Cheers Andrew. Channel has been doing well recently with lots of new folk signing up😀. Great to see and hopefully will continue to grow. Best wishes, Leo 😀
Thanks Leo. This is the second time your videos have literally been a revelation for me. 1st one was with the router templates from @chopsdesigns having spent an absolute fortune on templates from the US and now these clamps. Had to sand new coasters last night and it was a bloody nightmare. This will be a game changer. Thanks and keep up the good work. You're an inspiration.
Good thorough review. I appreciate that you do more than an unboxing and I really learn about the product with your reviews. ( The company should have donated this to you in return, because a lot of people will learn of their product. )
Thanks R Wind. It’s great when you find something that is of great help to you, but is also at the budget end of the market 😀😀. I’ll just be glad if some other folk look at them and think they’d be of great help to them as well! Take care, Leo 😀
What a gent..Thanks for the info regarding the clamps..I have told Rutlands where I learned about the system prior to purchase.. hopefully they will get in contact with you.🤞🤞.Great ending very funny🤣🤣
Thanks Seamus for your kind feedback😀😀. Let me know how you get on with the clamps. I’ve been using them for a couple of weeks now since making the video and am so impressed. For their price they are a great piece of kit! 😀😀. Best wishes, Leo
Hi Leo, these are life changing for you and potentially many more people in many walks of life. Well done for bringing this to everyone. Try a double comb over to sort the hair problem and remember, the difference between a good hair cut and a bad one is about 3 weeks. Take care.
Cheers Denis. Yeah I don’t want to end up overusing the term ‘game changer’ but these do fall in that category. The clamping force is excellent, but by far the biggest benefit is the time saving aspect. It just eliminates that stop / start approach to me previously working having to continually adjust clamps. Will see how it goes with them, but can see me using them in virtually every project! 😀 Take care, Leo 😀
Oh that hair! Well done buddy, great way to end what was a great video about a great product. But here's the thing. My wife sort of looks at the videos I watch on woodwork, but if you are on, she comes and sits next to me and watches. She loves watching. I am waiting for the "FFS! He has only one arm and gets things done, what takes you so long?" Stay safe and keep making content.
Thanks again Pete. Thankfully the hair situation has resolved itself now, but when it happened I had to wait a couple of days for new clippers to arrive😂😂. These clamps are great. Still set up in a temporary fashion, but looking forward to installing them in the new space when it is (if ever) completed😳😀
😂😂😂That would be nice. Cheers for the message and yes it’s a great piece of kit. Comes in so handy for me being able to sand five sides without the obstruction of a traditional clamp 👍👍
hahaha.. Leo, you made my day with the bonus bit at the end. With reference to the clamps - what a game changer! Your enthusiasm is contagious. Can you plug both in at the same time? If so, you could use the system for longer pieces too. It might also help with drawing a straight cutting line, by holding the workpiece in place. What a find! Thanks for the videos.
Cheers Mandy, less said about the hair the better😂. You can connect the clamps together no problem for longer pieces. My tiny compressor struggles a bit with it tbh, but that will be rectified when I finally get the workshop built. As you say though, they are an absolute game changer for me!
Nice review and an affordable alternative to the Vac-Sys. Did you look at adding a foot pedal for quick on/off? You could tee the foot pedal into the vacuum line and pipe it up to the normally closed port on the foot pedal. Then when you step on the pedal it opens and releases the vacuum without having to turn the pump off or manually close a valve. Once the work is removed from the clamp pad you can take your foot off the pedal and you can then reposition your work or change to another workpiece and it is instantly clamped down again.
Cheers Bob for the tip. I’m in the process of building my own workshop and will be moving and setting up a more permanent fixture for the clamps. Will look into this foot pedal business as well👍👍😀😀
Great bit of kit Leo this looks like its realy goingbto help you pins your work down safe working and a good time saver brillant. Great vid keep them comeing. If you fancy doing stuff part time or what ever try and get a sponsor be it dealt or what ever you get the tools for free you simply review ect..
