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    Ugly C-clmap mod.

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    Convert one cheap clamp from 8" to 15". Done.

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    Well done C Clamp man, your clamp is the biggest. :O)

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    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.

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    Thanks from the Frozen North for the positive replies. -25 C. here tonight which is almost the same in Fahrenheit.

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    The C-clamp I started with was ugly not the modification!

    Bob

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Jones View Post
    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!

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Altair View Post
    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!!
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    I reckon it's a cool adaptation

    From Outback Australia where it has been +44C the last few days.

    Or 'sunny' as the locals like to say.

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    Nice mod, you could make it versatile with a longer bar with several screw holes.

    A good idea for Ken to start a new diverting thread : what's the weather like at your location ?
    Me, I'm in the middle : ~10°C with a lot of rain
    I would like to have one week at Manotoba Man's and one week at Doc's ... just for the change of scene ...
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