Making A Steel Bar Clamp

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I made another edit of this video, called the "heavy metal" version:

I'm welding using flux core wire that requires no welding gas. It is not as clean as mig with gas, but it gets the job done.
The clamp won't win any beauty awards, but the design is solid and lean - it's VERY light, but can deliver a lot of force. It's also super fast to adjust.

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[F]

John - I really appreciate all of your videos following Mathias's visit. You analyzed your design weaknesses and set out to correct them. Your open and honest approach speaks highly to your character.

[khuongbuss]

Dear Master, thanks for your teaching 🙂

[Peac]

i like how the video is put together along with the backing track

[cvgurau]

this video gets a thumbs up from me just cause all the welding shots let me know just how filthy my screen really is. cheers, john...

[ekowahyuwibowo]

Good one, using studbolt to hold moving jaw, cool man.

[markalbitz]

Thanks for releasing this version with the volume below 11.

[millie]

Nice to see you taking a challenge, while I love wood I like metal. Nice job!

[gooberNX]

Really interesting. It'll be good to see how it performs. Keep the videos coming. Have a Merry Christmas.🎅🎄

[Yonatan]

This type of video is WAY better than the other one

[RelationshipRevelationz]

If your using gasless flux core wire you need to change polarity change ground to positive and and gun to negative welds will have no splatter and welds alot better make sure your welder can support polarity change

[williamjones]

I like this. I will make a few of these myself with my powerarc welder.

[bumstudios]

John your the man! God bless you and Merry Christmas

[WayneT]

Wishing you very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy 2017

[TheWoodWerker]

Cool Build John! Built like a Mac Truck! Merry Christmas! Have A Super

[YouCanMakeThisToo]

I get a feeling Matthias is going to be building a clamp soon too...

[SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

Nice! Lots of thread on thread action to prevent jaw slippage.

[splinejunky]

Instead of the separate nuts could you use a threaded turnbuckle for better thread engagement ? It might make the design a little strong and easier to make

[dennisyoung]

How you endure the weld-spatter on your bare hands is a mystery. Those blops *HURT!* Ouch!

[atv]

I love your videos! I like this recent surge in improved clamp videos that may have been brought on by your recent guest haha. May I ask what music you used in the background of this video? Thanks, and have a merry Christmas!

[techedfireman]

How am I supposed to watch both videos at the same time?