It really is a cracking bit of kit John and really good value at that price. The clamping power of it is incredible! I’ve had a couple of companies get in touch regarding sponsorship etc. It’s something I may seriously consider in the future, but it’d have to be right for me so to speak. I’m aware certain sponsors, once they sign you up, then start dictating as to what they expect from you and I’m not having any of that malarkey. We’ll see pal😀
Great vid they look like they will save you some time and make your life soooooo much easier, having been diagnosed with MS i have been left with a weak left side of my body and severe fatigue when i do things although no way as bad as not being able to use your arm but frustrating all the same,So i will be taking a good look at your past vids for inspiration,also liked and subscribed
Cheers Rocketman for your kind feedback 😀. These will definitely make a big difference, been in thee again today trying a few more bits out with them and they are excellent! Hope you are managing to keep ok, take care, Leo 😀
These look a great addition to the workshop. I'm new to the channel having come over from 10 minute workshop following the one handed challenge. You've probably already seen but the Armor "Tool Auto-Adjust In-Line Dog Clamp" from wood workers workshop also look useful especially if your going down the MFT route. Can I also say how I find what you are doing is amazing and also inspirational as I'm also disabled and would love to get back into woodworking at some point and I'm finding your videos a real boost that one day it'll be a reality. Many thanks and stay safe. Joe. Ps. Loving the hair do.
Nice one, thanks Joe for such a lovely comment. I’ll look into the dog clamp you’ve suggested there as it is a whole new world to me😀. Hope you get the chance to get making stuff again, if there’s anything I can do to help then please just get in touch. Best wishes, Leo the Hairless😀
@@Hand-i-Craft thank you for taking the time to reply and also for offer. Armor seem to do some really good products they also have a really useful pocket hole jig which auto adjusts. I look forward to your further builds and adventures. All the best Joe.
I was very busy the last few weeks so only today I watched this video. Very interesting clamping system. Thanks for sharing. When I clicked on the link, it showed text in Slovak language. That surprised me very much. (not everything was translated totally correctly) They even ship to Slovakia but the shipping costs did not make me very happy. More than 30 pounds. Do you remember how much is the weight of the whole package? I guess no more than one and a half kilo. (1500 grams) I should study their web-site. Maybe they have other interesting things as well. How is the clamping systems connected to the workbench? Are there (between workbench and clamps) those rubber "rings" as well?)
Thanks Hans. I’ve used Rutlands a lot and have frequently recommended them, although not yet to overseas folk. Apologies I can’t comment on the weight of the clamps as they were part of a larger order, but I could check their individual weight if you’d like me to? What I would recommend is signing up to Rutlands email offer service as most of their best selling products are discounted periodically for a short period of time. In regards to the clamps themselves, on the underside they don’t vacuum clamp down to a workbench (like the Festool vacuum clamp does). They do have holes on the corners though for them to be applied to a surface by a fixing. To be honest for the price they are retailing at I think it is a sacrifice worth making. The top vacuum clamping is very strong, considering the price again I was so impressed by this. Since making this video I’ve been constantly using them and I am very happy with my purchase up to now😀. Take care Hans and thanks for the message, Leo 😀
Great attitude!! Very nice with your good spirit even your experience with shredding went on your thighs (a slang saying in Finland) Festool makes fantastic tools(I have four sanders and the smaller planer and the highest rated vac) but not even as a professional woodworker would/will put 1500€ on a vacume system. The vacume pump itself costs here in Finland more than 700€... I need one for fastening up some restoration jobs that are very time consuming.
Thank you Esko for your very kind comments here and greetings from Liverpool, England😀. I love the look of that Festool vac but unfortunately I just cannot justify the financial outlay to buy one. My little Rutlands vacuum clamps do work really well though and I’m looking forward to getting them set up in my new workshop (once it’s finally finished 😂). Take care and best wishes, Leo 👍
I have warm memory's from Liverpool from -93. I was in the crew and as a carpenter when the S/Y Tradewind was bought to Finland but that's a long story to be told here 😄 Oh yes the vac is fantastic. I bought it because it is rated to keep harmful dust like leed asbestos fungi inside the bag since my main job is restoring old houses. It was expensive with a four digit price tag. I'm interesting in seeing your new shop. I have the same in front of me...moving from 64m² to 120-140m². Lucyli it's on the other side of the yard. Keep up that good spirit 👌
Just an idea, you could set them up using the t-piece but fit a ball valve after the t piece (on both outlets of the tee) so you can have one on or the other..... saves even more time to stop having to swap the hose about with the push fitting.
