Put a washer between the knob and the clamping block and you shouldn't have problems with the block twisting when you turn the knob.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

I did think of this but it doesn’t completely solve the problem. It is definitely better than the wood on wood.

@stevenozer9901

4 жыл бұрын

Make the block on the non working side of the fence large enough so its square edge rest on the table, it will then not be able to spin.

Rob to the rescue .. I was juuuuust saying to myself, "Self! you need a fence clamp. And you ARE NOT buying it!" .. thanks Rob!

@MakeThings

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, my pleasure. Let me see what you come up with!

What a great idea! Gonna definitely use this in my shop!

Man I just found your channel and I love it. I must make one of these just for my mitre saw as that would be so useful. Thank you so much for sharing and now I guess I will be spending some time watching your old video's .

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Cliff!

GREAT IDEA. THANKS FOR SHARING.

Another great idea. Thanks for sharing. Gonna make one today!

Excellent video and process Thank you for sharing. Square u bolt...fantastic heads up

Thanks! I saw a video like this a long time ago, I even bought the hangers. Never could find the video again. Now I'm headed to the shop to make some new toys.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Brilliant, thanks for sharing

Thank you! I was thinking of buying these.

Great video Rob. It's really given me a lot to think about. I'll definitely make one or two of these for myself. Thanks!

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Send me a DM with a picture if you do! @makethingswithrob (instagram) Nothing makes my day more than getting feedback.

I need that fancy *knob* - damn it.

That’s pretty cool!!!

Basic but ingenious tool that I will definitely make tomorrow, thank you and Merry Christmas

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Steve!

Really like this one Rob, very versatile & that knob you Made is flash, I’d keep it as a Christmas ornament lol, top project 🍻👍👍👍

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

It would be perfect for that!

Sweet idea

As always, brilliant in all ways.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks James 👊

Nice one! And that knob is pretty sharp!

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

Nice idea Rob 😊 with plenty of scope and I love the idea of using it as a bench stop. That's got to be the fanciest knob of any workshop 😊 ॐ

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

It’s probably a bit on the silly side but it was a fun concept that actually stayed away from the scrap bin...I wasn’t entirely sure it would work 😂 Thanks Chris!

Great idea! Thanks!

@MakeThings

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Another very useful jig and an interesting knob. You’re a very creative woodworker.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don!

good idea buddy

Bravo....!

Aha! I've been using a fence extension for a while but never liked the toggle clamps I use to hold it in place. Looks to me like this could be a much better answer. As always Rob, thanks for this!

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Mark, I think I need to make you my motivation manager...you always keep me going! Thanks my friend, it means a lot ☺️

Super handy Rob👌😁

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Fantastic! Just the idea I've been looking for and too stupid to think up myself ;-)

cool! you just saved me $20. The store bought ones are now off my Amazon Wish List.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! If you have Instagram DM me a picture when you make it!

Very nice video 👍👍👏 good job .Norbert (France)

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Norbert 😊

Great job Rob! Thank you For sharing the video with us' and Merry Christmas🎄🎁💖👌👍😎JP

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas buddy, I always appreciate your positive comments JP!

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob! and Your very welcome :) I always enjoy watching your videos😎

Really handy! Nicely done my friend! :-)

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Much appreciated!

I've been on the 'fence' for several months about the Rockler universal fence clamp...then I found this ...the perfect answer...cheap and DIY. To avoid the twisting motion of the small block in your first version I plan to go for a modified second version. I plan to use 'store bought' knobs and a 2" x 1/2" wood disc or circle. I will build it this afternoon (after putting the 4th coat of poly on my current project). Thank you!

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Send me a DM on Instagram of your clamp. Four coats...you’re dedicated!

@billr4283

4 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThings I knocked out two versions this evening. However, I don't do Instagram, FB, etc. I do have several snapshots of them.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Bill R that’s too bad, I’d love to see it! You could send me a picture to makethingswithrob@zoho.com ...would that work for you?

@billr4283

4 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThings Done, thanks

Good idea.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ace!

Thanks! I have this bracket in the garage and was wondering what to do with it!

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

thanks for all your vids. well explaned and insperational .lignator jack. uk.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Catherine!

Interesting idea. I see two issues with it, though: 1. As can be seen at 4:54, the smooth shank can slide up a smooth hole. The simplest way to counteract this is to make sure that the angle of the clamp is *less* than ninety degrees, so the end of it is where the lion's share of the clamping pressure is located. (This is a good idea anyhow, as that will help make sure that what you are clamping is held as close to the center of the material as possible.) Even better would be to also make it out of a bent piece of threaded rod, as the threads will grip the sides of the hole, preventing sliding altogether, as well as allowing clamping to *very* thin material. 2. Anytime you are rotating something as you apply pressure, the growing friction will tend to cause it to shift position; this is one of the reasons why we use washers. For the clamp, a second, free-spinning piece of wood needs to be added that has a rabbet at the base of the hole so that a lip rests on the top AND the side of the fence, keeping it from turning. The joining surface between the piece and the knob should also be as large as is practical, as the friction between the two is what keeps the clamp from loosening.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith!

