Toggle hold down clamps.

[Arnak]

Hi Folks,

Has anyone got any plans for making this style of clamp please?

Thanks,

Arnak

 

[Omnimill]

No plan, but I have one of those somewhere and could take some dimensions for you.

Vic.

 

[steamer]

They're pretty cheap from MSC

http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRI...re=ItemDetail-_-ResultListing-_-SearchResults


Like $15......in small sizes

 

[Omnimill]

I think Martins in the UK Dave, so this may be a better source?

http://www.axminster.co.uk/toggle-clamps-dept814878/

Quite nice to make your own though if you have suitable materials to hand. I thought about making some but haven't actually used the one I bought yet! ;D

 

[kustomkb]

If you have CAD software, McMaster has models you can down load and measure;

http://www.mcmaster.com/#toggle-clamps/=g2ttfc

And here is described how a fellow made some from wood;

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/16919

 

[Arnak]

Hi Giys,

Wow! Great answers, thanks very much. ;D

I didn't realise that the Axminster one's were so cheap!

I think I'll start with one then copy them to make a few more...

Should be easy once I know the basic construction.

Arnak

 

[Brian Rupnow]

Those are known as Destaco clamps on this side of the pond. Do a search for Destaco---their website lets you download solid models or .dwg files of the various sizes.----Brian

 

[Arnak]

Hi Brian,

Ohh, that is so cool. :bow:

I can see with the expanded view all the parts, very useful.

Thanks,

Arnak

 

[HS93]

I'm in the UK and have bought them on eBay, they where only about £3 ish each and free postage if I remember, I have also got them from as mentioned from Axminster but there postage in not cheap for small items.
if you just follow this link you will find plenty off sellers but remember there are so many different sizes and types

Peter

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Clamps-/66916/i.html?_nkw=toggle+clamp

 

[Arnak]

Hi Peter,

Thanks very much for that info. ;D

Amazingly the cheapest is from China including free postage.

I will order a pair to get started with.

Arnak