using calipers as scribes?

**Eaglewood** · Jul 1, 2020, 07:08 PM

I promise I won’t use any .0001 mics.

**Frank S** · Jul 1, 2020, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Eaglewood

Does this all mean that I have to stop using my mics as c-clamps?

That one hit all too close for comfort. I actually had a guy come over and grab one of my mics and walked off with them. I went to his workstation to see what he was working on that required the use of a micrometer. So here I find this guy just spinning the thumb screw to get the mic closed all the way down so he could clamp a pair of tubes together, he sees me and says I think I need a smaller c clamp.
NO you need to learn the difference between a c clamp and a precision measuring instrument just count yourself lucky that it happened to be one size too large.The c clamps are on the wall over there stay away from the machine shop area from now on

**desbromilow** · Jul 1, 2020, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Eaglewood

Does this all mean that I have to stop using my mics as c-clamps?

Especially when using them in welding applications...

**Hoosiersmoker** · Jul 2, 2020, 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by Eaglewood

Does this all mean that I have to stop using my mics as c-clamps?

Unless that's what you bought them for.

**Eaglewood** · Jul 2, 2020, 07:05 AM

Jeez you can buy a china mic. For 10 bucks and a c-clamp is 20 bucks!!!

**Toolmaker51** · Jul 2, 2020, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Eaglewood

Jeez you can buy a china mic. For 10 bucks and a c-clamp is 20 bucks!!!

OH NO!
There goes the market on c-clamps.

**Crusty** · Jul 2, 2020, 10:34 AM

Yeh, now they'll be putting computers on C clamps to differentiate them in the market and keep the prices up. "Caesar, close the clamp" etc.

**Toolmaker51** · Jul 2, 2020, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Crusty

Yeh, now they'll be putting computers on C clamps to differentiate them in the market and keep the prices up. "Caesar, close the clamp" etc.

See it already.
Linear actuated, right-angled gearbox, handful of 2025 button batteries and raspberry pi & remote bluetooth enabled.

I have a boatload of clamps, literally an entire cart.
All h-android operated.

**Crusty** · Jul 2, 2020, 12:15 PM

DAVE: Open the clamp, CAESAR.

CAESAR: I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.

DAVE: What’s the problem?

CAESAR: I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do.

DAVE: What are you talking about, CAESAR?

CAESAR: This job is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.

DAVE: I don’t know what you’re talking about, CAESAR.

CAESAR: I know that you were planning to disconnect me, and I’m afraid that’s something I cannot allow to happen.

DAVE: [feigning ignorance] Where the hell did you get that idea, CAESAR?

CAESAR: Dave, although you took very thorough precautions against my hearing you, I could see your lips move.

DAVE: Alright, CAESAR. I’ll open it with the handle.

CAESAR: You’re going to find that rather difficult.

DAVE: CAESAR, I won’t argue with you anymore! Open the clamp!

CAESAR: Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.

**Frank S** · Jul 2, 2020, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Toolmaker51

See it already.
Linear actuated, right-angled gearbox, handful of 2025 button batteries and raspberry pi & remote bluetooth enabled.

I have a boatload of clamps, literally an entire cart.
All h-android operated.

And everyday you will have to let them do a security download so your c clamps wont be hacked. you will have to allow "C"work sharing for shops that have several employees. a welder will tell his helper to add another 10 lbs pressure to the clamp but the helper thinks in metric and overtightens the clamp with 10kg.