Cam Clamps Plan

There are few clamps that are quicker and easier to apply that cam clamps -- just position the movable jaw and throw a lever. And none are simpler or cheaper to make. They have just four parts, which you can make for third to a fourth what it would cost you to buy a commercial clamp. Nick walks you step by step through the process, and shows how to modify the clamps to suit your own needs and preferences. You can make them with wood or metal bars, flat or round. He also shows you how to design your own cams and keep them from slipping. 14 pages, including dimensions in both Imperial and metric, exploded views, and full-size templates for both the cams and the jaws.