bobj3

Hi reikimaster

Here's small tip, to keep the black marks off the wood from the pipe .wipe them down with paint thinner then use some Johnson Floor wax,then use wax paper over the pipe(s), it's a cheap fix and keeps the pipe(s) free of glue also..


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Thrifty Tool Guy

Hello,

Relative to economical F or clutch-type bar clamps, Rockler often has sale-items at attractive prices, but the shipping costs aren't great. However, Amazon often has good prices on atleast one length of the Columbian SumoGrip clamps. This week, the 18-inch model is ~$7.75 with free shipping (orders over $25).

Like Reikimaster, I've bought the non-descript, light-weight f- and clutch-type clamps for $3~5 and they are useable. However, I've found a bit heavier unit to be, generally, better.

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bwarriner

Thanks for the advice about the pipe clamp issues. i am still waiting on my order from harbor freight. I tried to cancel the pipe threader but apparently was too late to do so. i will either return it or i may be unable to resist adding it to my collection of cool things to have. I will try the wood blocks for the clamps. thanks for the pic- it is helpful although I am still trying to conceptualize it. do you have any other pics or a link to a site?

bobj3

Hi Beth

I don't have a link, it's just something I came up with, but I will post some more pictures if the will help with your "conceptualize"

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Hi Beth

Here's some more snapshots hope they help

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bwarriner

ahhhhh, sweet relief!!! thank you for the additional pics. I GOT IT!
by the way, I have a fat cat that is a 'twin' to your dog (shown in your first picture set). Same markings and almost the same size! His name is Bartleby(ie. the Scrivener) and he is an excellent supervisor.
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Hamlin

They do make "rubber feet" for pipe clamps. I think Bob's way may be cheaper though. I got lucky an inherited my grand dad's pipe clamps. Lengths vary from 3' to 12'. I've also been adding to my collection, slowly, from HD.

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bobj3

You'er Welcome Beth

Don't do what I did the 1st time I made some , I used MDF and that was a error on part, they do like the snap off the end little parts (ears),, use 2 x 4 stock..

She is my BEST friend and is always with me most of the time,, she can be a pain from time to time, she needs go in the shop 1st.and will knock me over to be 1st... LOL LOL but I think I need to get some ear plugs for her, she funny when the router comes on she will put her pawls over her head/ears ..LOL LOL..


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Dr.Zook

Bj, I don't think that is what they had in mind (picture #5) when you were told to put bars on your windows. LOL

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bobj3

Hi Dave

hahahahaha ,, it will not keep them out but it will sure slow them down
In a way it's better,, it will nail the bad guy in the head with a pipe...plus it will take a bit of time to pull them down unlike one that's welded up as one rack..

You should see the one I made for the back room it would crack you I'm sure...


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