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bob
Oct 21, 2003, 10:12:03 PM10/21/03
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I know, we're all tired of the Woodcraft clamp sale (mine arrived today by
the way; 3 boxes 97 lbs). However, I decided to test the "locking problem"
with them. And I was successful in locking the jaws. Now I can't unlock
them. There was a recent post on how to unlock them, I think with a
screwdriver. But for the life of me, I cannot find that post (Outlook
search really sucks - "lock" does not find "locking"). Could a kind soul
please repost the little trick for unlocking the clamp jaws?
the way; 3 boxes 97 lbs). However, I decided to test the "locking problem"
with them. And I was successful in locking the jaws. Now I can't unlock
them. There was a recent post on how to unlock them, I think with a
screwdriver. But for the life of me, I cannot find that post (Outlook
search really sucks - "lock" does not find "locking"). Could a kind soul
please repost the little trick for unlocking the clamp jaws?
Thanks.
Bob
Leon
Oct 21, 2003, 10:20:29 PM10/21/03
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I posted the answer Bob. Make sure the screw handle is loosened a bit, pry
with a screw driver between the round rod and the square silver bar that is
against it on the bottom of the clamp. That simple... ;~)
with a screw driver between the round rod and the square silver bar that is
against it on the bottom of the clamp. That simple... ;~)
"bob" <bobthebuil...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Chris Johnson
Oct 21, 2003, 11:15:01 PM10/21/03
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<snip>
>But for the life of me, I cannot find that post (Outlook
> search really sucks - "lock" does not find "locking")...
<snip>
> Thanks.
>
> Bob
>
>
>But for the life of me, I cannot find that post (Outlook
<snip>
> Thanks.
>
> Bob
>
>
Bob,
No search algorithm on the planet was going to find Leon's original post
using the word lock; he used "stuck". :)
Chris Johnson
Mark Ohlund
Oct 22, 2003, 11:37:40 AM10/22/03
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"bob" <bobthebuil...@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<3Hllb.22491$W77...@bignews6.bellsouth.net>...
The guys at the WoodCraft store near me said to loosen the clamp and
then slam the bar end onto a wood block on a concrete floor. Don't
know if screwdriver will chew up clamp jaws.
JackD
Oct 22, 2003, 12:23:34 PM10/22/03
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I was WONDERING why they were on sale...
-Jack
Leon
Oct 22, 2003, 4:17:47 PM10/22/03
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"Mark Ohlund" <wo...@woodwrecker.com> wrote in message
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>
> The guys at the WoodCraft store near me said to loosen the clamp and
> then slam the bar end onto a wood block on a concrete floor. Don't
> know if screwdriver will chew up clamp jaws.
You DO NOT use the screw driver between the jaws... But slamming it down on
a anything is sure to bend the rails.
bob
Oct 22, 2003, 8:30:22 PM10/22/03
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Yeah, and Outlook isn't very good with synonyms, either!
(I tested "lock" and "locking" on a post that I knew had the word
"locking").
Thanks, guys!
Bob
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Rabufs
Sep 4, 2019, 1:49:31 PM9/4/19
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replying to bob, Rabufs wrote:
Here is how to repair the clamps to keep them from locking shut. First unjam
them by loosening the screw handle, then using the screwdriver method between
the silver bar and the black heavy cast bar (square) to pry them apart. To
fix this from happening again, you have to fix the assembly error. In my
case, I had two clamps each assembled differently. In the mechanism you
should see a nylon spacer. My failing unit had the spacer between the below
the round silver bar. The spacer needs to be placed between the silver bar
and the square black cast piece. You just need to unscrew and remove the
stopper at the end of the clamp. Slide the clamp head off the end of the bar.
The nylon piece will likely fall out. Simply reinstall the clamp head with
the nylon piece inserted between the round silver bar and the black square
cast bar. This will prevent them from coming in contact with each other and
locking in place.... I'll attach a couple of photos if I can figure out
how...
https://www.homeownershub.com/img/il
https://www.homeownershub.com/img/im
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Here is how to repair the clamps to keep them from locking shut. First unjam
them by loosening the screw handle, then using the screwdriver method between
the silver bar and the black heavy cast bar (square) to pry them apart. To
fix this from happening again, you have to fix the assembly error. In my
case, I had two clamps each assembled differently. In the mechanism you
should see a nylon spacer. My failing unit had the spacer between the below
the round silver bar. The spacer needs to be placed between the silver bar
and the square black cast piece. You just need to unscrew and remove the
stopper at the end of the clamp. Slide the clamp head off the end of the bar.
The nylon piece will likely fall out. Simply reinstall the clamp head with
the nylon piece inserted between the round silver bar and the black square
cast bar. This will prevent them from coming in contact with each other and
locking in place.... I'll attach a couple of photos if I can figure out
how...
https://www.homeownershub.com/img/il
https://www.homeownershub.com/img/im
https://www.homeownershub.com/img/in
DerbyDad03
Sep 4, 2019, 3:28:36 PM9/4/19
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worth it.
