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Clamp Storage R; , . After years of storing my long bar and pipe clamps all over the shop, I built the clamp storage rack you see in the photo at right. The rack stores all my clamps in one place. And by storing each size of clamp in line one behind the other, I always have easy access to the exact size I need. The rack is simply three different-sized shelves. Each shelf sits at a slight angle and has notches at the edge to hold the clamps securely in place (Side View). The shelves are connected with screws to side and back pieces (drawing below). This provides solid support and makes it easy to mount the rack to the wall. To build the storage rack, cut each shelf to size. Next, you can use a l's'-ciia. Forstner bit to drill spaced holes along one edge of each shelf (Top View). Then trim away the waste with a jig saw. Finally, attach the sides and backs, mount the rack, and hang up your pipe clamps. Larry Fellows Taylor, Michigan SIDE VIEW (CROSS SECTION) SPACED NOTCHES side NOTE: SHELVING IS ANGLED UPWARD TO HOLD CLAMPS SECURELY #0 x W Fh WOODSCREW TOP VIEW Quick Tips A To keep the cords of his power tools under control, Serge Duclos of Delson, Quebec, Canada, simply loops a rubber band over a small dowel, wraps the rubber band over the cord, and then secures it over the dowel again. A Mike Ruffalo of Columbia, MO, adds a right angle plug to the cord of his portable power tools. This prevents the plug from pulling away from the extension cord whenever tension is placed on the cord. Now, you can have the best, time-saving secrets, solutions, and techniques sent directly to your computer. Just go to www.ShopNotes.com and click on TREE Tips by Email" to sign up. You'll receive a new tip by email each week. 7 |
