Ugly C-clmap mod.

[kbalch]

Thanks Manitoba Man! I've added your C-Clamp Modification to our Clamps category, as well as to your builder page: Manitoba Man's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

C-Clamp Modification by Manitoba Man

tags: C-clamp, modification

[FixJeeps.com]

I'm more of a function over form guy. Make it work first, make it pretty second.

Al

Im with you on this one. It seems as though I never get back to the pretty part. If it works .. don't need pretty.

Manitoba Man: Great idea . I've got a couple of clamps that will get this mod. Thanks for sharing!!

[DIYer]

Nothing ugly about this modification. I think a series different length extensions for the same c-clamp ends would be very handy in the shop.

You actually increased the functionality of that thing!

[Hentiev]

Great idea

[GlennR]

Good mod. Big clamps are handy.

I recently realized how a couple of drops of oil can really change your opinion about cheap C clamps.

[kbalch]

This thread has been moved to the Must Read subforum. Congrats (and thanks) to Manitoba Man for making such a valuable contribution!

[Manitoba Man]

Good point on the oil, a timely reminder. Wonderful stuff.

[chucksjc]

I like it. Why didn't I think of that?

[jclayjim]

Wow, good idea! Really this is one of those "slap the forehead and exclaim 'Why Didn't I Think Of That?' things".

[Jon]

Turns out that "Why didn't I think of that" is actually a recognized phenomenon involving a cognitive bias called Hindsight bias, and specific instances like this can be referred to as an "Egg of Columbus". More info: Making miniature nut drivers