Pipe Clamps

[TOMARTOM]

I have been looking for some pipe clamps for a while but have been deterred by the quality and smooth running of the threads on some of the cheaper products.

I have though found some old second hand clamps (Paucall, Pauhall, or something like that). The only problem is that the non threaded end is a half round indexed stop mechanism, attached with a spring rather than the preffered "clutch type as typical on pony clamps. Some of the indexes are a little worn but I figuire that I can re-ground them with a file.

Does anyone have any experience with these clamps, positive/negative....


much appreciated,

Tony

[Shane Watson]

Hahah..

Some days they're good some days they arn't worth the hassle... But still I persist with about 30 of them and only 2 sash clamps, so go figure....

Cheers from across the ditch (NZ http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/wink.gif )

[soundman]

I have a pair of paulcall pipe clamps I baught second hand at a garrage sale

they used to slipp like all get out till i sharpened the teeth on the little camms.
cant remember if I took the cams out of the foot or not.
verry carefull touch on a very fine grinder wheel. they should be hardened.


I find the need to be seated by pushing on the little lever and then they bight fine
they do move a little as they bight.


I am using normal gal pipe, I have heard that they bight better on black pipe.
The original pipe in them was a bit dagged, the new replacement is much better.

cheers