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Title: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Shredd on July 25, 2019, 01:47:48 PM: Want to see your C-clamp racks for ideas... Tired of fishing clamps in a tangled mess out of a bucket... The rack I want to design has to be movable and slide under my workbench as I have run out of wall space... My Gosh... My shop is getting smaller and smaller... Might need to get rid of some chit to give myself some more room...
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Flem on July 25, 2019, 02:41:40 PM: Sorry Shredd can't help you, mine are in a box :banghead:
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: BMorv on July 25, 2019, 02:58:44 PM: Quote from: Flem on July 25, 2019, 02:41:40 PM
Sorry Shredd can't help you, mine are in a box :banghead:

Me too.... But I'm not upset about it. It was planned.
I have them separated in stack able Tupperware containers. 2", 3", and 4". If I need them I reach down on the bench shelf and put the container on workbench. Easy peasy :thumbsup:
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Mad Max on July 25, 2019, 03:16:00 PM: This is what I use up about 7' to 8' high (out of the way) with a pipe between

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-Steel-12-8-in-D-x-9-43-in-L-x-0-94-in-W-White-Shelf-Bracket/3122779
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 25, 2019, 03:25:22 PM: How about a rack in the ceiling above the work bench?

Or a corner ceiling rack.

Just don't bang your head.
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Eric Krewson on July 26, 2019, 09:01:37 AM: I made a glue up table with a curtain rod C clamp rack, the handiest thing I have in my shop.
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Shredd on July 26, 2019, 09:24:55 AM: Pretty Slick there Eric... Roy I even have very little room overhead and I am a little wary about loose clamps that could fall on me if bumped... I think I have it figured out just looking for alternative ideas from you genius's...
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 26, 2019, 09:52:44 AM: Time to build a new shop, bout 25 x 25:)
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Shredd on July 26, 2019, 05:30:42 PM: Well here she is... No more bitching and wrassilin' them out of the bucket...

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Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: OkKeith on July 26, 2019, 05:46:49 PM: That's a great design! It looks like my Granpa's old horseshoeing box. Shoes went over the top like your clamps. Hammers, rasps and nails went in the side and it had roll-arounds on the bottom as well. Just high enough to reach stuff when you had a hoof in your lap.

I hope you didn't patent that design... I'm gonna swipe it!

OkKeith
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Shredd on July 26, 2019, 06:53:24 PM: Yes... I do have a patent on it... Send me 10 bucks or have your attorney contact my attorney... :laugh:
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: OkKeith on July 26, 2019, 10:43:37 PM: My lawyers are with the firm... Dewey, Chetham and Howe. Please send all correspondance to Hewey, Louie or Dewey.

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Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Shredd on July 26, 2019, 11:56:50 PM: LMAO!! :shaka:
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Post by: darin putman on July 28, 2019, 12:15:18 AM: I store mine under my vise. Now to see if I got this picture posting down. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Pat B on July 28, 2019, 11:19:12 AM: I keep my clamps on a row of 20d common nails in the side of my work bench but every time I need one the rest seem to fall on the floor. I've been considering a different system but...
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Phil-D on July 28, 2019, 11:39:30 AM: Keep it simple and don’t over think it. I’ve used a bathroom shower grab bar. It works well. I have also used a length of 3/4” conduit supported by brackets on the ends.
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Bowjunkie on July 28, 2019, 12:48:16 PM: I need to make something... a rack on wheels, to hold about 20 pipe and bar clamps, a couple dozen c clamps, clamping pads, etc. I want it mobile so I can wheel it from bench to bench. Pretty much everything in my shop is on wheels, even my main work bench :dunno:

I saw one down at the Rockler woodworking store, but it was a bit flimsy and they wanted like 180 bucks for it.

I'll get a round-to-it one of these days.
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: OkKeith on July 28, 2019, 10:44:09 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

I need some of those as well!

OkKeith
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Pat B on July 29, 2019, 01:01:32 AM: I used to have one of those round tuits. Now I can't seem to get a round tuit. :dunno:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on July 29, 2019, 07:42:47 AM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

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Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Flem on July 29, 2019, 08:41:19 AM: Not very often you get to tell a guy he's got a nice rack!
Nice one Roy. Almost makes me want to organize mine, but then I would be tempted to use them ;)
The Car Talk guy's used Dewey, Chetham and Howe. I miss Car talk.
Title: Re: C-clamp Racks...
Post by: Wolftrail on July 29, 2019, 11:50:04 AM: I don't have a pic of my set up, but the clamps are hanging on the peg board just above eye level. Anything I use on a constant basis I like to have them at a level where I can see them and within easy reach.