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'''Toolmakers Clamps''' are used in precision work to hold thin pieces together whilst they are drilled for example - as shown. | '''Toolmakers Clamps''' are used in precision work to hold thin pieces together whilst they are drilled for example - as shown. | ||
A similar task can be achieved using a '''[[Hand Vice]]''', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locking_pliers '''Vice Grip'''] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locking_pliers '''Mole Grips''']. | A similar task can be achieved using a '''[[Hand Vice]]''', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locking_pliers '''Vice Grip'''] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locking_pliers '''Mole Grips''']. | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 28 July 2015
Toolmakers Clamps are used in precision work to hold thin pieces together whilst they are drilled for example - as shown.
A similar task can be achieved using a Hand Vice, Vice Grip or Mole Grips.
Safety Point! Always hold work using a clamp or vice, or clamp it firmly to the machine table, when drilling - especially when drilling large holes in thin sheet metal because the drill can grab and spin the metal when it breaks through.
