Sheet material cutting aid

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.

Paul

BillW

08/10/2011 22:50:51

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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

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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.

Kevin Higgins

09/10/2011 08:48:15

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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 ..

Kev H.

Richard Brown

09/10/2011 09:22:19

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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

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if you can`t find one,have you tried Bulldog clips,they work well to,regards,

Eric.

Paul Jones 4

09/10/2011 18:30:07

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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.

Paul

Kevin Higgins

09/10/2011 20:45:55

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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, Saw

Hand Tools >
Clamps >
Edge Clamps

Saw Clamp, Throat Depth 2.75 Inches, Capacity 0.75 Inches, 4.25 x 3.0 x 1.5 Inches, Holds Cut Off Material Securely

Grainger Item #	6HH06
Price (ea.)	$6.10
Brand	WILTON
Mfr. Model #	SC1
Ship Qty.	1
Sell Qty. (Will-Call)	1
Ship Weight (lbs.)	0.3
Usually Ships**	While Stock Lasts
Catalog Page No.	N/A
Country of Origin (Country of Origin is subject to change.)	United Kingdom

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Qty.

Paul Jones 4

09/10/2011 21:35:09

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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

BillW

09/10/2011 21:36:40

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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.

20mm square wood and 3mm ply.

Bill.

Kevin Higgins

09/10/2011 22:03:48

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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 .

Slan.

Sam

10/10/2011 22:06:55

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Glad you have found what you are looking for , personaly I use these

http://www.thetoolboxshop.com/14027-240mm-self-grip-sheet-metal-clamp-543-p.asp

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

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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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