Introduction: Wingman Clamp - Best Clamps in the World!
I wanted a set of modular clamps that combines the benefits of traditional F-Style Bar Clamps, C-Camps, Trigger Clamps, and Pipe Clamps...so I made my own!
The Clamps come in two sizes
Model 500 - Designed for the 1/2" Square Tube
Model 750 - Designed for the 3/4" Square Tube
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Step 1: Quick Overview
Get the plans together first!
Step 2: 3D Print Frame (Model 500)
- Print out everything
- Clean parts
- Glue on Lead Screw Nut
- Cut and clean Connecting Rod
- Glue Connecting Rod to Frame Assembly
Step 3: 3D Print Lead Screw Assembly (Model 500)
- Print out everything
- Clean parts
- Cut and clean Threaded Rod
- Install Nylon Locknut and sand down a hemispherical shape on the end
- Drill out cross hole for Twist Knob
- Glue and assemble all parts
- Test Drive
Step 4: Ratchet Assembly (Model 500)
- Glue Trigger Plate to Trigger Spacers
- Install Pins on Trigger assembly
- Install Fasteners onto Clamp Frame
- Test Drive
Step 5: 3D Print Frame Assembly (Model 750)
Very similar to the Model 500
- 3D Print all components
- Clean all parts
- Cut and Clean Connecting Rod
- Glue and Install Connecting Rod
- Install Spring and Clutch Plates
Step 6: 3D Print Lead Screw Assembly (Model 750)
Very similar to the Model 500
- Print out everything
- Clean parts
- Cut and clean Threaded Rod
- Install Nylon Locknut and sand down a hemispherical shape on the end
- Drill out cross hole for Twist Knob
- Glue and assemble all parts
- Test Drive
Step 7: Ratchet Assembly (Model 750)
Identical to the Model 500
Step 8: Plywood Build
Plywood Frame
- Rough cut plywood strips
- Route out channel
- Cross cut to rough rectangle piece
- Mark up and rough cut profile on plywood
- Drill out Connecting Rod holes
- Tape down template and using Flush Trim Bit route out exact profile
- Glue up profiles
- Remove excess plywood
- Sand and Clean Edges
- Drill and glue down strengthening connecting rods
- Drill Spring and Lead Screw cross holes
- Cut off excess Plywood
- Sand and Clean Edges
- ***Optional*** Route chamfer around edges. Sand and Clean Edges
- Install metal hardware
Plywood Lead Screw Assembly
- Rough cut square pieces of plywood
- Mark center and drill holes through plywood squares
- Glue up plywood squares
- Drill internal features on Lead Screw Pad
- Glue down washer inside Lead Screw Pad
- Assemble and glue down Swivel Head Assembly
- Cut and Sand Down Edges
- Assemble to Plywood Frame