de sta co look-a-likes?
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de sta co look-a-likes?
I placed an order for a 213u clamp this morning and it was just under $17. There were a lot of the look-a-likes for a lot less money and I was tempted. I didn't want to chance it for this application but I was wondering if anyone has purchased one of these other brands and if you have compared them to the "real" thing?
Working on a small-piece miter saw jig and I trust the old standard so that is what I ordered. Auto insurance and plates due this month so I didn't want to spend the extra money to test out a couple of versions/brands.
Ed
Working on a small-piece miter saw jig and I trust the old standard so that is what I ordered. Auto insurance and plates due this month so I didn't want to spend the extra money to test out a couple of versions/brands.
Ed
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Re: de sta co look-a-likes?
I have picked up a few look-a-likes from Menards that work well. Not sure of the brand but there are usually a few in stock to pick from.
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1998 510 upgraded to a 520, upgraded to power pro with double tilt and lift assist.
1998 bandsaw
2016 beltsander
jointer
overarm pin router
Re: de sta co look-a-likes?
I've been quite satisfied with the Harbor Freight vertical or horizontal toggle clamps. At $5.00 a pop, they're a good buy compared to the $17.00 Destacos.
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Ah the Hrbor Freight ones aren't consistent, The hole patterns vary from batch to batch.
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I got some years ago from ebay and they were junk , good job holding out for the good ones!!
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Re: de sta co look-a-likes?
Clamp will not be here until Thursday. I have my design done except to get the feel for things should be placed. I can cut out the parts and be ready for when the clamp arrives.
The design is something I saw from Woodsmith but adapted to my needs. I think I might want the clamp mounting block to have two locations, one shown and another closer in for even smaller things. Other changes might be needed once I have the clamp in hand and I see how it interacts with the saw etc.
This one is the left side of the saw, a similar one minus the block and clamp will be used on the right side.
Ed
The design is something I saw from Woodsmith but adapted to my needs. I think I might want the clamp mounting block to have two locations, one shown and another closer in for even smaller things. Other changes might be needed once I have the clamp in hand and I see how it interacts with the saw etc.
This one is the left side of the saw, a similar one minus the block and clamp will be used on the right side.
Ed
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Why would this be a problem?
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I had to look up De Sta co clamps to understand what you guys were referring to. Did you ever try this site? Prices seem a bit better. I have bought some from this site and I am very pleased. They hold very well.
https://www.thetoggleclampstore.com/
Bill V
https://www.thetoggleclampstore.com/
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I got some little ones from Amazon, 4 for $11.99. They work fine.
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Re: de sta co look-a-likes?
RLKeeney I tend to use threaded inserts in fixtures. and move the clamps from fixture to fixture. If the hole patterns aren't consistent It means you can't interchange them