rr

03/01/2017 6:00 PM

Clamp storage in the shop

I am going to build a rolling box to store my Bessy clamps. Basically a 3/=
4" plywood box with channels-compartments in it to lower the red Bessy clam=
ps into from the top. Clamps will stand up in rows. Easy and will work we=
ll. And roll.

Now the problem will all the other clamps. They do not have a uniform size=
like the red Bessy. Below is the list of clamps for reference. I've thou=
ght about a box, but none of the other clamps stand up. They need to lean =
or hang from something. I want it to roll like the Bessy clamp box. I wou=
ld love the clamps to be in nice neat rows. How have others stored the oth=
er clamps?

Other clamps needing storage:
1. Pony pipe clamps 3-4-5 foot lengths 9 quantity
2. Quik Grip black plastic clamps with big black hand squeeze grip and yel=
low plastic clamps pads 2-3-4 foot lengths 12 quantity
3. Pony steel F clamps that look like an orange P or F with chrome leg and=
tan wood handle. 40 and 16 inch lengths 10 quantity
4. Record steel F clamps that work the same as the Pony but are much heavi=
er and stouter. Chrome steel swiveling handle. 7 quantity

What kind of a rolling clamp storage to build for all these other non unifo=
rm not easily stored or stacked clamps?


This topic has 11 replies

rr

in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

05/01/2017 3:28 PM

Thanks for the picture of your rack and shop. I might have to reconsider m=
y Bessy storage (box) compared to your triangle rack. Like Leon I am not s=
ure about storing them hanging from the handle. I really liked the picture=
of your sink in the shop. 5 gallon bucket for the drainage.

rr

in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

04/01/2017 10:40 AM

OK. Looks like the rolling triangle rack Leon and Rockler use may be the way to go.

wn

woodchucker

in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

05/01/2017 3:12 PM

On 1/4/2017 11:55 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 2:42:13 PM UTC-6, Leon wrote:
>> On 1/4/2017 12:40 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>> OK. Looks like the rolling triangle rack Leon and Rockler use may be the way to go.
>>>
>>
>>
>> I have a Sketchup drawing of that clamp rack if you are interested in
>> the details.
>
> Thanks. But the pictures you and Rockler provided are enough. The concept is pretty simple. A triangle with some bars across the faces to hold the clamps. I just need to figure out how to hook or hold the various clamps I have. That is just looking at the clamp and figuring out how it will stay attached.
>
> Going with my box idea for the Bessy clamps. I like the idea of them standing up all in one box.
>
Consider both up and down.
you can fit twice the amount of clamps.
See: http://imgur.com/a/YbWt2

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Leon

in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

08/01/2017 11:25 AM

On 1/8/2017 8:25 AM, Swingman wrote:
> On 1/5/2017 4:07 PM, Leon wrote:
>
>> IIRC Swingman has this rack, the one you have. My design does the same
>> with the clamps handles and ends at the top. BUT I can simply grab the
>> handle of which ever clamp I want with one hand and open it right up.
>> I never cared about hooking the clamp on a bar using it's handle.
>>
>> Mine are packed as densely as yours.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/32062259246/in/dateposted-public/
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/27975043553/in/dateposted-public/
>
> Y'all be careful, Leon has individual, teeny little foot warmers for his
> clamp's little feet. ;)
>
> IIRC, SWMBO gave me mine (Rockler?) years back, the design suits my
> space and never saw a need to change:

Ice Hole! ;~)

>
> https://goo.gl/photos/YWXpCZZiHSYu4D1PA
>

IIRC I gave her the idea.

Ll

Leon

in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

04/01/2017 2:42 PM

On 1/4/2017 12:40 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> OK. Looks like the rolling triangle rack Leon and Rockler use may be the way to go.
>


I have a Sketchup drawing of that clamp rack if you are interested in
the details.

Ll

Leon

in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

03/01/2017 10:21 PM

On 1/3/2017 8:00 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> I am going to build a rolling box to store my Bessy clamps. Basically a 3/4" plywood box with channels-compartments in it to lower the red Bessy clamps into from the top. Clamps will stand up in rows. Easy and will work well. And roll.
>
> Now the problem will all the other clamps. They do not have a uniform size like the red Bessy. Below is the list of clamps for reference. I've thought about a box, but none of the other clamps stand up. They need to lean or hang from something. I want it to roll like the Bessy clamp box. I would love the clamps to be in nice neat rows. How have others stored the other clamps?
>
> Other clamps needing storage:
> 1. Pony pipe clamps 3-4-5 foot lengths 9 quantity
> 2. Quik Grip black plastic clamps with big black hand squeeze grip and yellow plastic clamps pads 2-3-4 foot lengths 12 quantity
> 3. Pony steel F clamps that look like an orange P or F with chrome leg and tan wood handle. 40 and 16 inch lengths 10 quantity
> 4. Record steel F clamps that work the same as the Pony but are much heavier and stouter. Chrome steel swiveling handle. 7 quantity
>
> What kind of a rolling clamp storage to build for all these other non uniform not easily stored or stacked clamps?
>


If yo look in the back ground you will see the clamp rack I built about
8 years ago. It is double sided. I holds 22 K-body style clamps on the
side you see.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/26502965986/in/dateposted-public/

