

These? Made by Bessey...https://www.zoro.com/bessey-deep-reach-ratchet-spring-clamp-2-in-cap-xcru3/i/G5018194/

 

fragile...

Yep, that's it, Dave. Thanks.

Yes, I got something like this with an assortment of Quik-Grip clamps.   My problem is that it is really difficult to get much force on the pads because there's no mechanical advantage.  That is, if you put 40 lb of squeeze on the handle,you get about 40 lb of squeeze on the head.  The ratchet merely locks it in place (sort of like a La-z-boy footrest).  Might just be that brand.  http://www.irwin.com/tools/clamps/handi-clamps

 

Edited May 16, 20179 yr by kmealy

24 minutes ago, kmealy said:

Yes, I got something like this with an assortment of Quik-Grip clamps.   My problem is that it is really difficult to get much force on the pads because there's no mechanical advantage.  That is, if you put 40 lb of squeeze on the handle,you get about 40 lb of squeeze on the head.  The ratchet merely locks it in place (sort of like a La-z-boy footrest).  Might just be that brand.  http://www.irwin.com/tools/clamps/handi-clamps

 

Just checked reviews for the Bessys on Amazon. You are correct. The #1 negative was that not enough pressure can be applied. So, scratch that one off my list.

Edited May 16, 20179 yr by Gene Howe

12 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

Just checked reviews for the Bessys on Amazon. You are correct. The #1 negative was that not enough pressure can be applied. So, scratch that one off my list.

 

These clamps work well in my opinion.  They will exert more pressure than a spring clamp and lock in place where a spring clamp won't.

50 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

 

These clamps work well in my opinion.  They will exert more pressure than a spring clamp and lock in place where a spring clamp won't.

On YouTube, I've only seen them used to hold stops for milling operations. They are handy for such uses but, I'll stick with my Ponys. I'm in no hurry.

Edited May 16, 20179 yr by Gene Howe