Major Clamp Score! - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

StellaB · 05-22-2010, 03:38 PM

As part of my preparation to acquire a scroll saw, I knew I would need to get hold of some clamps, which can be expensive. I typed "Clamps" into Craigslist, and literally the first post that came up was an offer of 32 clamps for $45, mostly of exactly the type I was looking for! There were 9 2" clamps, 9 1-1/2" clamps, plus 6 of these guys and 8 of these guys (only turquoise instead of orange, and with a more flat grippy part). Plus the guy was super nice! Now I just need to find an equally crazy deal on some mini bar clamps and I should be set.

mtnman · 05-22-2010, 04:17 PM

Nice deal on the clamps. For this kind of work, those are much nicer than my collection of OLD C-clamps.

Now, just go and get that scroll saw and as you get scrolling, you can determine what else you need.

wood-n-things · 05-22-2010, 06:44 PM

You got a heck of a good deal. Congrats!

DWSudekum · 05-22-2010, 08:28 PM

Congatulations on getting your clamps at such a good price.... after all one can never have too many clamps

DW

JohnB · 05-23-2010, 12:02 AM

G'day Stella,
You sure fell on you feet with that buy.
I have a large collection of clamps, some from my Grandfather and some new, and still find myself needing more for some projects.

Keep your eyes out for another bargain as you can never have to many clamps.

05-22-2010, 03:38 PM	#1
StellaB Extreme Sawing Novice Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Major Clamp Score! As part of my preparation to acquire a scroll saw, I knew I would need to get hold of some clamps, which can be expensive. I typed "Clamps" into Craigslist, and literally the first post that came up was an offer of 32 clamps for $45, mostly of exactly the type I was looking for! There were 9 2" clamps, 9 1-1/2" clamps, plus 6 of these guys and 8 of these guys (only turquoise instead of orange, and with a more flat grippy part). Plus the guy was super nice! Now I just need to find an equally crazy deal on some mini bar clamps and I should be set.

05-22-2010, 04:17 PM	#2
mtnman living life Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,514 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 21 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Nice deal on the clamps. For this kind of work, those are much nicer than my collection of OLD C-clamps. Now, just go and get that scroll saw and as you get scrolling, you can determine what else you need. __________________ Mtnman Jim taking life as it comes and trying to make the best of it

05-22-2010, 06:44 PM	#3
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,583 Thanks: 50 Thanked 384 Times in 284 Posts	You got a heck of a good deal. Congrats! __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

05-23-2010, 12:02 AM	#5
JohnB Cabinet Maker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 6,534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	G'day Stella, You sure fell on you feet with that buy. I have a large collection of clamps, some from my Grandfather and some new, and still find myself needing more for some projects. Keep your eyes out for another bargain as you can never have to many clamps. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" “In my acting, I have to identify with something in the character. The big tough boy on the side of right—that’s me. Simple themes. Save me from the nuances. All I do is sincerity, and I’ve been selling the hell out of that ever since I started. —John Wayne Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit Police Officers Ass.

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05-22-2010, 08:28 PM	#4
DWSudekum Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 4 Thanked 39 Times in 29 Posts	Congatulations on getting your clamps at such a good price.... after all one can never have too many clamps DW

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