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The clamp setup I have had up until now felt like putting on a t-shirt backwards. Yes, it works but it just doesn’t feel right. I had clamps hanging off the end of my bench, on shelving, on tools, and even just leaning up against the wall. I did a makeshift wall-mounted deal awhile ago but it was nothing more than a couple of boards screwed into studs that I could clamp onto. I hated it.
I have a small shop (garage) and space is at a premium. I just don’t have any room for a rack on wheels. I needed to come up with something mounted on the wall that could be modular because I knew I would have to reconfigure things to make the best use of space. Also, it needed room for growth since future clamps might make their way into the collection.
This is the result. It was culled from some ideas I saw online and then modified to include a double-cleat setup for stability and strength. Pictured are 91 clamps. Now I know some of you guys are saying “whoop-dee-do.” “I used more than than when I made my wife that cedar planter for Mother’s day.” However, these are racked in a space less than 3’ X 7’; some are 8 clamps deep.
The supports for this system can slide horizontally. This allows me to change them as needed and even store some non-clamp items if needed. For example, I can add shelving to store hand tools, etc. Lots of room for flexibility.
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David Grimes
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#1 posted 734 days ago
Very nice ! It looks a lot like what I might do if I had 91 clamps. Congrats.
DG
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Jim Jakosh
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#2 posted 734 days ago
Hi Tablesawed,
Very clean rack. If you have a place for everything, you can put everything in its place when done with a project and return the shop to an organized state. I love it. Thanks for sharing and you have a good selection of clamps!!
Nice dog in your home page photo!
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John Stegall
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#3 posted 734 days ago
That is an excellent storage system. Thanks for including your measurements in the Sketchup image. It took me all of 15 minutes to draw one up.
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John_G
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#4 posted 734 days ago
91 Clamps, holy mother of clamps…..i think i own 9….lol…. someday maybe, nice storage solution….
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Ken90712
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#5 posted 734 days ago
Nice work, I mad one that opens and has 3 storage racks. I like your idea as well, looks great. We can never evr have enough clamps LOL
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Tyler
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#6 posted 734 days ago
Above your two cleats, what does the top square piece do?
Diggerjacks
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#7 posted 734 days ago
Hello Tablesawed
Very nice
I like your idea
Very good work with this project
Thanks for sharing
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Bricofleur
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#8 posted 733 days ago
This is clever. Looks strong and adjustable. Just what I need! Thanks for sharing.
Best,
Serge
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jusfine
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#9 posted 733 days ago
Looks great!
The only thing I would recommend is not stretching your spring clamps (the two orange ended ones spread apart) as you will find in time they won’t be as strong…unless that is what you are doing it for.
I found out the hard way.
I hang mine on a steel 3/8” rod, and they are closed…
All the Best!
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scarpenter002
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#10 posted 733 days ago
Wonderful idea. The holders are very similar to the ones I made to hold my Besseys, but mine are fixed, not adjustable like yours. I can’t wait to make one like yours. Also will take into account Randy’s advise of the spring clamps. I guess I will get on Sketchup this evening and sketch that part out.
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Robsshop
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#11 posted 733 days ago
Love the rack and leaving room to grow is wise, as we all know how our clamp collection seems to multiply when the lights go out (at least that’s what I tell the Misses anyway !! ) Nice job and thanks for posting…...ROB
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Jack_T
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#12 posted 733 days ago
Very impressive clamp collection and (I think this is the first time I ever said the to a guy) nice rack;-)
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RexMcKinnon
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#13 posted 733 days ago
Great design. As your clamp colloction grows it will be easy to adjust.
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