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   BG | Dec 09, 2002 02:22pm | #1

   Ed,

   It's a struggle...I've tried a few things and am working on a few more.  Here are some thoughts:

   2x4 clamp storage tree....attached to rafters, extends to floor, morticed 12" long stock comming off 2 or more sides at several levels.

   perpendicular pieces of triangular shaped 3/4 ply comming off the wall extending out about a foot.   Attaching a piece of 6-8" x 1" x 4-6' stock to wall, sliding dovetails for the triangular pieces into the stock..

   rolling cart like the display carts they use to sell us all the clamps.

   in a heap on the floor...cheap, stable, won't fall

   good luck

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   ownersrep | Dec 09, 2002 06:38pm | #4

   I follow your last suggestion.  In a pile on the floor!  But his Normness has a plan for a clamp storage cart that I'm going to build.  (Maybe the next time I trip over the pile).

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   Upraiser | Dec 09, 2002 08:06pm | #5

   Norm has a neat looking rack, however it looks top heavy and that was the problem with my other designs, especially the small casters that seem to find "things" to catch on. 

   I have been pleased with my carts, but Norms design would work, but needs to be a bit shorter and I like big tires.

   Curt

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   Azeddie | Dec 09, 2002 08:56pm | #6

   Norm's does look good...I will do similar ON THE WALL, no room for a cartmakinsawdust

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   Upraiser | Dec 09, 2002 05:28pm | #2

   I understand, boy do I understand.

   I am on my third or fourth solution.  It makes use of a big tire hand cart that a lot of discount stores are selling for $16 to $20.

   I built a plywood box to fit on the floor plate, wrapped around the back to hold it in place.

   First I cut three pieces of scrap 3/4" plywood.  Drilled 1.5" holes through the top two on a grid, they match up.  Put one on the top, the second about 3-4" below.  The bottom is placed about 12" below the top, boxed in the sides.    I poke the bar clamps and pipe clamps into the holes.  I can get 12 to 14 in each hand cart and still have good access to all.  I also store some longer lenghts of 3/4" pipe to make up longer clamps. or make extensions as necessary for the pipe clamps.

   I hang the shorter & light duty bar clamps on the side bars that go up the hand cart frame,  snap the spring clamps on the handle, frame etc.

   I like the big tires since they roll over power cords, scraps etc. quite well. (that is the reason I do not like the little rollers on the usual clamp cart designs) I can park it all out of the way, roll it to the job etc. (by the way, the tires don't all hold air real well, I filled them with a can of flat fix and havn't had another low pressure tire in over a year, no comments on this Chinese stuff)

   I have 4 carts set up in various ways. One has just screw clamps and I need to modifiy it, but at least they are stored.

   Curt

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   BG | Dec 09, 2002 06:32pm | #3

   Curt,

   The larger tires is a great idea...many of my smaller wheels get stoped in there tracks by a finishing nail...(I sotre a lot of finishing nails on the floor...lol)

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   RobP22 | Dec 10, 2002 08:18am | #7

   I had the same problem with all of my clamps until I made the clamp rack from ShopNotes. They featured two styles 1 for pipe, the other for bar. It has worked well. Its easy to make too. It is attached to the wall and the clamps hang from it. The design is nothing new, but I followed their plans.

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   booch | Dec 11, 2002 01:09am | #8

   BG has many a plan. My favorite is the pile is where they end up when thrown aside for sanding.

   I have a 1"x3"x4'with screws countersunk in the 1" side so that it goes into the wall and into a stud. That works great for the bar clamps >3' long. They clamp on side by side and it is as compact as possible plus it loads easily.

   Pipe clamps, I really have no clue. Mine are propped up vertically but it is a disaster waiting to happen. I'll peruse the thread trying to find a better method.

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   tedwick | Dec 11, 2002 02:14am | #9

   Greetings!

   I take a 2X4 by about 6 feet in length and drilling through the 4 inch dimension use 2 or 3 3/8" lag bolts 6" long and mount the 2X4 edgwise over the top of a window in my shop  and hang the clamps from it like a curtain.   I hang them with the adjustable end up.  The longer piple clamps hang against the wall and the smaller clamps hang over the window area.  Over the window is usually a strong lintel into which you can get a good bite with your lag screws.  Not fancy, nor does it roll to the glue up site.  It keeps the clamps off the floor and that is a start for me.  My wood body clamps hang by tightening the jaws on the 2X4.

   Ted

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   Azeddie | Dec 11, 2002 04:14am | #10

   Some good ideas guys...here is a picture of my mess (got more clamps not on the wall)...also took one of the other side of my shop (running out of room for my planes)

   thanks

   makinsawdust

   
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   bill_1010 | Dec 11, 2002 05:10am | #12

   If everyone sends their clamps to me ill come up with a hellacious plan in about 20 years.  I need your clamps to facilitate hands on design and research for multitude of plans and design capabilities.

   Ill devote the time for hands on approach.  It will be designed for woodworkers by a woodworker. 

   Just think you call can be apart of this just by sending me all your clamps

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   besea | Dec 11, 2002 06:27am | #13

   Ed, by your first picture you have more unused wall space than the great wall of China!  If I had that wall I would first toss any peg board, they are so inefficient.  Then think verically.  Even as little as one inch from the ceiling is a potential useable space especially with clamps.  Mount cheap ( free ) scrap pieces if 2x4 or 2x2 to the wall and clamp the clamps on them (hence the word "clamp").  Clamps are their own means securing themselves to something. Most can hang with the long end down.  I use a space behind a door that is, when opened,  against a wall ( is that a clear explanation ?)

   Bill

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   booch | Dec 11, 2002 08:53am | #14

   I was going to accuse you of not doing anything cause there wasn't any sawdust in the first picture, But Nice cabinet! What function will it do? End table, night stand, Humidor? Cute size and nice detail on the legs. Walnut?

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   Azeddie | Dec 11, 2002 05:05pm | #16

   That cabinet is for the living room, side not shown has opening for 2 doors and above a set o drawers...its made of cherry and walnut panels..

   also the reason my peg board has so much "room" is the INCRA miter table saw gauge is not hanging from its SPOT (its on the saw right now)makinsawdust

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   Vibart2 | Dec 11, 2002 09:03am | #15

   If what I see in the picture is all you have for clamps you don't have a problem. But if what I see is what you plan on purchasing more of, at least you have clamps to use to design your clamp rack with.

   1. The small clamps with wooden screw handles can be hung on anything from a long  horizontal 2x2 to some pvc pipe & the same for the C clamps.

   2. You can use  2 boards 1 notched  & fastened on top of the top edge of the other board which will fasten to the wall  the aluminum bar clamps will fit into the notches. The same thing for the pipe clamps.

   3.The quick grips & spring clamps as well as the wooden clamps can be clamped to a set of  boards like in #1. without the notches.

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   Azeddie | Dec 11, 2002 05:09pm | #17

   I actually posted this after I went to the woodworking show last weekend and bought 6 DEEP throught (sp) clamps which there is NO room for at this time. Time to rip down the Peg board, and start from scratch. Clamps I hardly ever use are those Spring clamps.makinsawdust

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   b1gcountry | Dec 11, 2002 06:00pm | #18

   I keep all my pipe clamps on the tray under my bench. It puts more weight on the bench too.

   Tom

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   noone51 | Dec 11, 2002 05:08am | #11

   Try this idea.. It was originally in shopnotes a few months ago..

   
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   quatersawn | Dec 12, 2002 03:18am | #19

   I buy 3 or 4 inch wide lengths of angle iron, and screw it to the wall with drywall screws, then simply clamp the clamps to it. It is strong and convienient.