laminating materials / Clamping

Have you had an issue clamping materials and finding after the glue has dried, removing the clamps and your board were bowed. I know I have, no matter how I clamp with clams top and bottom and the heart of the timber taken into account there was always a bow. after a bit of research I came across a number of ideas all which showed prommiss. After a bit more looking around I came across a set of parallel clamps which clamped from the top, bottom and sides all to gether, but at just under $300 each I set about making my own.

If you want to make your own I am happy to put up some dimensionsA cutting board I am currently making in the clampsSingle Clamp 1200mm long each

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Brad

Veritas Panel ClampAxminster Panel Clamp

My similar clamp, I just need to drill the Aluminium RHS and the bench top in a 96mm hole pattern (As well as make the bench frame and drawers and the downdraft baffle) I think the pins being undersized is what pulls the rails into compressing on the face, I think your style of clamp would put more pressure on the face.

r23on

Hi Brad

These clamps apply pressure to all faces which gives good pressure to top and bottom, plus I do take care to ensure the heart of the material are oppsite ensuring little to no bow

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