Practised grinding tonight

[lis2323]

Great clamping inventions.

Credit for the “half pipe” clamp design goes to BD1 (Bob) over on Welding Web

 

[AGCB97]

Nice job on the tray and stand. Here’s some of my clamping pics for you to ponder

Not sure what I'm seeing on the picture of the half pipe usage or the miter device. Could you give some additional pics or explanation please?
Thanks
Aaron

 

[lis2323]

@Aaron. The half pipe is used when the workpiece is too short for the vise jaws of the saw to fully engage. This eliminates the need to find a short length of identical thickness material to enable the vise to tighten parallel.

The jig * for mitering is a quick setup for a predetermined angle without having to reset the vise to square.

I made one for 45° as that was the most common angle cut I made. I have since purchased a beat up Ellis which I refurbished. Having a miter head is a nice upgrade.

*Credit for the the miter jig design goes to BuckitCase (Steve) on GJ and TBN.

 

[Aukai]

Will the half rounds secure short round pipe as well?

 

[lis2323]

Will the half rounds secure short round pipe as well?

While you’re on the subject of bandsaws here are some random clamping pics from my saws.

Should but not as well due to less surface contact. I will try later.

 

[DavidR8]

I suggest that there's probably a practical thickness limit to using the half-round pipes without adding in a spacer under the non-stock side to keep adequate pressure on the stock.
(I hope that makes sense...)

 

[lis2323]

Thinking about it, I would say NO. Not worth risking ruining a blade.

 

[General Zod]

Superb ideas for clamping! I will without a doubt be copying them.