ULTIMATE FIXTURE CLAMP HACK - Weld Your Own & Save $$$

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Dedicated fixture tables are expensive and so are all the clamps! So I'm always looking for ways to save a buck when setting up a new welding station. I found a way to save at least $6 per clamp and increase quality by using my chop saw, mig welder and some elbow grease. It does not require a whole lot of welding skills because you can just grind it down at the end, having your welding machine set to a high heat setting will help these hold up over the years. I hope this ultimate clamp hack helps you become more efficient in the shop and collect more checks from your customers. Happy making!

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[dtrain]

Good idea, I’d recommend grinding off the coating on both the clamp and the bolt prior to welding.

[drewt]

You get the "Maker Humanitarian" award. I swear nobody kicks it down to the masses like you do! Hoping to weld up my 4x6 UMT in the next couple weeks. New shop wiring in full swing now. THANK YOU for all you keep doing for all of us!!! Best, @HoneyOnWales

[rochatka]

you guys are making me a better aircraft mechanic, welder and fabricator, i just stumbled upon you today. im ordering a table now. too many people are way too expensive for a cheap cnc tab and slot weld table. and your shit is affordable not cheap.

[richardlewis]

Definitely making some of the those side clamps! That's exactly what I need, thank ypu for the idea!

[tombuildsthings]

Awesome tip! I like the side mount idea and now have another weekend project 😎 Thanks!

[randykintzley]

Made a couple myself. They're great. Good tip!

[larelare]

So you're that guy that's been putting sharp whiskers on the super expensive fab table. I've been cursing out night shift this whole time.

[charlesflores]

If I had a nickel for as many times I have heard a caliper refereed to as a “micrometer”. Not gonna lie i made 2 of them already though. Damn great idea.

[c.j.]

calls a caliper a micrometer, welder confirmed.

[outsidescrewball]

just did an update on a 5 year old video with a Fireball copy to enhance the F clamps reach....enjoyed

[aigretbenoit]

you can add 2 bolts or rods 90° on each clamp so you can use each clamp for both top and side

[latenitefab]

Cool ass idea! I'll be making a couple sets

[PkwyDrive]

You had to of lost a bet on that mustache... 😂

[Fab]

sure beats buying as ton. Can never have enough clamps!

[daipower]

Hi, I have only just come across your channel after it was pointed out to me on a plasma FB page in the UK. I have been looking for plans to make my own fab table and you seem to have everything that was in my mind. Once I have finished my workshop I will be ordering the DXF file and hopefully find someone local to cut it out for me. I loved your video showing your staff and how you started out, really liked the idea on pre heating your powder coat oven with a torpedo heater, brilliant. What is Hobo Freight, what would you call these clamps in the UK, and the shoulder bolts, would they be 16mm or 5/8 that would fit the best if I used your DXF file. Hoping to get a cnc plasma myself when funds allow, a library of files would be great so it could start to pay for itself. Keep the videos coming, I think your channel and business attitude is great.

[HisNameIsTater]

Pro tip, pre heat the snot out of forged or cast material before welding then control the cooling with a weld blanket. It'll stop those things from snapping off which I can pretty much guarantee is going to happen. Other than that, dope idea thanks for the video.

[badjuju]

late to the game but buy a length of 5/8 drillrod and cut it into 2" lengths instead of shoulder bolts

[GFPRACING]

the Piece you cut off . you could weld a 6 0r 8 inch rould bar stock on th thhem & have a drop clamp for your table

[ronmartens]

I have seen the pin clamps and wondered what stopped them from coming up.
I guess it's sideways pressure.
It's a great idea. I won't use amazon though.
Amazon only makes the rich richer.

[arthurperrea]

Great idea .where did you get you table top and how thick is it.