Members howlback Posted April 26, 2018 Members Report Posted April 26, 2018 Does anyone use a clamping jig? I started lining projects but I stitch last. Clamping really helps to fuse the pieces together (especially the edge) so the project remains intact during sanding/edging/burnishing. Any advice on specific materials? Quote
Rockoboy Posted April 26, 2018 Report Posted April 26, 2018 It does not matter what I am doing, I will always use a jig if I can. Marking out, cutting, glue up, clamping etc etc. What a jig will be made out of depends on the task, the amount of benefit of the jig, the chance of reusing it for another run, how much fun I am having making the jig etc etc. For glue up and clamping, I mostly use the spring clamps that come in many sizes from stationary fold-back clips to matchbox to A5. If there's a need, sometimes I use a small piece of leather or MDF to stop the clamp from marking the leather. (Sometimes it even works out). Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members BDAZ Posted April 29, 2018 Members Report Posted April 29, 2018 Forget clamping, glues and mess: Bob Quote
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