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   saschafer | Oct 31, 2007 02:25am | #1

   Something like the attached image is fairly standard. You want to space the "teeth" far enough apart that two clamps in adjacent slots clear each other, but not so far apart that there's a risk that a clamp could fall through. 3/4"-thick teeth spaced 2-1/4" center to center is about right for standard Jorgensen pipe clamps.

   If you make the teeth longer than shown, you can store your clamps two per space (or even more, although you obviously reach a point where there's a risk that the whole thing is going to come crashing down from the sheer weight).

   -Steve

    

   
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   colebearanimals | Oct 31, 2007 02:42am | #2

   Hi Brett,

             Well, I'm not sure how clever it is :) but this has worked for me. They hold a surprising amount of weight.

                                                        Paul

   ps  I'm a complete moron. sorry about the picture size. only one made it through but I think it will give you the idea.

                                                   

   
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   saschafer | Oct 31, 2007 02:56am | #4

   You must not use your pipe clamps too often. You can clearly see the spider webs bridging the gaps in front of the clamps. ;)

   -Steve

    

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   colebearanimals | Oct 31, 2007 03:05am | #5

   Hi Steve,

             Those are the shorter ones. Haven't used them in a couple of weeks. I have several pics but can't seem to attach them. Plus, they're WAY to big. I'll try and get the rest up tonight.

             Besides," I don't need no stinking clamps " . Just use my hands and hot hide glue :)

                                               Paul

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   saschafer | Oct 31, 2007 03:12am | #6

   You need to use a photo editing program to shrink the sizes down. There should be a function called resize or resample or something like that, depending on which program you've got.

   -Steve

    

2. 
   KiddervilleAcres | Oct 31, 2007 08:06pm | #11

   Paul,

   Let's try this one.

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

   
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   colebearanimals | Oct 31, 2007 09:01pm | #12

    

        Thanks, Bob.   I tried again this morning. Even took new pictures at a smaller size. But even with the resizing issue I still can't seem to figure out exactly how to attach them consistently.

        Our resident computer guru ( my son ) recently got married so he's not around as much to help out " old " dad with this stuff. I'll have to get him up here for an in depth tutorial.

                                                           Paul

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   KiddervilleAcres | Oct 31, 2007 09:41pm | #13

   Paul,

   Check this out when you get a chance. 

   If you have any questions Reply to http://forums.taunton.com/fw-knots/messages?msg=36992.1 and I'll help if I can.  That way all the info. is in one place and I won't be hijacking this OPs discussio,.

   Also, because most of the pics had a size of 0 (zero) it may be an issue with the program you're using to resize them.

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   dherzig | Oct 31, 2007 02:46am | #3

   I am at the same stage right now. I think I will try something I saw in a magazine a while back using plastic pipes of the right diameter and screwing them together and to a board mounted to the wall.

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   oldusty | Oct 31, 2007 03:15am | #7

   Brett ,

                   This is a simple but effective clamp rack.
                          hope you get some ideas

                       dusty
         Note the spider webs , here in Oregon by the time you put the clamp back the web is there .

    

   
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   bww_maryland | Oct 31, 2007 04:26am | #8

   angle cut is a good idea.

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   BG | Oct 31, 2007 12:53pm | #9

   bbobo,
   I have not done this yet..but I'd rather hang my pipe clamps upside down. Currently I use the rafters in my basement to support the clamps. I don't like how the handles are intertwined when I need one...one false move and they all come down. I'm going to look for a small floor flange that would screw onto the end of the pipe clamp. I'll then make spacers to attach to rafters and hang gthe clamps by the floor flange..hope this makes sense..

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   MikeHennessy | Oct 31, 2007 01:52pm | #10

   I made a 4" "shelf" out of 3/4" ply at right angles and fastened it to the wall. I hang all my clamps off it by simply clamping them lightly to the shelf. For pipe clamps, this means only running the tail up to the bottom of the shelf -- no additional tightening of the jaws is needed. For Bessys and quick-release, I just clamp them lightly to the shelf. The virtue of this method is that one rack holds virtually all the various types of clamps I have.

   Mike Hennessy
   Pittsburgh, PA

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   Moksha | Nov 01, 2007 02:25am | #14

   Bbobo

   Having the clamps on wheels helps when you are doing a complex project as you can take the clamps the to work.

   Moksha♠

   
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   dougmeyer | Nov 01, 2007 03:31pm | #15

   Man I wish I had the storage space for something like that. I do have a nice wall (about 7' Wide) that I can put them on as long as they are only 8 to 12 inches deep. But I would lover a movable cart. Oh well cant have everything.

   Doug

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   Dave45 | Nov 02, 2007 12:53am | #16

   I just nailed two 3" wide boards to the studs across two stud bays.  One is almost to the top plate and the second is ~3' lower.  I leave the clamps open ~4" and just hang them from the top board.  The lower board keeps them from swinging into the bay and falling.

   FWIW, only two of my clamps fell during Tuesday night's earthquake.