crash6882 Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I was wondering what type of clamps everyone was using. My teacher used Cam clamps but they are pretty pricey, so i am looking at a cheaper way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I have a bunch of QuickGrip XP clamps that I use most of the time, several older QuickGrips, some C-clamps, and four wooden handscrew clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Googling around a bit will bring up a few different site showing how to build a cam clamp. They can be made pretty easily and inexpensively, especially if you have a table saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I use cam clamps for most jobs, but I use GO-BARS for bracing work. IMO there is no substitute for the speed and accuracy you get with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanb Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I prefer cam clamps to go-bars, but there are a lot of different things you could choose. Yes cam clamps are pretty easy to build, but I don't really see saving much money going that route after buying all of the materials -- especially if you put any value on your time to build them. You can sometimes find deals on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scab Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Mostly cam-clamps, go bars, and pony clamps.. All clamps are pricey remember you get what you pay for.. I guess just do some research (like everyone says) and see what you need for your situation.. Good Luck! Scab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Cam clamps for general work - they're not expensive for a good quality clamp, and you really don't need a million. Built my first two acoustics with just six, could've done it with four, and some cheap bar clamps for laminating necks and the like. Other than that, go-bars for gluing bracing and the top and back plates to the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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