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Ken Mitchell

Post subject: Toggle clamps

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:27 pm

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I hope someone can push me in the right direction with this question... I've been looking through a couple of catalogs trying to find the clamps (or latches) that people use on the ends of their molds to hold the two halves together... what are those fellows called, and where can I source them?

TIA,

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Darrel Friesen

Post subject: Re: Toggle clamps

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:53 pm

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They're called "latch type" toggle clamps. Most stores that carry woodworking tools should carry them. DeStaco are one of the pricier ones but there are a number of other manufacturers that offer them.

Here's an example http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture1 ... duct2.html

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Ken Mitchell

Post subject: Re: Toggle clamps

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:14 pm

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Voila! Thanks, Darrel!

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L. Presnall

Post subject: Re: Toggle clamps

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:57 pm

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Ken, I was searching for some latch clamps to upgrade my molds and happened upon a company called "Clamptek"...if you Google that name, look for part # CH40840...they're made in China, but the price is $4.40 each...for the price they're not bad...for holding guitar molds closed they're working great so far...I wouldn't wanna climb a mountain with them holding my rope or anything...

Larry

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Heath Blair

Post subject: Re: Toggle clamps

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:34 am

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ive also come across them at harbor freight. they dont have them on their web site, but ive seen them in the store. if you have one near by you might be able to save on shipping that way.

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bluescreek

Post subject: Re: Toggle clamps

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:47 am

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I also stock them. Harbor freight in my area hasn't had a pull type toggle clamp for years. IF you can get them there , they will be the cheapest.

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Ken Mitchell

Post subject: Re: Toggle clamps

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:41 pm

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Thanks, everyone!

I really appreciate the info...

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