Cheers LilNitroGreg. This does sound very interesting. I understand what you mean, however compressor based air stuff etc is completely new to me. Where could I get these and are they standard sizes or do I need to measure the pipe thickness etc? Cheers , Leo 😀
@@Hand-i-Craft I have just checked on rutlands website, they use standard 6mm push fit fittings, 263351681977 that is an item number from the famous auction website, 2.90 each plus 1.20 postage. they are standard fittings so should be easy to find elsewhere.
Cool form of holding your workpiece; timesavor and ease of use. I was thinking of a length of leather attached to a vice with pockets that can be changed one by one and tightened all using one hand. I'm probably not describing it well. Keep up the great work! ...jeff
Nice one, thanks Jeff. The convenience of these clamps are fantastic. The clamping force is excellent. I’ve been working with them all day today and the amount of time they save me is incredible 😀. Hope you’re keeping well, take care, Leo 😀
Leo, great vid pal! Makes perfect sense wanting to streamline your business mate, I've just started my own car detailing business (Strongarm detailing & Valeting ltd) and I'm in the same boat with needing to cut my working time down! When we're working with one arm we have to work "smart" not "hard" I guess..... Love the vids, Keep on keeping on mate! Karl 💪
You're a superstar, I didn't know vac clamps existed prior to this awesome video. Well presented, informative and a thorough introduction to a great piece of kit. Best wishes and keep safe, Andrew.
Nice little solution there. You can get some pliers to remove that air pipe, they push the clip down and ever so slightly grip the pipe, no idea what they are called but might be useful. Liking the Johnny Rotten look 😁
Cheers James. Another guy commented about this and said something like a ball valve so I’ll investigate this as that would be a help. As for the hair, an inverse Mohawk maybe?😂😂
Very amusing end to your vid Leo :-) You are obviously clued up on your technology so I was wondering why you had not elected to go the way of some form of MFT in order to make life easier. CNC Design Wrexham do MFT tops of which I have one and am very happy. In addition they do a very interesting vacuum board which is powered via vacuum cleaner. An MFT board starts at less than £50.00 and they also make templates if you fancy making your own MFT. This wasn't meant to be a plug for CNC design but it seems to have turned into one! Wishing you every success and will continue to follow your progress.
Cheers dipseadiver for your feedback. I’ve actually got an MFT top now, but I’m currently in the process of building my own garden room which has been delayed for reasons beyond my control. Fingers crossed it’ll be back up and running soon so I’m saving the MFT for once it’s completed and can be installed in a permanent position 😀👍
Brilliant I get the same emails which fill my inbox in and disregard them, you are amazing and inspirational and totally agree not all of us can afford Festool, have you checked out the Triton MFT style table. Love the ending. I am just letting my hair grow, will probably look like an old grey haired hippy soon, my hair is the longest it has ever been reminds me when my late father was in hospital and recovering for several weeks. Keep up the great work and keep safe. Sorry I couldn't contribute to your challenge you have now inspired me to go into the shed today!
Thanks Ray for your kind message. I’ve been fortunate enough recently to upgrade some of my budget tools to more premium brands, but I always look for a bargain, and most importantly recently, something that can save me time and hassle. These clamps are fantastic for me. Used them for three days since making the video and the time they save me is incredible 😀. Take care, Leo 😀
😂Cheers pal, I think testament to how good these are will be reflected in how many future videos you’ll see them in. Can’t comment on reliability yet, but to be honest, there’s not too much to them, no moving parts etc. Don’t want to curse myself though so I’ll leave it there and see how it goes😀
Great tool i'm sure these will make things much easier for you, when you do upgrade your compressor it is worth looking at the clarke range from machine mart if you sign up to there news letter they send through a VAT free code every now and then. I don't think they sell hair clippers though you never know you may have started a new hair style keep up the good work.
Compressor clippers🤔🤔, now there’s a thought 😂. Thanks Rasmo and thanks for the recommendation. I’ve looked at a few TH-cam makers I follow in regards to what compressor they use and they seem to have more complaints about them than compliments. I’ll get by fine with the small Rutlands one I have now, but that is mainly for the brad nail gun, so when / if I get the workshop built, I’ll have more space to accommodate a more substantial compressor. Cheers, Leo
Did you have to buy a separate vacuum generator valve for your air compressor, or was it included with the vacuum pads? Can you link the vacuum generator here, so I can see which one you have?
