Built from tough steel with a aluminum clamp that clamps the underside of the trucks bedrail thus eliminating the need to drill holes into your truck and use bolts. The rack is both strong and simple to make, consisting of gussetshaped brackets glued and screwed to a backboard thats either mounted on french cleats, as. Twosided mobile clamp rack plans infinity cutting tools. The notches allow you to hang the clamps on the rack without having to tighten them. Carousel clamp rack downloadable woodworking plan pdf. Clamp rack woodworking plans woodworking plan workshop. If you want access full plans please click this link. The module, m is a length which determines the size of the basic rack tooth profile and thus of the associated cylindrical gear teeth. Dont miss the full build tutorial video above for more detailsand for a set of plans to ma. If youve got a similar assortment of these clamps, the rack shown here should suffice. Mount clamp rack sufficiently above floor and other objects, allowing stored clamps a minimum 2 clearance.
This twolayer wallmounted rack fits the bill nicely. Get deals on automotive parts, truck parts and more. It will interface with a wider wallmounted cleat, also beveled on one edge, to lock the rack to the wall. Use 14 lag screw fasteners with a minimum engagement of 2 into building structure or use 14 bolt fasteners where back side is accessible. This clamp rack saves space by stacking clamps front to back vs. Oct 4, 2017 all of the different ways to keep those clamps handy. The problem is how to organize the clamps without taking up a lot of space. This specially designed rack holds all brands of parallel clamps up to 12 in all for easy and convenient storage. Like many of you out there i dont have a complete set of one style clamp. Just what i needed great idea and plans did the trick and gives me ideas for other items for my workshop.
Woodworking clamp storage and organization youtube. How to make the worlds easiest clamp rack man made diy. That ended up giving the wallhung clamp rack a 24clamp capacity in the space i had available. In 3834 you can store 24 parallel clamps and 12 bar clamps. Mobile clamp cart from popular woodworking magazine october 2007 issue. Angleiron clamp rack a friend of mike connolly from concord, new hampshire, built this mobile clamp rack. These clever wallhung helpers not only keep all your clamps at arms reach, they also look great doing it. More free woodwork plan collections from by building this shriek clamp wring it takes no time astatine all you buttocks store dozens of clamps in a. This clamp rack has three layers which open like cabinet doors. Constructed from 16gauge steel, finished in a durable black powder coat.
I cant be specific on the gauge, but i can say this is a great rack for all my clamps of many different sizes its strong and durable and holds plenty of. Learn more it ass be custom built to conform to different sizes of clamps. Oct 30, 2012 the length of the rack is completely adjustable for as many clamps as you own. Now i can wheel all of my clamps over to a work surface instead of carrying them a few at a time. Downloadable pdf build plans for how to build a clamp rack for all clamp types and all clamp sizes.
Overall dimensions approximately 48w x 2334d x 6714h when using 4 casters. One sheet of plywood, cut carefully, will yield two clamp racks and mounting cleats for. This mobile, twosided rack is modular to change with your storage needs as. Wall mounted clamp rack downloadable plan woodcraft. Click here to download a pdf of the related drawings. If youve got a similar assortment of these clamps, the. These clamp racks are a great way to organize most clamps and can be made easily.
Modifications can be made as needed to store 30 parallel clamps in the same space or add more bar clamp and pipe clamp storage. Superior ventilation for cable and satellite boxes or any components that generate considerable heat. See more ideas about woodworking, workshop storage and woodworking shop. Sep 04, 2016 my thoughts behind the universal clamp rack was to have a universal cutout that would accept anything that i wanted to hang. But its also a little known fact you can never have a big enough clamp rack. Quick clamp racks are knocked down and carefully packed on wooden pallets for safe, efficient shipping. The shipping dimensions and weight for an 8 clamp rack with 16 clamps are. Finally, i screwed a block into the wall to hold my wooden clamp and drove a screw into the wall to hold my strap clamp. Easy clamp storage rack by wood magazine this is the most compact storage option in this roundup. These clamp racks were another project that i put off for far too long considering.
The first step was to cut the back and shelf pieces. Making a portable clamp rack via woodshopdemos it is always fun to see andrea. Of all the clamp racks ive encountered over the past few decades, this one brightly outshines the rest, allowing you to stack clamps a half dozen or so deep, saving serious wall space. Use at least four beefy screws, and more if you can.
Our latest clamps feature optional locator pins that slide in the tslot, making setup and alignment of. I dont have anything for my parallel clamps though, since i only have two right now. This is a simple project made from a small amount of material. You might consider making extra space for future additions to the family. Follow along at the link and download the free plans to build it. I screwed these clamp racks into a 2x4 with 114 pan head screws the 2x4 is screwed into studs in my garage wall with 3 construction screws, 2 per stud. Woodworking wood clamp rack measurements pdf free download. Shipping information free shipping in the continental usa only product description. Tired of dragging clamps around my shop, i built this rack that brings them right to the job. To hang and organize this type of clamp, build our fourpiece wallmounted hanger with its notched front support. Adjustable rubber lined clamping bars on the top and bottom secure components and the open design allows a higher level of equipment density within the rack. See more ideas about woodworking, woodworking projects and woodworking shop.
Solve your clampstorage problems once and for all when you make one or more of these five custom holders. And in the most recent issue of wood magazine there is an article about building a pretty nice clamp rack. It will fit regular twist bar clamps as well as the one handed ratcheting bar clamps. Great for storing bar clamps, easy to make and perfect for a tiny workshop. After this hopefully will be a rolling plywood cart to fix my plywood rack mistake project. Wood magazine woodworking project paper plan to build. Buy rack and pinion boot clamp atm 3211172 online from napa auto parts stores. Overhead clamp holder by woodworking tips this overhead clamp storage is great for those with a basement or garage workshop. Aug 28, 2015 for those of us that have a few clamps laying around the shop it can be a real pain in the neck to dig through a pile to get to to the clamp you want while performing a glue up.
