Parallel clamp drawings

[Flightmap]

Does anyone have a drawing of a parallel clamp? The ones made in shop class as a beginning project.

I am interested in the drawings for two reasons:
I need more practice reading and following drawing details.
I would like to see other types or modifications of these versatile clamps

thanks, Ken

 

[darkzero]

I don't have one for a parallel clamp but I think I may still have a copy of the c-clamp I made. I can look for them if interested.

 

[Bill C.]

Does anyone have a drawing of a parallel clamp? The ones made in shop class as a beginning project.

I am interested in the drawings for two reasons:
I need more practice reading and following drawing details.
I would like to see other types or modifications of these versatile clamps

thanks, Ken

I found this model on Google.

It will give you some ideas (about three pages down); http://www.most.gov.mm/techuni/media/parallelclamp.pdf

Good Luck

 

[Uglydog]

Check out:

https://engineering.purdue.edu/MECL/pshop/projects/clamp/clampmain.htm

http://www.most.gov.mm/techuni/media/parallelclamp.pdf

Guy Latuard offers a detailed plan in one of his Bedside Readers. Not sure which one. All are worth purchasing (my opinion).


Daryl
MN

 

[DavidL]

Does anyone have a drawing of a parallel clamp? The ones made in shop class as a beginning project.

I am interested in the drawings for two reasons:
I need more practice reading and following drawing details.
I would like to see other types or modifications of these versatile clamps

thanks, Ken

Hi Ken,
Attached is a drawing that you might find useful. In our part of the world we call them "toolmakers clamps"
Regards
DavidL

 

[Flightmap]

I found this model on Google.

It will give you some ideas (about three pages down); http://www.most.gov.mm/techuni/media/parallelclamp.pdf

Good Luck

Many thanks! Just what I was looking for (it didn't come up for me when I googled it!)

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Thank you all for your input and sources. Each site was a great find and just what I needed: variety and detail.
Thanks again
Ken

 

[woodrowm]

Good afternoon - Hey Darkzero I would love to have the plans to the C-clamps.

Thanks,
Woodrow

 

[RVJimD]

I think I'll try to make a few of the parallel clamps as in the PDF from above. I don't see how and where the retaining screw goes. Is there another build thread here on the forum, or anyone care to add a bit of context for me? I have not seen one of these first hand.

Thanks,

Jim

 

[wawoodman]

The retaining screw holds the forward threaded screw in place. The head of the retainer goes into a slot machined into the big screw. I have also seen a flat piece of spring steel serve the same purpose.