Legend

That is very nice! It looks as though instead of the little bit of wood spinning that is instead trying to raise itself. Have you tried using a spacer that is the same height as the fence? I think that may eliminate both these problems.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

It’s the shape of the bolt unfortunately. It’s square but it has a taper on it that makes it rise. It really doesn’t effect the integrity of it though. Thanks buddy!

Great tip, Rob! Thanks for sharing! Billy

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy!

Neat idea. I have a block of wood with a hole drilled in it which I use with a dovetail clamp to produce a similar result. Your design seems a bit lower profile and less fiddly though.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, let me know if it works for you.

If you make the sacrificial board exactly an inch thick, it makes it easy to use your fence's measuring rule.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, good suggestion!

WOW

Hey i think i saw you on makers playground, subscribed

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Great app, isn’t it? I haven’t found you there yet but friend me so I can hit you back.

How does the bolt attach to a tall fence?

I'd suggest you wack the metal-angel-screw-thingy with a hammer, changing the bend from 90 degrees to 87-ish. That way the clamping force will increase and there is reduced risk for slippage, if you catch my grip. :)

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

If I could remake the video, I would include that. I had the same thought and already smacked her and completely agree. I did it to mine because it was at about a 93isher, but it does now grip better. Thank you!

I like a challenge.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is absolutely true.

@TakamiWoodshop

4 жыл бұрын

me too

From 5:25 and on, how do you attach the clamp to the tall fences? Anyways: bravo

@rwind656

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same question, please?

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

No problem. I attached it to a shorter board that’s as tall as the fence with a few screws. The clamp then inserted into the shorter board with a 3/8’s hole. I’m sorry for the confusion! Did that clear it up?

@rwind656

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you! I actually figured it out after I hit send and felt rather silly, lol. Smart little tool with so many uses! I was wondering if there was another L-shaped screw/ bolt we had around here to save a trip to the store and cutting... something keeps nagging at me... J-bolts maybe, or some hardware we saved out of something unused.

@richardsirois6975

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Makes sense.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

R Wind don’t feel silly...I should have shown that angle of it. ;)

All those in favour of the knob say aye ... the ayes have it!

@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456

4 жыл бұрын

Aye!

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Robbers and the Swede Unite!

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

I win! Thanks buddy 😉

Most of us don’t have a cnc machine.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t own one and never will. Did you watch the video?

@TheDiabolicben

4 жыл бұрын

Gerald Roth lol. Most of us don’t own a rhino either. Not fair!

So let me get this straight... He recommends buying a drill press vice, because they're really handy.... Except for using on a drill press, where they're designed use is. He then uses a quick clamp to hold the tiny block to make a tool that is kind of superfluous because he has.... Wait for it.... A quick clamp, which does most of the jobs he is using that little creation for. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a lot of this dudes videos, but this one seems a bit of a waste of time to me.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to buy anything Dave. I don’t think I ever alluded to this fence clamp taking the place of the drill press clamp. In fact, I can’t ever imagine how the fence clamp could ever take the place of it. The drill press clamp is great at holding metal items for drilling or cutting metal. I have even said that I don’t think there’s a replacement that can be made for a drill press clamp, which is why I so highly encourage people to buy one (and they’re cheap...I’ve seen them for $12). I appreciate that you enjoy some of my other ideas, but I’ve never said there’s a replacement for the drill press clamp.

@daveking2804

4 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThings I was referring to using the f clamp to hold the block on the drill press, rather than the drill vice, specifically designed for that purpose. Don't sweat it buddy, I enjoy the way your narrative in your videos, the way you shoot and video them. Keep doing what you're doing.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

Dave King thank you. It’s funny you say that, my drill press vice has a notch on it to put that clamp on to hold it down to the DP table. So a clamp for the clamp. 😅 Take care and Merry Christmas Dave!

Ben beğenmedim

Why just show off the new knob without showing how you made it? Oh I get it...a teaser for the next video. I hate teasers.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

It’s not really meant to be a teaser. I didn’t use to show how I built the knobs...the main purpose of these public videos is how other people can make things with some of the ideas I came up with. Sorry!

That chinese DP vise is the worst piece of crap imaginable.

@MakeThings

4 жыл бұрын

I dunno, I have a good imagination. It clamps, it’s 90 degrees and it’s $20. I’ve had mine for close to 5 years without any issues. 🤷‍♂️