Clamp Extensions   2                                                9-2022

 

Metal Working Continued 

 

Here I'm milling the four pieces all to the same height and length.
 

 

 

Next I bored and chamfered two holes in the exact location that I needed.
 

 

 

Here are the bushings I made from my old brake rod. These will go into the holes at the end of the Bessey clamps and through the pieces above.
 

 

 

This should give you a better idea of what I'm doing.
 

 

 

Next I made some small pieces that will become the sides of my new clamp extensions.
 

 

 

To hold the sides in place I'm going to use some 1/8 roll pins.
 

 

 

Here I'm drilling and reaming the 1/8" holes for the roll pins.
 

 

 

The sides are in place and now I'm working on a piece that will go between the ends of the Bessey clamps. That center block will be held in place with a roll pin as well.
 

 

 

Things are coming together nicely.
 

 

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