“Pinch pony” clamp

[Philip Davies]

While not expecting to use this for metalwork, the anvil’s hardy hole seems a convenient location, although it would be better if the clamp jaws were about chest height. The peg in the hardy hole is quite a snug fit and extends to the anvil’s base, but it now needs an oldster plate there to stop it waggling about. The hardy hole is not perpendicular to the anvil’s face.
This is made from a mahogany table leg, from which the reeding was turned away, hence the shape. It would have been a much easier project if the hole for the clamp had been bored before any other work was done, and also a sharper blade in the bandsaw. (The cut was supported on a V-cradle, of course, but it did wander rather.)
Do you think there would be much demand for clamps like these? I thought I’d make 5 more for TFSR ( organisation sending tools to Africa) .

[cjfearn]

Just out of curiosity: what are these guys for? I don't think I've come across them before... ��

Thanks!
Cab

[Philip Davies]

That’s a very good question!
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Silly to make something if I don’t know the answer, but I intend to use it to hold small components for filing or sawing. I believe jewellers use a similar tool and so do leather workers, for stitching. Clearly there may be other applications. Hopefully others can provide pictures of similar items

[DIYer]

Thanks Philip Davies! We've added your Pinch Clamp to our Clamps category,
as well as to your builder page: Philip Davies's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Pinch Clamp by Philip Davies

tags: clamp

[mklotz]

That’s a very good question!
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Silly to make something if I don’t know the answer, but I intend to use it to hold small components for filing or sawing. I believe jewellers use a similar tool and so do leather workers, for stitching. Clearly there may be other applications. Hopefully others can provide pictures of similar items

Here you go...

https://www.amazon.com/Jewelry-Makin...s%2C141&sr=8-2

At first I had the same question - what are they?

I have this style...

https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Clam...s%2C141&sr=8-8

with a screw, rather than wedge, closing arrangement similar to yours. Note that the opposite end expands as the screw clamps down on something at the pinch end. This allows it to expand inside a ring so the whole outer circumference is exposed for polishing.