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6th September 2007, 11:58 AM #1
zelk
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Sash clamps versus Bessey K series clamps
Hi there,
when glueing up a table top, lets say, 1100 by 2000mm and 30mm thick, in Tassie blackwood, would you use Bessey K series clamps or are you better of with your normal sash clamps?
Regards,
Zelk
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6th September 2007, 04:50 PM #2
zelk
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Surely, someone has some opinion on the matter!
Zelk
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6th September 2007, 04:58 PM #3
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I only have sash clamps so I would use those.
les
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6th September 2007, 05:01 PM #4
zelk,
Not everyone logs in every minute of the day! Try again tomorrow for the answer you need!
Next time, remember to ask before you're half way through your glue-up!
If it were me, well my sash clamps haven't been used for anything sensible since I've had the K's. I can't imagine why they'd be superior to a clamp that provides perfectly square and even clamping pressure.
Note: I am an amateur, not a clamping expert, and have been known to complete jobs as you describe perfectly satsfactorily, using bits of rope, wedges and even a car jack.
Cheers,
P
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6th September 2007, 05:13 PM #5
zelk
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Thank you for your reply Mr Bitingmidge,
The table top is a proposed project, I'm in rush to find more info regarding clamps for this purpose, as the Bessey deal on the forum is finishing tomorrow. I already have 4 K125 clamps and was wondering whether to buy 4 more for this project. Am I better of spending my money on sash or T bar clamps.
Zelk
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6th September 2007, 05:57 PM #6
If you can afford the Bessey's, get them.
They are a lifetime investment, not a one project deal.
You won't need to buy the others in future either.
Cheers,
P
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6th September 2007, 06:38 PM #7
I use K bodies for everything practicable. I haven't had a sah out of the rack since I bought the Bessey's. My only trouble is I don't have enough of them.
Boring signature time again!
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6th September 2007, 09:49 PM #8
I have amassaed some 200 odd clamps. The ones I use for glue ups are my K bod's for the ease of use. No juggling clamps, blocks and workpiece. Just glue up, place the work piece in position and place the K Body in position, clamping to moderate pressure. I have found that you do not need to squeeze the bejeezus out of the work piece for it to combine.
Pat
Work is a necessary evil to be avoided. Mark Twain
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6th September 2007, 10:24 PM #9
zelk
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Thanks Pat and Outback.
Pat, if gluing a table top would you still alternate the K body clamps, that is, one above and one below as you would with the T bar or sash clamps in order to reduce bowing?
Cheers,
Zelk