Swiss Saddler Clam Drawings

[ClaimedVacancy]

Update #7:

I filled and redrilled the moveable arm in order to reset the placement of it with the stationary arm. Much better now. The cam also makes 80% contact on the bearing surface inside. 
 

I also mounted the structure to a slab of cherry i had. Its fantastic. Doesn't move, doesn’t ask for permission. 
 

I used 1/4 x 20 pitch stainless inserts (EZ Lok) and a few long wood screws going into the plywood areas. 

Next actions will be the jaws. Im going to use some vintage phenolic blocks glued in. I tested it with wood glue and it worked great. It just tore the wood fibers instead of disbonding. This will hold leather very well and resist lots of wear.

Edited February 25 by ClaimedVacancy

[ClaimedVacancy]

Update #8:

Phenolic blocks glued in for today. 
I cut both sides of the jaws to match the thickness of the phenolic. Some minor sanding for a bit of time to make them square, and then glue. 

[dikman]

I would have just lined the jaws with thick leather, won't mark what you're clamping and has a little bit of give.