Tools and stitching clamp suggestions for a beginner

[Rockoboy]

I have 3 different stitching clamps. Two I made and one I bought. The small one I bought because I could not buy the timber and cam closure for what they were asking, and I figured it would work ok.

The smallest clamp sits on the table in front of me and the work is at the correct height, but it will only hold medium to small work. At about $16AUD (around $10 -$12USD) it works great for its intended purpose.

The middle size clamp sits on a small stool in front of me when I am seated and will hold medium to larger pieces adequately.

The largest clamp sits on the floor and it will hold anything that I am working on, small, medium or huge.

I think the moral of the story is ... as you develop skills, you may find a different size will benefit you, but always go with what suits you.

[Doc Reaper]

I had a friend build a horizontal for me, it was $75 and works, he then built a second one (pictured here). This is still unfinished, it lacks the handles, stain, and protective leather which will be finished in 2 days

[billybopp]

I bet that'll work a charm for sewing belts and straps, @Doc Reaper!  I should make something like that.

 

-Bill

[Danne]

You say you don't want to make your own, I thought the same but decided to give it a try. It's actually a quick and fun project. The tools/materials I used was a plastic miter saw box, some sandpaper, wood glue, drill, some screws, and a hinge. (Not completely finished in this picture, added some leather and a "lock".

Edited May 7, 2019 by Danne

[Rockoboy]

14 hours ago, Danne said:

I thought the same but decided to give it a try

Great job there @Danne. My medium size homemade and small store bought clamps are the same as yours. Its a fairly universal design.

[Doc Reaper]

I have another one, had a guy make em for me he sells them fairly cheap