Now I gotta ask:
Why are you repairing a clamp on your bed?
Rabufs
Sep 4, 2019, 10:44:06 PM9/4/19
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replying to DerbyDad03, Rabufs wrote:
Actually it was closer to sixteen years but who's counting.... I only had a
problem with the clamp in that it was so jammed that I resorted to googling
how to unjam it. When I came across this thread, it thankfully helped me to
unjam it but the consensus seemed to be there was no "fix". Since I was
staring at the mechanism to unjam it, I happened to notice my good clamp was
arranged differently.... I thought I would just share the fix in case anyone
else could use it, even though it was 16 years later... LOL... Now what
looks like a bed is actually our couch. Thanks for commenting and I'd be
curious (if you still have those old clamps) to know if your clamps do have
the nylon spacer in the wrong spot.... :)
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Actually it was closer to sixteen years but who's counting.... I only had a
problem with the clamp in that it was so jammed that I resorted to googling
how to unjam it. When I came across this thread, it thankfully helped me to
unjam it but the consensus seemed to be there was no "fix". Since I was
staring at the mechanism to unjam it, I happened to notice my good clamp was
arranged differently.... I thought I would just share the fix in case anyone
else could use it, even though it was 16 years later... LOL... Now what
looks like a bed is actually our couch. Thanks for commenting and I'd be
curious (if you still have those old clamps) to know if your clamps do have
the nylon spacer in the wrong spot.... :)
--
for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/woodworking/how-to-unlock-a-locked-jorgensen-clamp-161974-.htm
Bob
Jul 1, 2020, 10:14:05 AM7/1/20
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replying to bob, Bob wrote:
The best way I’ve found over the years
1. Loosen clamp
2. Hold clamp with tail down, clamp on top
3. Keep unit vertical
4. Gently? Slam clamp tail onto wood itself or wood on concrete
5. Ok sometimes you may need a tad more than gentle slamming
The best way I’ve found over the years
1. Loosen clamp
2. Hold clamp with tail down, clamp on top
3. Keep unit vertical
4. Gently? Slam clamp tail onto wood itself or wood on concrete
5. Ok sometimes you may need a tad more than gentle slamming
Just Another Joe
Jul 2, 2020, 6:45:10 AM7/2/20
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In article <161da66fa616a0ef$1$5872$4036...@news.newsgroupdirect.com>,
> The best way Iąve found over the years
October, 2003.
I think he may have figured it out by now ;-)
Joe
> The best way Iąve found over the years
> 1. Loosen clamp
> 2. Hold clamp with tail down, clamp on top
> 3. Keep unit vertical
> 4. Gently? Slam clamp tail onto wood itself or wood on concrete
> 5. Ok sometimes you may need a tad more than gentle slamming
Just so we're aware, "Bob" wrote the missive you're referring to in
> 2. Hold clamp with tail down, clamp on top
> 3. Keep unit vertical
> 4. Gently? Slam clamp tail onto wood itself or wood on concrete
> 5. Ok sometimes you may need a tad more than gentle slamming
October, 2003.
I think he may have figured it out by now ;-)
Joe
Leon
Jul 2, 2020, 1:29:37 PM7/2/20
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On 9/4/2019 9:44 PM, Rabufs wrote:
> replying to DerbyDad03, Rabufs wrote:
> Actually it was closer to sixteen years but who's counting....
DerbyDad is. ;~)
> replying to DerbyDad03, Rabufs wrote:
> Actually it was closer to sixteen years but who's counting....
Paul
Apr 26, 2021, 6:15:05 PM4/26/21
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I was having this issue and this thread helped me to get the unstuck by slamming them against the floor. Once I got them unstuck, I sprayed Glide Cote on them, and they no longer stick. Will see how long that last.
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Rabufs
Apr 26, 2021, 8:31:10 PM4/26/21
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> aware, "Bob" wrote the missive you're referring to in October, 2003.
> I think he may have figured it out by now ;-)
I suggest you inspect the placement of the white nylon spacer. There were some assembly errors. As per the post above, I removed and reinstalled the spacer (under 1 minute max) and the clamp no longer jams...
> I think he may have figured it out by now ;-)
Leon
Apr 27, 2021, 12:01:00 PM4/27/21
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On 4/26/2021 5:15 PM, Paul wrote:
> I was having this issue and this thread helped me to get the unstuck by
> slamming them against the floor. Once I got them unstuck, I sprayed
> Glide Cote on them, and they no longer stick. Will see how long that last.
>
Mine only stick if I let them slam shut. Don't let them slide/slam shut
> I was having this issue and this thread helped me to get the unstuck by
> slamming them against the floor. Once I got them unstuck, I sprayed
> Glide Cote on them, and they no longer stick. Will see how long that last.
>
on their own.
And keep the screw handle mid point in the travel so that you can loosen.
DerbyDad03
Apr 27, 2021, 3:33:07 PM4/27/21
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and then close them by at least a 1/8 turn. Leave yourself a little wiggle room
in case the innards get corroded and it won't turn towards close.
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