Apologies for the late reply, it was a few years ago when I bought this so my memory may be failing me. From what I can remember all of the valves / pipes etc came with the pads. I don’t recall having to buy any additional parts. The only thing I had to check I had was a suitable connector to my compressor. You might be better off checking with Rutlands as it may have changed since I bought them 👍
Sorry I can’t help you with this question. I know the probability is these were manufactured in China and Rutlands is just a distributor for them in the UK. I’d assume there would be equivalent distributors in the US but can’t tell you who they are. Thanks for the feedback on the video😀. Best wishes, Leo 👍
Before even _thinking_ about an MFT system you should definietely get new clippers 😂 Great video and the vacuum clamping system looks really useful... thanks!
Thank goodness for Amazon Prime Josef, still was a couple of days though before the hair situation was sorted😂😂. Very happy with this clamps for many reasons, mainly though the budget cost and positive impact they have on my workshop. I bet they would have come in handy for your one handed makers challenge!!😀😀 Take care Josef, Leo
Great vid 👌,especially the end , so funny , cheered me up. I actually use clippers well our lass does it for me🤣🤣....love it, your videos are just getting better and better , so are your tools , I have a mft3 and love it especially with my tracksaw ,it will help you out so much 👍
😀Cheers humble. I’ve just taken delivery of an MFT top and I’m undecided whether to just get stuck straight into it or leave it until I’ve built my workshop🤷♂️. I do know it’ll be a big help in a time saving capacity, in addition to these new vacuum clamps 😀😀. Have upgraded to some premium tools over my budget ones, I’ve got a nice balance at the mo between decent budget stuff supplemented by some quality premium ones😀
Cheers Geoff, thank goodness for Amazon Prime on the hair front😂. I’ve been experimenting again today in the garage, clamps are spot on. It’s a little bit fiddly moving those rubber seals, but nothing bad. Pretty much decided to have them set up like in the video, one for larger pieces and one for thinner strips. Can only see myself changing that when working on a side table / coffee table top. Very happy with them up to now 😀
Hi mate, great video and what you're managing to achieve! I've been looking into this system for a while and wondered if you needed anything in between the compressor and the clamp system? I know this video is 2 years old now so not sure if you'll even see this comment, but cheers in advance if you do!
Hello Jim, cheers for the message. From what I can remember the pipe work definitely came with the clamps and I’m pretty sure (but not 100%) that the valve switch did as well. Might be worth emailing Rutlands to double check 👍👍
Hello Jim, cheers for the message. From what I can remember the pipe work definitely came with the clamps and I’m pretty sure (but not 100%) that the valve switch did as well. Might be worth emailing Rutlands to double check 👍👍
Hello Jim, cheers for the message. From what I can remember the pipe work definitely came with the clamps and I’m pretty sure (but not 100%) that the valve switch did as well. Might be worth emailing Rutlands to double check 👍👍
Excellent find. That you could expand the facility for specific uses, for just £35 a time (now that you have the compressor), means its a system that can grow in a really budget way. Great development. Made me happy just watching what it means to and for you.
Cheers Colin and you’re right, at that price they aren’t much more than a decent hand clamp. I think once I’ve built the workshop I can easily see myself buying some more and securing them to worktops 😀
I seen these in rutlands last year, they do a gd set of interlocking bench cookies aswell for hold downs. What compressor are you having to run with them leo? I bought the lex 3 festool but my compressor isn't big enough for it to run pain in the arse. Hope your gd bud 👍
Hello William, I’ll keep an eye out for the bench cookies, cheers for that. I actually bought the mini compressor that Rutlands sell. I got it as part of the brad nail gun package when it was on offer. I decided to try a compressor nail gun as my cordless Ferrex one kept jamming so was returned. The other reason I went with this compressor is it’s tiny! It copes fine with the one clamp, but seems to be struggling a bit when both are engaged. It’s only a short term problem though. I didn’t get a large compressor because I simply haven’t got the room in the garage for anything else, but I am building a workshop in the summer so will invest in a larger unit and just have the small compressor for the nail gun. Cheers, Leo 😀
Firstly mate I think your hair looks so much better now, it's like a reverse Mohican😂 secondly I actually would really like this because it gets right on my nerves when the workpiece is vibrating all over make a nose and even when I use the black grip stuff it still slips about. Great find Leo, your work flow is becoming so much more efficient, it's going to be great to see what your set up is going to be like in a year or two. 😊
Cheers Karl, I know you appreciated the ‘inverse Mohawk’ video which made me think a wider audience may enjoy it😀. I’ve been in the garage for a lot of today testing them out again and they really are the business. Obviously you’ve got the noise of the compressor but if you’re using a sander / router anyway it makes no difference, plus with some tunes on in the headphones and it’s all good. Pretty sure the proof will be in the pudding so can imagine these clamps will appear on many future videos😀😀
Hi, I remember some time ago seeing a guy who made a shop built vacuum pod, it was mostley wood with some old fridge bits but it was very good and cheap. head over to "bellevue woodshop" and look for shop made vacuum pod. you might also see a lot of other things he made, it is a welth of info.
