Strut clamps

Neat Mark. You’ll need a power source to turn the nuts to bring it up the rod fast.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Cool Clamps!

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

Very nice. Let us know what you think after you try it out.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Nice set of clamps. Like Wayne, I would be interested in hearing how well they work for you.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

I think this is what I saw at Rockler.

Mark,
You might be surprised how much you can clamp. It had to be cheaper than the door clamp. I’ve thought about making some kind of door clamp but haven’t gotten around to it. Thanks for sharing. I’m sure it will speed up what ever I do.
Tom

-- Thos. Angle

Thats pretty slick, Mark. Not only did you improvise and build your own, you also saved $190.00. Ya can’t beat that!

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

Woooo Hoooo! Great idea please keep us posted?
And where do you buy unistrut?

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

I got the strut from a construction supply place. Electric supply places have it as do most big orange or blue stores.

Now if I could only figure out how to build a jointer….

There are plans for one (jointer) in the Shopnotes Tools and Jigs publication. It uses a router for edge jointing. I belive it will joint up to almost 2”.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Great idea. Ive got the supplies at work, Ill give it a try.

-- bryano

Nice job.

-- Jiri

Great idea for off the shelf hardware. Ive got one very similiar, using the narrow profile unistrut and inlaid level with the top surface four struts tit tat toe style across my four foot by four foot laminated 2×4 glue up table. Then used midified pipe clamps by attaching four hole angle brackets to each then using unistrut nuts to attach the clamps they slide into place then lock down with unistrut nut and bolt. The whole table surface is level to work on. Its adaptable to any situation. Unistrut clamps could be made diagonal (like a panel saw) for those with limited space.

-- another tip from cooperedpatterns