DIY Welding Table Clamps??

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Janderso

Jeff Anderson
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Hey all,
I see Bessy has them for $63 each!! for a 6" capacity clamp.
I'm just looking for ideas as I don't want to spend a ton on welding table clamps.
The holes are 5/8" (16mm).
Thanks in advance for your creative ideas.
A couple styles below>>>>


 
I think you might like these. They are the AUTO type... they adjust to size automatically, what you control with a screw is the pressure, which stays consistent no matter what size. Much more enjoyable.
You'll need to fit your own rod for your table.
armor-tool.com

Weld Table Archives - Armor Tool

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I was wrong, they already come with a rod
  • Eye-Bolt
  • 8″ – 5/8″ Weld Table Post
  • Removable Soft Grip Cover

I bought these when Bessey was selling them , then I found out that Bessey was putting their label on it, and the license ran out, and Armor took them back. I have the long reach Woodworking version, fantastic, no need to adjust for size. I highly recommend the brand.

Made in USA.. and made in CA.
 
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BTW, I have a bunch of the TWH... not by Bessey, but as good as Bessey, really... I love them, quick to tighten down, and super strong.
not a +1 but a +8
 
I made some bessey style welding table clamps from HF bar clamps. Removed one end of the clamp and slotted a 1“ piece of 16mm rod stock to fit the bar and then welded it on.

Here the YouTube video that I used.
 
DAT510 said:
I made some bessey style welding table clamps from HF bar clamps. Removed one end of the clamp and slotted a 1“ piece of 16mm rod stock to fit the bar and then welded it on.

Here the YouTube video that I used.
Click to expand...
just when I thought I have everything HF makes………..
 
woodchucker said:
I think you might like these. They are the AUTO type... they adjust to size automatically, what you control with a screw is the pressure, which stays consistent no matter what size. Much more enjoyable.
You'll need to fit your own rod for your table.
armor-tool.com

Weld Table Archives - Armor Tool

armor-tool.com armor-tool.com

I was wrong, they already come with a rod
  • Eye-Bolt
  • 8″ – 5/8″ Weld Table Post
  • Removable Soft Grip Cover

I bought these when Bessey was selling them , then I found out that Bessey was putting their label on it, and the license ran out, and Armor took them back. I have the long reach Woodworking version, fantastic, no need to adjust for size. I highly recommend the brand.

Made in USA.. and made in CA.
Click to expand...
One thing I didn't do, I have no access to the underside of the table. Kind of like painting yourself into a corner :)
Hey, I'm a hobby machinist after all.....
 
I was wondering how you we're going to access the under side. After I made my table I had a few C clamps left over.
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