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jhovel
11th Jul 2020, 08:23 PM
Do we have any members or their friends with a CNC plasma table willing to do some cutting of 2 or 2.5mm steel sheet?
I want to cut a pile of 'Kantwist' type clamps (just the sides). If that person wants to part of the collaborative project, I'm happy to ' pay' in suitable steel....

Cheers
Joe

Ando81
11th Jul 2020, 11:02 PM
I’m not sure of anyone personally but there’s a few engineering businesses in Shepparton or Bendigo that probably have one. Or are you trying to do a “mates rates” type of deal? No judgement if you are, it definitely makes things more affordable [emoji1305]

jhovel
12th Jul 2020, 01:48 AM
Yes I was hoping that someone might want some clamps too and I'll supply the materials....

Cheers
Joe

WCD
12th Jul 2020, 10:28 AM
Hi Joe,
A group 'Kant Twist' clamp project sounds interesting.
What size(s) do you have in mind?
Cheers,
Bill

jhovel
12th Jul 2020, 01:40 PM
I was hoping to make several sizes. 2", 3" an 4"...

Cheers
Joe

jhovel
13th Jul 2020, 02:11 AM
Just found some instructions on how to make them without using any CNC - or other machine tools at all.....
That would be an interesting group build:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fcKVGtcOdI

Toggy
16th Jul 2020, 09:18 AM
Hi Joe,

My eyesight is fading with age; but that youtube example certainly looks like crap.

Some of my scrap pile looks to be better quality material.



Ken

chambezio
16th Jul 2020, 11:52 AM
Joe, I don't think you could work as rough as the bloke in the vid. Obviously quality is not a concern of his. It is good for the "concept" though

OxxAndBert
23rd Jul 2020, 01:59 PM
FWIW, I've been meaning to make some up for a while, so got off my bum have a couple being laser cut now from 3mm plain steel.
Its working out at around $3 per plate, so $12 per clamp (includes material). I inquired about per-part costs reducing for a larger order, but it won't reduce as there's no setup cost involved - just cutting and material.

Steve

BaronJ
23rd Jul 2020, 09:34 PM
Hi Guys,

I did a write up on how I made mine. I've just done a search through my pictures on the forum to find that a number of them relating to this post are now missing !

https://metalworkforums.com/f65/t200996-kant-clamp/page-2?highlight=Kant+clamps

387740 387741

These are laser cut from 3 mm sheet. Be aware that the edges may be very hard. I took off the sharp bits with my DE grinder.

Greolt
11th Jan 2021, 09:41 AM
Do we have any members or their friends with a CNC plasma table willing to do some cutting of 2 or 2.5mm steel sheet?
I want to cut a pile of 'Kantwist' type clamps (just the sides). If that person wants to part of the collaborative project, I'm happy to ' pay' in suitable steel....

I know this is an old post but thought I might respond anyway.

These could be done on my CNC plasma.

I am a hobby user and do not expect profit.

Cockatoo. East of Melbourne.

jhovel
14th Jan 2021, 12:16 AM
Hi Greolt.
Thanks for the offer! What software do you use to drive your plasma?
Any photos of your setup? I'm actually contemplating building one for myself.... but it is down the list a bit.... :)

Greolt
14th Jan 2021, 08:58 AM
I posted some pics in this other thread.

https://metalworkforums.com/f308/t205455-cnc-plasma-play/latest/post1979959#post1979959 (https://metalworkforums.com/f308/t205455-cnc-plasma-play/latest/post1979959#post1979959)

Controller is UCCNC. CAD CAM is Vectric Cut2D

jhovel
17th Jan 2021, 08:49 PM
Thanks Greg. Had a look at all your videos and posts.