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  1. 26th August 2004, 09:44 PM #1
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    Default WOODWORKING QUIZ for 26 AUG 04

    Good Evening Friends,
    Having those clamps with the little wooden handles that seem to let your hand slip while you are tightening them is a pain.

    What could you do to get a better grip?

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  2. 26th August 2004, 09:51 PM #2
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    I reckon throw em out and get quick release clamps ....less hassles failing that get the termites to chew knurling onto em
    What this country needs are more unemployed politicians.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ralph Jones
    Having those clamps with the little wooden handles that seem to let your hand slip while you are tightening them is a pain.
    Isn't that the point of using them?? :eek: :eek: :eek:

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    Quote Originally Posted by fxst
    I reckon throw em out and get quick release clamps ....less hassles failing that get the termites to chew knurling onto em
    Will do anything if the price is right.
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  5. 27th August 2004, 12:53 PM #5
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    Wrap them with the rubberised [NOT rubberiZed] bandage which the
    Olympic [GOLD Winning] cyclists use on their handlebars.

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    Drill a hole at 90 degrees through the handle and use a 3" nail as a tommy bar.
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    Make the handles the same style as a "G" clamp. You need to be careful then not to apply too much pressure or you will damage your work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by
    Drill a hole at 90 degrees through the handle and use a 3" nail as a tommy bar.

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    you are OBVIOUSLY not electricly inclined.

    3 inch nails are fuse material, not handles,
    That's for a four incher.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ivan in Oz
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    you are OBVIOUSLY not electricly inclined.

    3 inch nails are fuse material, not handles,
    That's for a four incher.

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    Yes. You are right, my apologies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ivan in Oz
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    you are OBVIOUSLY not electricly inclined.

    3 inch nails are fuse material, not handles,
    That's for a four incher.
    Ahh yes it's all coming back now...the slow-blow fuse!

    As I recall it's big brother the no-blow could be constructed with a 1/2" bolt.

    Oh for the good old days before circuit breakers!!

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  11. 27th August 2004, 09:28 PM #11
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    Default WOODWORKING QUIZ ANSWER for 26 AUG 04

    Good Evening Friends,
    Ivan was the closest to the answer I was looking for as he said wrap them with the rubberized tape while the correct answer was to dip them in heavy duty flexible coating, such as "Plasti - Dip".

    Let the coating cure and your clamps will be as good as new.

    Thank you for your support.

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