Milling and CNC Machine Hold Down Clamps

[scrdmgl]

Hi JR: I wonder if you tried to use your clamps for a dual purpose, as regular clamps applying downward pressure on the part being held and also as an edge or low clearance clamp for thin work pieces. Given the pivoting hold down bolt, if set against the side of a plate it would apply downward pressure on the piece to be machined. The bearings at the end allow easy rolling of the clamp while tightening, it should work. I've seen similarly designed clamps used that way.

Regards

Jorge