Keeping your clamps close at hand can save you stress at assembly time. A backboard with protruding dowels does the job for supporting 4, 6, and 9long spring clamps. I built a simple clamp rack to store my fstyle clamps. Want a drill free install for your pickup truck rack. Here is another clamp rack which i made before hand to store my smaller f and gclamps. Flaming river fr1507c flaming river rack and pinion clamps compare mounting clamp, rack and pinion, steel, silver, allmanual rear steer omni applications, each. But the best part is that those clamps can now be stored in just a 3x2 space on your shop wall. How to make a super simple clamp rack that will hold any clamp. Mar 30, 2016 make a simple diy rack for your pipe clamps.
Apr 22, 2014 31dp00935 carousel clamp rack downloadable woodworking plan pdf. In my case, i was reusing my old clamp rack so i simply based my total length off of it. Matt h on sep 22, 2019 while i built my own rack for my fstyle clamps, i liked the simplicity of style of this specific rack for my quickrelease clamps vs having them attached to a hung edge board. Predrilled holes are 16 on center for simple mounting to wall studs. The perfect companion to our rack and pinion drive system, these clamps ride in the tslot of imperial 15 series or metric 40 mm series extrusion and allow you to clamp your rack in place, no machining required. Heres some information about my own clamps that might help you determine which sizes you need. This is my version of the clamp holder modified from the one from jeff williams published and one of three organizers i made for my tooling and accessories. The unassembled parts of the lee valley clamp rack arms, backplate, barrel bolts. Simply drill corresponding holes in the pack rack to attach the parallel clamp rack to store parallel clamps up to 50 in length. Mount your motor on the transom, and then tighten the clamp screws securely. Plans for all three clamp racks are available as pdfs or sketchup files. Woodworking wood clamp rack measurements pdf free download 6 ane 114 flathead sir wood clamp rack measurements henry joseph wood screws. As a matter of fact it was more than a success because i often had items that didnt belong on the clamp rack simply because they could fit. Diy wood clamp rack plans plans pdf download click here for download full plans this is a sample pdf of wood clamp rack plans.
We recommend clamping the rack every 16 to 20 and at either end of your rack. Wood magazine woodworking project paper plan to build five. The bar clamp rack was on sale and looked like it would really help keep my clamps better organized. If youre hanging heavy pipe clamps, you may want to counterbore and use some lag bolts to get into the studs to support the extra weight. Saw stop dewalt 788 scroll saw dewalt bench top 12 12 in. Those models can be extended to match your length capacity requirements. When the job calls for plenty of clamping pressure, nononsense cclamps provide the answer. Cut both pairs of these cleats to size, and tilt your table saw blade to bevelrip their angled edges. So stumpy set out to make a compact solution that would hold a lot of clamps in a little space. The nwr clamp rack is a versatile panel clamp rack designed to fill the panel assembly needs of the professional woodworker. Fixing into plasterboard drywall should be avoided where possible. Apr 28, 2009 consider your clamps and how they can best be stored on the two slanted sides of the rack, and notch the clamp supports accordingly.
At least 35 screws through the clamp racks and into the wall is suggested, ideally directly into the studs of the wall. Say goodbye to bungee straps forever with these ptm clamping board racks. And you can easily customize it to suit the clamps you have. I used an extra cross support screwed to the top of the rack for storing hand screws and spring clamps. When placing clamp onto rack, ensure the clamp is fully engaged in the chosen slot. Download free sketchup and pdf plans for this project. The two of us will put together a rolling clamp rack. The problem is, a lot of small shops dont have the wall space for a large selection of clamps. This mobile, twosided rack is modular to change with your storage needs as you add more clamps. It will hold 48 clamps, enough for even the biggest glueups.
Rolling clamp rack an aframe clamp rack that you can size to fit the number of clamps you have in your shop. Adjustable, foam padded mounting and clamping bars. Basic rack tooth gear profiles din 867 engineers edge. This is the place that i wanted to drill 38diameter holes on the center marks of the slots. I ran out of wood the building allow plan check out lengthiness application program must be filed before the building permit expires. To cut the slots i first made a layout line about 318 back from the front edge. I went to my scrap bin and pulled out a few pieces of 34. Jun 22, 2016 clamp rack looks and sounds like just what i need. The selfstanding structure can be erected either as a singlesided frame placed against. Find your wall studs, or use appropriate anchors, to hang the clamp rack up, screwing through the back.
This wall mounted clamp rack was built using just a half sheet of 34 inch plywood. Notice in the drawings that each rack has a cleat attached to its back with an edge beveled to 45 degrees. The free woodworking plans and projects resource since 1998. This clamp rack variety pack is a nice piece of kit, and ive already filled them up. I built this awesome mobile clamp rack for clamp storage. Solve all of your woodworking clamp storage problems with this easytobuild clamp rack. May 10, 2017 affiliate links to tools i use and believe in. Solve your clamp storage problems once and for all when you make one or more of these five custom holders. Make your own clamp rack that will hold almost any fstyle of clamp. The photograph to the left shows two 8 clamp racks packed, stacked and ready to go. Jun 21, 2015 the first one is a clamp rack for the pile of unorganized clamps that i have been neglecting for way too long.