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Hold Down Clamps
« on: February 16, 2011, 08:17:53 AM »
Any ideas about hold down clamps for a CNC Router machine?
Nicolas
Re: Hold Down Clamps
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2011, 12:00:40 PM »
what kind of table do you have?

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Re: Hold Down Clamps
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2011, 12:29:56 PM »
Here is a photo of the table top. For now I have these 2 pieces which will hold a piece in place but wondering if there is any better idea.

The slots on the table will take any std. T-Slot bolt, and the table top is 3/4" plywood
Nicolas

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Re: Hold Down Clamps
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2011, 01:24:02 PM »
I really like the A2Z toggle clamps. They have a wide clamping range and are available in several sizes so you can get the size that fits your machine and clamping jobs. Take a look at: http://www.soigeneris.com/A2Z_Milling_Clamps-details.aspx (my website). I use them all the time and love them.
Happy machining , Jeff Birt
 

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Re: Hold Down Clamps
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2011, 01:50:39 PM »
That's a good alternative Jeff but kind of expensive since its a very good quality

Another alternative I had in mind is like the attached picture but they are out of stock until April. I used them on my 1st CNC and they worked very good

http://www.busybeetools.com/products/HOLD-DOWN-FOR-B238424%7B47%7D36.html

Perhaps other members may come up with more ideas
Nicolas

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Re: Hold Down Clamps
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2011, 07:59:41 PM »
Gerry

2010 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

JointCAM Dovetail and Box Joint software
http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

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Re: Hold Down Clamps
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2011, 08:37:36 PM »
Very good idea Gerry, I like that

Thanks
Nicolas
Re: Hold Down Clamps
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2011, 10:34:22 PM »
That's a good alternative Jeff but kind of expensive since its a very good quality

Another alternative I had in mind is like the attached picture but they are out of stock until April. I used them on my 1st CNC and they worked very good

http://www.busybeetools.com/products/HOLD-DOWN-FOR-B238424%7B47%7D36.html

Perhaps other members may come up with more ideas

You can get that style of clamp for a few $ each from almost anywhere that sells woodworking supplies.  Rockler.com is one good source.

Regards,
Ray L.
Regards,
Ray L.

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Re: Hold Down Clamps
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2011, 11:17:18 PM »
Didn't know that Rockler has them, now I saw them and a good price for 2

Thanks
Nicolas

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Re: Hold Down Clamps
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2011, 07:17:49 AM »
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That's a good alternative Jeff but kind of expensive since its a very good quality

Another alternative I had in mind is like the attached picture but they are out of stock until April. I used them on my 1st CNC and they worked very good

http://www.busybeetools.com/products/HOLD-DOWN-FOR-B238424%7B47%7D36.html

I'm not a big fan of having big knobs that always seem to be in the way. You can make some really inexpensive clamps from aluminum angle with a hole drilled through on side. They are inexpensive but not very flexible. I use them at times where there is a chance that the tool may hit the clamp and there are no other good options. Since they are aluminum and cheap you can cut right through them with no worries.
Happy machining , Jeff Birt