Popular Woodworking 2006-10 № 157, страница 11
Tricks of the Trade Mounting board simplifies hanger installation and allows for easy relocation if desired Ceiling-hung Clamp Racks There are lots of great ideas for clamp racks, but many take up too much floor or wall space to work well in small shops. Here's a system that makes good use of otherwise wasted overhead space. It consists of inverted T-shaped hangers of 3/4"-thick plywood screwed to overhead joists or rafters. (Fastening the hangers to a mounting board instead of directly to the joists makes for easier installation or subsequent relocation.) The hangers, cut with a band saw or jigsaw, make great use of scrap plywood and can be cut to any length that suits your stature and reach. The system generally works best with an 8'- to 9'-high ceiling. An added benefit is that it's easy to gauge the length of a clamp spanning joists or rafters spaced 16" or 24" on center. Another nice thing about this system is that clamps can be stored with the jaws apart. In the past, I've had to struggle to release jammed jaws on clamps left standing on their heads against some wall. I've also found that T-shaped hangers are made of 3/4" plywood it's very convenient to hang a few select clamps above my workbench or other assembly area, suiting the length of the clamps to the work most often performed there. Dennis Kugizaki Colorado Springs, Colorado |
