Clever idea, but too easy to make at home. Why not just build one out of scrap plywood? Also, I'm at a point where the first question I have to ask myself when considering a new tool is, Where will it live when I'm not using it? Maybe I could find a few square inches to hang it near the clamps . . .

 

My thoughts exactly. I'd likely make wood cam clamps to go with them too. Take them apart, have a hole in each one, then run paracord thru the holes and hang on the wall.

 

Rockler had a special on Bessey clamps a while back, 4 clamps plus a set of KP blocks. The blocks well, adjustable for clamping different size parts (depending on the size of your clamps, are stackable, take up little space - and cost about $20 for a set of four.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/BESSEY-K-Body-REVO-KP-Block-4-Piece-KP/205404081?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cgoogle%7c&mid=s0nRcVzoo%7cdc_mtid_8903tb925190_pcrid_195274179091_pkw__pmt__product_205404081_slid_&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr5uwzu3X2QIVTluGCh1iNg8UEAQYASABEgJF__D_BwE&dclid=CNKB79Ht19kCFcWxswodFTEG8w

 

I agree in process of buying the the Bessey clamps. Waiting for clamps to come into Home Depot. Already have the blocks.

 

Andy, I just bored a bunch of 1" holes down the center of an 8' tubafor then ripped it. Walla...4 ea. 4' clamp stands.

 

Sounds like a lazy Sunday afternoon project for the CNC! :grin:

 

I have Jet parallel clamps. They have a flat back so they sit right up on a table. The Jet clamps have a quick release lever. The Woodpecker bars hold the clamps, not the workpiece. So drilling holes in a 2x4 or 1x, then sawing out the opening with a band saw to hold the clamps sounds like a cheaper solution to me. You can make it as long as you want for table and counter top lengths.

I have a couple of Woodpecker items that are terrific, their router mounting plate and their table saw setup jig for measuring fance-blade-miter slot alighment. But by and large, their stuff is iffy usefulness and way too high priced to suit me.

 

...too many moving parts... But they sure do look good...now, where to put them...

 

They do look good, it's the pretty red color Woodpecker has. :wink:

Nick, it's not where do I put it but it's where (did) I put them.

 

Don I did what Gene did took a 2x6 drilled holes down the center than ripped in in two pieces. Have been using
it for several years now. Have three different sizes. Drill 3/4" holes for 1/2" pipe clamps and larger holes for
3/4" pipe clamps.

 

Woodpecker=$$$$$$$$$ Their quality is top shelf, for a price. They have come up with some great ideas over the years. A lot can be shop built for way less, not as purty but the only one looking at them is the guy using it, and he can spend the money he saved on a cold one.
Herb

 

I have a couple of their items. One such item, my wife bought me for a gift. I have used it several times, especially when breaking down sheet goods. Good quality, and made in the U.S.A.

 

Mike my question was what size story stick do you have. However I did figure you guys with cnc would make your own clap jig. I have already bought the four blocks. I am waiting for the 24 inch Bessy clamps to be back at home depot.

 

Sorry, I didn't have my brain engaged. The stick is 24 inches long. It works well for laying out repeated marks for ripping. The guides can be adjusted easily. In the past, I have made my own, but my sweetie wanted to surprise me...and she did!

Also have a set of the Story Stick Pro Offset Tabs. I use those on the stick a lot.