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Does anyone have a list of how many of each item the Maxi-Clamp comes with? I bought one with all the parts loose in a box. It included a user guide but even that didn't have a parts list. I separated out all of the different pieces and I think I may have 2 sets combined. There are 8 each of most pieces and 4 each of the longest threaded rod. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Here is a picture of my clamp system which I purchased new. It may have an extra or be missing a part or two but this is the general kit.

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Ed

Ed, yours looks as unused as mine does.
Mine still has the cut-out cardboard panel in the box where each piece fits in the holes. I believe yours has the same items and count as mine.

Thanks guys! That confirms that I do have two sets. My set looks as pristene as yours! LOL After reading a few posts, many of these see very little use. That's probably why mine was for sale.

jayhawk wrote:Thanks guys! That confirms that I do have two sets. My set looks as pristene as yours! LOL After reading a few posts, many of these see very little use. That's probably why mine was for sale.

Yeah but like many accessories they are nice to wish for...
After all of the stuff I have bought over the years to make woodworking easier my projects should just make themselves.
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If you get a chance, you might want to look up the maxi clamp storage posted on Hands On. I built it, and I have found that if the maxi clamp is easily accessible, I am more apt to use it.

The Maxi-Clamp Caddy is in the Jan/Feb 1985 issue, I have not found this online.

My only questions are; has anyone ever successfully used this clamp system? How well did it function? Jim

I actually own the issue, since I am not sure I can post the article I am posting a SketchUp of the project. What is not clear is how deep the various dowel holes are. The article says the dowels are 6" and 2", to be safe I am going to extend the dowels by 1/2" and drill 1/2" holes.

Thanks for all the replies especially the storage rack plans. Here's a bit of info for those of you who aren't using your Maxi-Clamp much. I put one of the sets on ebay and it went to $51 the first day. I thought I would be lucky if it sold at all.