I will be doing a considerable number of structure kits by the end of the year and I could use some suggestions for some long clamps. I researched the Irwin Quik clamps but the longest I could find was 12" and I will need some that are longer. What do you folks use for quality clamps when building structures? Thanks !
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https://www.amazon.com/Clutch-...clutch/dp/B004GZHRYM This amazon link shows several clamp bars up to 36"
Mike CT posted:https://www.amazon.com/Clutch-...clutch/dp/B004GZHRYM This amazon link shows several clamp bars up to 36"
Yes. Also readily available at your local Big Box hardware store. While you are there, check out the accompanying "corner" clamps.
Eliot,
When I do Korber buildings, I use the close-pin type clamps at the corners, since most of the buildings have the corners built out. I do not use clamps when putting together any structure that I can use Plastic-weld or Bondene glues for.
Alan Graziano
Eliot:
Any clamp 'long' enough to do what you want will be beefy so if not careful you can bend a plastic wall. These clamps are also inappropriate for laser cut wood walls - way too thin. With that said I do use the longer Bessy style clamps only because I have a collection from my wood working days.
Best bet are what are called 'corner clamps'. Micro Mark among others sells different types. One I use on occasion is shown below. It is not strong but helps me line up a corner and functions as a third hand.
Another version I own but meant for wood working is shown below. These are called 4-way corner clamps however you need to use all 4 to make this work
This is called the long right clamp. It allows you to add glue on the inside. These are expensive. I have not tried them as yet. They are not really that long for O scale so you may need one at the top and one at the bottom of each corner.
Joe
Many thanks, everyone, for such informative responses.
Eliot
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