Jim Summers
03-27-2008, 9:30 AM
Hello All,
I am preparing to clamp up a large case that has a couple of fixed shelves in it.
I would like to put some pressure on the middle part of the case where the shelves are. The only way I can see to do it with the pipe clamps I have is to use clamping cauls. Both sides of the case are exposed so screws are not an option.
I have done some testing with some scrap and shims and duct tape. Seems to work pretty well. I haven't tried it with glue so that I can observe squeeze out to verify that it is getting pressure along the whole joint though. I started thinking that there may be a formula to use to layout an arc that could then be cut with a band saw. The distance between edges is 16 inches.
But the ever useful google has not yielded anything. It is probably my search terms that are lacking.
Funding is limited enough that I can't get any bow clamps at this point in time.
Any ideas / suggestions?
TIA
I am preparing to clamp up a large case that has a couple of fixed shelves in it.
I would like to put some pressure on the middle part of the case where the shelves are. The only way I can see to do it with the pipe clamps I have is to use clamping cauls. Both sides of the case are exposed so screws are not an option.
I have done some testing with some scrap and shims and duct tape. Seems to work pretty well. I haven't tried it with glue so that I can observe squeeze out to verify that it is getting pressure along the whole joint though. I started thinking that there may be a formula to use to layout an arc that could then be cut with a band saw. The distance between edges is 16 inches.
But the ever useful google has not yielded anything. It is probably my search terms that are lacking.
Funding is limited enough that I can't get any bow clamps at this point in time.
Any ideas / suggestions?
TIA