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J. Doyle said:
I made this tooling/clamping plate and a set of clamps that sees literally hundreds of different uses in my shop. Its incredibly versatile and handy. I couldn't do without it.

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That's a nice set up, I need to rig something like that up. Are those clips G10?
 
G-1O as a JIG material. I can do that :cool: :thumbsup: So much of this kind of stuff stumps me because I'm not really set up for metal work.
I can handle G-10. Thanks for the tip.
 
RayseM said:
G-1O as a JIG material. I can do that :cool: :thumbsup: So much of this kind of stuff stumps me because I'm not really set up for metal work.
I can handle G-10. Thanks for the tip.
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That's the best part. It drills, sands, files and machines like a dream yet it is far from "soft" and is NOT delicate at all.

It's fairly heat resistant and extremely stable. It doesn’t warp/twist, expand or shrink.

I use it for jigs and tooling all the time.

I even regularly make pocket clips for folders out of it and have lots of positive feedback on it in that application.
 
Amboyna burl is just so damn pretty.
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Hey John, J. Doyle J. Doyle might you have some advice as to the most useful thickness go G10 as a jig material?
Thinking, for a clamp rig like you show or other useful tools you might have made. Is there a min. /max . beyond practical?

Thank you.
 
I'd refer to John on that one but I would guess a 3/8" plate would be ideal to give you plenty of threads but don't know if that would be necesary. I wouldn't think you'd need more than 1/4" for the clamps. You could probably go thinner depending on what you were using it for.
 
RayseM said:
Hey John, J. Doyle J. Doyle might you have some advice as to the most useful thickness go G10 as a jig material?
Thinking, for a clamp rig like you show or other useful tools you might have made. Is there a min. /max . beyond practical?

Thank you.
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It depends on what you're making but for that tooling plate I used 3/8" and 1/4" for the clamps. So Redmeadow Knives Redmeadow Knives nailed it.

I made a little vise for holding small parts where I used 1" thick for one side and 3/8" for the other jaw.

Like I said....it just depends. If you think of anything specific, I would be happy to offer my input/opinions.
 
Thank you both. I'll place an order and see what I come up with for jigs over the winter. Funny I just never thought of the G10 option. My go to is aluminum plate or baltic birch ply - both have their uses and limitations. Good to have an option.
 
RayseM said:
Thank you both. I'll place an order and see what I come up with for jigs over the winter. Funny I just never thought of the G10 option. My go to is aluminum plate or baltic birch ply - both have their uses and limitations. Good to have an option.
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I don't have anything big enough for a plate but I think I have some pieces big enough for clamps. If I do I'll get them your way.
 
RayseM RayseM These are 1/4" x 3/4" x 6" Green/tan and Gray/black layers G10, might look weird but the price is right lol. I'll get them your way if you want them. I have some pink that are wider but you'd have to fight my daughter for those!
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That stuff looks awesome on a pen. I've seen it on knives and it was a bit too busy for me but it looks great turned!
 
Redmeadow Knives said:
That stuff looks awesome on a pen. I've seen it on knives and it was a bit too busy for me but it looks great turned!
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Thanks John, don't think it would work on a knife. Stuff is a bit too soft, you're right does look good on a pen.
 
Redmeadow Knives said:
RayseM RayseM These are 1/4" x 3/4" x 6" Green/tan and Gray/black layers G10, might look weird but the price is right lol. I'll get them your way if you want them. I have some pink that are wider but you'd have to fight my daughter for those!
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John - I couldn't care less about the colors. Jigs will be happy with whatever I get. You are right - the price is right. I am very grateful for whatever you choose to send. :thumbsup: :cool: AND - yes, let's not deprive your daughter of any favorites. Thank you very much.
 
Sounds good, I'll pack it up and try to get it out tomorrow Ray.

I've been using a piece of paperstone mounted on the table on the mini-mill but the clamp I use can get in the way of the chuck and limits it's range. I bet I can drill and tap that paperstone to accept some bolts and install some of those little clamps.20220208_171403-01.jpeg
 
I will do much the same. I have quite a few versions of those Besseys. The base has always been an issue but thinking now that I can thread my holes opens up lots of options. I feel like a dummy for never having thought of it.
 
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