Paul Jones 4 | 08/10/2011 21:26:47 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 forum posts 1 photos | I used to have a clip, sort of like a drawing board clip only about 5" long that when cutting large sheets, 8x4, you put it onto the cut edge to help keep the 2 cut halves together. This helped in cutting the rest of the sheet. by stopping the blade becoming jammed. I've been googling for ages now but can't find one. I must be using the wrong description. Anyone know where to buy one from.
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BillW | 08/10/2011 22:50:51 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() 711 forum posts 21 photos | come on now Paul, your a woodworker, make one. I've never seen one but I can imagine it would be very handy, particularly for thin ply. Bill. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Big Al | 09/10/2011 07:05:50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1602 forum posts 73 photos | I know exactly what you mean as I bought one years ago from B&Q, and it is made from spring steel. I have had a look at it and the only marking on it is the word professional. I believe that it was sold as a carpenters aid, or something similar. But I cant find any by googling either.
Al
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Kevin Higgins | 09/10/2011 08:48:15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() 54 forum posts 5 photos | Hi Paul ,
I'm sure it was a gadget of the month a few years back in one of the woodwork mags , I'll have a look through them later and see if a supplier was mentioned . Gives me an excuse to disappear to the shed for a while ..
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Richard Brown | 09/10/2011 09:22:19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 forum posts | Hi Paul
Axminster used to sell them as a 'Sawing Clamp' ref 80501 (2006 catalogue). Not found in a search today. If you are desparate you could try ringing them tomorrow just in case they have one laying around that is not on their system 0800 371822. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eric Harvey 1 | 09/10/2011 17:28:09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() 221 forum posts 81 photos | if you can`t find one,have you tried Bulldog clips,they work well to,regards,
Eric.
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Paul Jones 4 | 09/10/2011 18:30:07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 forum posts 1 photos | Thanks for the replies guys. I could make one Bill, but the spring steel version is much simpler and just clips onto your belt when not in use, and it suits sizes from 0-1 inch from memory. I had thought of the Bulldog clip idea Eric, it would probably work out cheaper too. Unless Kev can find out some info on them and I can find one at the right price, I reckon a large bulldog clip, around 5 -6 inch wide is my best option.
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Kevin Higgins | 09/10/2011 20:45:55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() 54 forum posts 5 photos | Hi again , I've been checking and am glad to say my mind is still working , I knew I had it in a magazine somewhere . It was in THE ROUTER mag from feb/mar 2004.... I know... how did I remember it . It was called the Wilton saw clamp and at the time was available from Spectra Tools Ltd (phone 01694 670371 ).Being from
Ireland I dont know this company but anyway.. Now ...of course , this company might not exist anymore so I googled wiltontools.com but could not find the item on their site . It retailed at £5.99 back then . I since have found it on another site GRAINGER.COM so Ive copied and pasted below for peoples info , they are out there but might not be too easy to get as we ( maybe I shouldnt generalise) are not into gadgets as much as the yanks!!!! anyway have a look below . Funnily enough , the country of origin is the U.K so surely you can get one .
WILTON Clamp, SawSaw Clamp, Throat Depth 2.75 Inches, Capacity 0.75 Inches, 4.25 x 3.0 x 1.5 Inches, Holds Cut Off Material Securely
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Paul Jones 4 | 09/10/2011 21:35:09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 forum posts 1 photos | Well done Kev. I searched for ages using things like, sheet clamp, panel clamp, plywood sheet clamp, etc, never thought of 'Sawing Clamp'...lol Found a couple http://www.tilgear.info/products/696/71603/sawing_clamp/ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sawing-Clamp-holds-wood-steady-whilst-sawing-/190508059660
Paul
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BillW | 09/10/2011 21:36:40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() 711 forum posts 21 photos | Excellent detective work Kevin, we are going to have to rename you Hercule Poirot. A quick drawing of a home made one, you could make different sizes, all it needs is a small angle plate to spread the cut. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kevin Higgins | 09/10/2011 22:03:48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() 54 forum posts 5 photos | Hi ,
great to hear they are readily available , I work alone and I might pick one up myself , nothing worse than the sheet or panel splitting at the end . As for the detective work , most of it was old style , rummaging through my old mags although .... where would we be without the internet ??? Not just for researching but for friendly banter and the passing of experiences ( good and bad), that we all can learn from . Until next time .
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Sam | 10/10/2011 22:06:55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() 386 forum posts 110 photos | Glad you have found what you are looking for , personaly I use these ![]() ![]() If you are cutting anything delicate I just wrap a bit of cloth in the jaws and thy adjust from 1mm upwards , I got mine for less than a fiver . They are meant to be for sheet metal working . Better known as "sheet metal pliers / clamps Kind regards sam Edited By Sam on 10/10/2011 22:11:51 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alan T. | 12/10/2011 20:03:40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1033 forum posts 98 photos | Hi Guys, I think the device to which you refer was known as 'the chippie's clip' originally. Cheers Alan T |
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