ChetlovesMer Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Seems like there are a lot of ways to store clamps. I've seen some pretty inventive stuff. Mine are all very straight forward. Other than a few hand-screws and some small spring clamps which I keep in a drawer. Here are my clamp racks. Let's see yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Nothing fancy here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Feel kind of stupid posting this twice in one week, but oh well. Since this pic was taken I've added a set of four 82 inchers. And no, the other two 12 inchers are not missing...they were in use at the time. Must have sets of four or multiples of four. Or I would have a mental breakdown. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Looks like sweet vertical Venetian blinds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Dang, Eric, You are well organized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post estesbubba Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Nothing fancy but does the trick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Wow! That's a lot of old school Besseys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaveT Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Quietly contemplates how to take a picture of his 6 clamps that can look as good as those.... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Quietly contemplates how to take a picture of his 6 clamps that can look as good as those....photoshop it Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Wow! That's a lot of old school Besseys! Back in 2005 and 2006, Amazon had some crazy deals on Bessey's that would sometimes only last for minutes. Lee Valley and Hartville Tool also had some great deals on the kits with blocks. In a year's span I ended up with 52 of the original K-Body clamps at an average of $14.40 each! Now let's just say I'm hoping these last a lifetime because paying today's prices to replace them would be painful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Haha yes today's prices are awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 There are a few more clamps on the lower rack now, but this is a pic of my clamp racks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hmm... I spy a drill press that looks very familiar.. Does that have the foot switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 There are a few more clamps on the lower rack now, but this is a pic of my clamp racks On a side note... How do you like your rigid sander? I am in the market for an oscillating sander and a buddy recommended that one since it does more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 It is a good sander, and I would definitely recommend it. Dust collection on it is satisfactory. It is the only stationary sander in my shop, and it meets my needs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 It is a good sander, and I would definitely recommend it. Dust collection on it is satisfactory. It is the only stationary sander in my shop, and it meets my needs. I got it recently after seeing it in so many shop photos here and recommended specifically by so many on here. I've only had limited experience so far but I too would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Not got a huge amount of clamps but an adequate quantity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 TerryMck, Are those band clamps I see dangling down in the middle of the second photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hi Chet. No they are just some F clamps that are hanging from the rafters along with some 3 way edge clamps and some mitre clamps. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Oh, I thought they were Bessey band clamps. I have a pair of those and use them all the time. They are about as sweet as a band clamp can get... for those of us who are excited about band clamps.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I'm guessing from the pics that you guys don't live as close to HF as I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Are Harbor Freight based in Texas Ken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Going from memory (and that's not a good source) they are out of California. Years and years ago, before they had them on every street corner, dad would order from them and that's where they were shipped from. We still have a drill press here at my shop that is probably 35 years old. Doesn't get daily use but has still been a good one. If they just made clamps with orange handles, I could show mine on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 The beginner rack...... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcarswell Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 On a side note... How do you like your rigid sander? I am in the market for an oscillating sander and a buddy recommended that one since it does more than that. I got one and love it . It also just won a fww shootout. Pic of my rack tonight looks like the rest though. My wife commented recently that my clamps appeared to be breeding somehow Edited in the picture finally. The lighting is jacked. Some of the clamp styles are stacked there are a few more than would appear at a glance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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