Turntable With Track System

yomax4 · Dec 16, 2019

What's next a robot to grab and manipulate your work? :thumbsup:

Big Barn · Dec 21, 2019

I chopped the end off some sliding arm clamps and welded on 1/2 inch bolts to match the holes on my table.

BukitCase · Dec 21, 2019

Terry, since you cut off the part of those Stronghand clamps where the V jaws go, you might wanna get a set or two of these (if you do much with pipe/tube)

MagHold & MagRest V-Pad Kits - Strong Hand Tools

Altho they left out the CENTER magnet on the base; don't remember if it's easy to MOVE one of the magnets to the center so it'd work better on the swivel/screw end... Steve

Big Barn · Dec 21, 2019

Good idea, Steve. I think I have a couple. I’ll try it tomorrow.

dragoneggs · Dec 22, 2019

Between Bukit and Barn, I am backlogged with ideas... I need to retire.

Big Barn · Dec 22, 2019

BuckitCase’s idea to use the V pad works well

BukitCase · Dec 23, 2019

Terry, my intention was using the SEPARATE, magnets included, version of the V pads; but I like your implementation BETTER - I have a couple of the "built-in magnets" version, but since I have 2 DOZEN of the "4 in 1" clamps (12 of the 8", 12 of the 12" and a couple of the "one hand") and they all come with the "step over" and V pads, (not positive the "one hand" clamps have those extras) I'm not envisioning a shortage of the "regular", non-magnet pads :laughing:

I also had bought a bunch of the little round neodymium magnets, and your implementation puts the magnet right in the center where it SHOULD be.

'Nuther possibly useful hint - if you have more than a couple of those "4 in 1" clamps, there may be times (I've had a couple) where you need a TALLER "step-over" clamp - neat thing is, ALL those extra pieces are 3/8" thread. Just take 2 or 3 of the screw-in spacers and STACK 'em. (screwed together, of course

)... Steve

Big Barn · Dec 23, 2019

More good suggestions. Thanks Steve.

My “better” implementation of built in magnet version was a matter of “run what ya brung” and not the result of any serious thinking.

And btw I purchased new Bessey clamps on sale locally

but I decided to surgically alter my older used Stronghands. (Which are 1/4 inch longer in comparable sizes and of equal quality. Uncertain of metal hardness though if that is even a concern in clamps this small. )