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Title: Toolmaker's clamps
Post by: Mike K on August 30, 2009, 06:04:37 PM

This is my third project with the X2 mill.  I could probably buy clamps, but making stuff is so much fun...plus the learning experience.  I also got to use the angle blocks I made earllier.

I milled the angles on the small clamps, and even that was painstaking.  Yes, Santa, I NEED a bigger mill.  So I knew I had to lop off the wedges on the bandsaw.  I was very surprised...The setup worked so well that I only needed a 5-10 thou finish pass.  Too bad I don't know anyone who needs clamps, as I hated to take the setup down.
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w174/upand_at_them/Mill_Projects/Toolmakers_clamps/IM000025.jpg)

I didn't take any pics of drilling the holes, as that's pretty boring.

This is what I have right now:
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w174/upand_at_them/Mill_Projects/Toolmakers_clamps/IM000000.jpg)

And there it stands until I make a knurler for the handles.  That's the kitchen counter and I'm single, so it might just stay right there for a while. :)

Mike

Title: Re: Toolmaker's clamps
Post by: chuck foster on August 30, 2009, 08:14:12 PM

looking good mike  :thumbup:............those clamps will come in very handy.
i have some i made in high school and i use them almost every day.

chuck  :wave:

Title: Re: Toolmaker's clamps
Post by: bogstandard on August 30, 2009, 10:56:03 PM

Very nicely made Mike.

I am a great believer in making more than you need while you have everything set up.


BTW, you don't have to be single to be able to leave things on a counter top like that.

But you have to become deaf when the tongue lashings start, and have a good nose to search out where they eventually ended up.


Bogs

Title: Re: Toolmaker's clamps
Post by: Mike K on August 31, 2009, 07:10:17 AM

I made these as a starter project and haven't needed them yet, so hopefully they'll get used as I get into engines and other projects.

Bogs, I saw one guy - maybe it was another forum - he had his mini-mill setup right next to his bed.  And his wife let him!

Mike

Title: Re: Toolmaker's clamps
Post by: arnoldb on August 31, 2009, 07:35:20 AM

Nice job on those Mike.

Arnold

Title: Re: Toolmaker's clamps
Post by: Brass_Machine on August 31, 2009, 09:11:34 AM

Nice job. Those look sharp.

Eric

Title: Re: Toolmaker's clamps
Post by: raynerd on August 31, 2009, 02:41:34 PM

Quote from: Mike K on August 30, 2009, 06:04:37 PM

That's the kitchen counter and I'm single, so it might just stay right there for a while. :)

Mike

I`ve not laughed so much in ages!  :lol:   :lol: :lol:

Good job on the clamps!  :clap: :clap: :thumbup:

Title: Re: Toolmaker's clamps
Post by: CrewCab on August 31, 2009, 04:13:11 PM

Cheers Mike, useful and enjoyable thread  :thumbup:

CC

Title: Re: Toolmaker's clamps
Post by: Mike K on August 31, 2009, 04:48:05 PM

Thanks, guys.  Hopefully before long I can add to the Bling Quotient.

Mike