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V-Block clamps

Hi,

I wound up the clamp on my v-block the other day and it snapped revealing it was made of the cheapest most shitest die-cast material I've ever seen. Does anyone know where I can buy replacements made of something stronger ? I do remember as an apprentice making a pair of v-block clamps as an excercise in using the 4-jaw chuck in the lathe but it was a PITA, and I'd rather just buy them.

Thanks,

Boo

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Boo
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I have some clamps spare with the round ends. What type are yours?

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Pete

Ring The Tool Box, Colyton, Devon 01297 552868 No connection

John

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John

Imnsho, the only answer is to look out for some s/h old style quality tools from reputable english makers. Ebay might be a good place to start, or steam fairs, which often have tool seller stalls.

Otherwise, forge from good quality tool steel, then machine to size and heat treat after.

Regards,

Chris

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ChrisQ

Brown and Sharpe, Starrett are also of equally fine quality, and not English.

BugBear

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bugbear

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