Ll

Leon

in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

05/01/2017 4:07 PM

On 1/5/2017 2:12 PM, woodchucker wrote:
> On 1/4/2017 11:55 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>> On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 2:42:13 PM UTC-6, Leon wrote:
>>> On 1/4/2017 12:40 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>> OK. Looks like the rolling triangle rack Leon and Rockler use may
>>>> be the way to go.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have a Sketchup drawing of that clamp rack if you are interested in
>>> the details.
>>
>> Thanks. But the pictures you and Rockler provided are enough. The
>> concept is pretty simple. A triangle with some bars across the faces
>> to hold the clamps. I just need to figure out how to hook or hold the
>> various clamps I have. That is just looking at the clamp and figuring
>> out how it will stay attached.
>>
>> Going with my box idea for the Bessy clamps. I like the idea of them
>> standing up all in one box.
>>
> Consider both up and down.
> you can fit twice the amount of clamps.
> See: http://imgur.com/a/YbWt2
>


IIRC Swingman has this rack, the one you have. My design does the same
with the clamps handles and ends at the top. BUT I can simply grab the
handle of which ever clamp I want with one hand and open it right up.
I never cared about hooking the clamp on a bar using it's handle.

Mine are packed as densely as yours.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/32062259246/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/27975043553/in/dateposted-public/

rr

in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

04/01/2017 8:55 PM

On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 2:42:13 PM UTC-6, Leon wrote:
> On 1/4/2017 12:40 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> > OK. Looks like the rolling triangle rack Leon and Rockler use may be t=
he way to go.
> >
>=20
>=20
> I have a Sketchup drawing of that clamp rack if you are interested in=20
> the details.

Thanks. But the pictures you and Rockler provided are enough. The concept=
is pretty simple. A triangle with some bars across the faces to hold the =
clamps. I just need to figure out how to hook or hold the various clamps I=
have. That is just looking at the clamp and figuring out how it will stay=
attached.

Going with my box idea for the Bessy clamps. I like the idea of them stand=
ing up all in one box.

k

in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

03/01/2017 9:42 PM

On Tue, 3 Jan 2017 18:00:03 -0800 (PST), "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>I am going to build a rolling box to store my Bessy clamps. Basically a 3/4" plywood box with channels-compartments in it to lower the red Bessy clamps into from the top. Clamps will stand up in rows. Easy and will work well. And roll.
>
>Now the problem will all the other clamps. They do not have a uniform size like the red Bessy. Below is the list of clamps for reference. I've thought about a box, but none of the other clamps stand up. They need to lean or hang from something. I want it to roll like the Bessy clamp box. I would love the clamps to be in nice neat rows. How have others stored the other clamps?
>
>Other clamps needing storage:
>1. Pony pipe clamps 3-4-5 foot lengths 9 quantity
>2. Quik Grip black plastic clamps with big black hand squeeze grip and yellow plastic clamps pads 2-3-4 foot lengths 12 quantity
>3. Pony steel F clamps that look like an orange P or F with chrome leg and tan wood handle. 40 and 16 inch lengths 10 quantity
>4. Record steel F clamps that work the same as the Pony but are much heavier and stouter. Chrome steel swiveling handle. 7 quantity
>
>What kind of a rolling clamp storage to build for all these other non uniform not easily stored or stacked clamps?

Something like this?
<http://www.rockler.com/pack-rack-clamp-tool-storage-system>

Sk

Swingman

in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

08/01/2017 8:25 AM

On 1/5/2017 4:07 PM, Leon wrote:

> IIRC Swingman has this rack, the one you have. My design does the same
> with the clamps handles and ends at the top. BUT I can simply grab the
> handle of which ever clamp I want with one hand and open it right up.
> I never cared about hooking the clamp on a bar using it's handle.
>
> Mine are packed as densely as yours.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/32062259246/in/dateposted-public/
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/27975043553/in/dateposted-public/

Y'all be careful, Leon has individual, teeny little foot warmers for his
clamp's little feet. ;)

IIRC, SWMBO gave me mine (Rockler?) years back, the design suits my
space and never saw a need to change:

https://goo.gl/photos/YWXpCZZiHSYu4D1PA

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in reply to "[email protected]" on 03/01/2017 6:00 PM

04/01/2017 5:33 AM


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I am going to build a rolling box to store my Bessy clamps. Basically a
3/4" plywood box with channels-compartments in it to lower the red Bessy
clamps into from the top. Clamps will stand up in rows. Easy and will work
well. And roll.

Now the problem will all the other clamps. They do not have a uniform size
like the red Bessy. Below is the list of clamps for reference. I've
thought about a box, but none of the other clamps stand up. They need to
lean or hang from something. I want it to roll like the Bessy clamp box. I
would love the clamps to be in nice neat rows. How have others stored the
other clamps?

Other clamps needing storage:
1. Pony pipe clamps 3-4-5 foot lengths 9 quantity
2. Quik Grip black plastic clamps with big black hand squeeze grip and
yellow plastic clamps pads 2-3-4 foot lengths 12 quantity
3. Pony steel F clamps that look like an orange P or F with chrome leg and
tan wood handle. 40 and 16 inch lengths 10 quantity
4. Record steel F clamps that work the same as the Pony but are much
heavier and stouter. Chrome steel swiveling handle. 7 quantity

What kind of a rolling clamp storage to build for all these other non
uniform not easily stored or stacked clamps?

I did this...
http://imgur.com/a/2R7WU


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