Clamps
 

Are http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=8826 these the clamps so many people use? I remember a couple people saying how cheap they were, but got the job done. If these arent, can I get a link to the right ones? thanks

P.S. Will I need any other size clamps to do my first biuld (Tiger 60) or will these alone suffice?

RE: Clamps
 

Yep, those are the ones. I have about 3 tubes worth of them. I use them all the time. Pick up 2 or 3 tubes worth and you'll be set.

Ken

RE: Clamps
 

Hey shortymet55 those clamps are great. I just finished the wing on my tiger60 and about to start the fuse. The build is taking a while, tring to find time with with a 2 year old running around is pretty hard. Let us now how it goes and I'll post some pics on mine when I get a little closer. This is my first build also. Theres a lot of guys here that know a lot about the tiger so if you need any help just ask and I'm sure you'll find your answer.

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If you have a Harbor Freight (or Sears) store near you I think it is worth going there and trying them out on your finger. Some of these small clamps have a very powerful grip that can damage Balsa. I pick the ones with the least grip.
This set has proven to be very useful http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0P?vName=Tools

RE: Clamps
 

[link]http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/825182/Office-Brand-Binder-Clips-Small-Wide[/link]

Here's another great source for clamps to use while building. Binder clips at any office supply store.

Ken

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I have been using wooden spring clips my wife uses to hang cloths on a line. I take them apart, roll each side 180 degrees, and put them back together. It increases the grip range.

RE: Clamps
 

I personally like these 2 clamps.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46805

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46806

While the spring clamps are easier to get into tight places, they tend to compress (squash) soft balsa.

They other thing that works very well is to reverse the spring on wooden spring type clothes pins. These can get into tight places and do not compress (squash) soft balsa.

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Hi everybody,

I also use clothes pins for clamps by reversing them. If you go to the local arts/crafts/hobby store such as Hobby Lobby, you can buy clothes pins in sizes from 1 inch, 2 inch and regular size for fairly cheap. Happy flying!!:D

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Another mod that improves on the snap clothespins is to square off (saw them off) the tips so that the very front edge is part of the clamping action.

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While at Harbor Freight take a look at some of their power sanders and other tools. NOT top quality but you aren't buying them to make your living with. As hobby tools they may well last a lifetime. I bought a 1/4 inch air powered drill there (variable speed and reversable) for work 10+ years ago and it's still working just fine. Cost? $16.00 and that's hard to beat.:) If it ever quits I can use it as a hammer.:D

RE: Clamps
 

Those plastic clamps are what I use and you can even get them at dollar stores.
I do have a couple of Irwin Quick Grip' for holding larger areas together, like fuselage sides.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40832
Kind of pricey, I paid less for mine on sale at Home Depot.

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One of my favorite fuselage clamps is two pencils and two rubberbands. (and save your chopsticks, too).

The 'ol reversed clothespin is still one of the best.