Cheers David, I’m well impressed with them, incredible clamping power! I’m not going to do a proper set up for them yet as I’m planning on building a workshop this summer, so the temporary set up I’ve got now (plus a couple more hinges) will do fine. Great for me, but could imagine lots of folk finding a good use for them😀
Alright Steve, I actually got the mini compressor from Rutlands that came with the brad nail gun they had on offer. Couple of reasons really, it’s tiny and very quiet, plus I decided to buy a nail gun / compressor as my cordless Ferrex nail gun kept jamming so had to be returned. And I just haven’t got the room in the garage for any more ‘stuff’. I’m planning on building a workshop in the summer so will address the larger compressor issue then once it’s completed. I’m the meantime this little one copes fine with one clamp, but struggles a bit with the two connected. It’s not really an issue at the moment as I’ll only be using one at a time, but will probably need something with more capacity in the future😀
Initial impressions certainly are impressive apm. Been working with it all day today and what a great piece of kit. Absolutely locks the piece solid and saves me loads of time! 😀
hi Leo! Thank you very much for this video, I was completely unaware of the existance of this little kit. Being quite an ignorant when it comes to vacuum technology and compressors I have a question concerning the loudness of the system: Up to now I have been using a box hooked up to my shopvac to create a vacuum in order to "clamp" stuff. However this is obvisouly pretty loud. I then checked the Festool thingy which, at least in the videos, seems to be still quite annoying ( too annoying for the price point). The same goes for the average vacuum pumps. How is it with the compressor solution? Obvsly the compressor at some point will kick on to refill the airtank. However, how long can you run the system without the compressor turning on (and creating noise)? Also: which compressor are you using?
Hello Audioventura, cheers for the message. I understand what you’re saying about the noise. I have the small compressor from Rutlands. I bought it as part of a kit with a brad nail gun. It’s capacity is only around 10lt so it kicks in very quickly but it is very very quiet. What I would suggest is what ear protection are you using in the workshop to help combat the noise? I have a pair of in ear isotunes headphones that are excellent at noise cancellation and also to listen to music / podcasts radio etc 👍👍😀😀
@@Hand-i-Craft good point about the ear protection - however I am already wearing a mask and eye protection (for some reason I tend to get stuff into my eyes really easily ^^) which means I would really like to avoid plugging my ears too. However you make a good point so maybe I just need to man up and get decent ear plugs.
I've been there with the broken clippers 😂 NEVER try to cut your hair in the morning before work, it's not worth the risk. The clamps though... really cool. Probably more than enough for what most people want these for, I saw the festool system and was blown away by it but yeah, £1300 puts it in dream workshop equipment territory.
Hi Leo, I was thinking of getting Amazon to send you a set of cordless clippers with guides that make a neat job of a sort of crew cut but after seeing you reply I assume you beat me to it. I remain impressed and humbled by your persistence and courage. I remember the projects that have nearly brought me to tears over the years, you must have been close to this much more often. Keep it up ( as the actress.....) WKR Mike
They're is no need for a pump. These use air pressure to create a vacuum. The way they are made forces air through a chamber in the tool to create the vacuum.
Leo... thank you... you are a true legend 😁. I'm sorry but that was the absolutely funniest thing I have seen for ages. I literally have a stitch from laughing so much 😂🤣. I'm afraid that if the "one handed broken clippers haircut" is the next challenge then I may give it a miss 😂😂. Thank God for Amazon prime 😁. Love the hold downs, I didn't realize these were something I need. And I honestly think they would work really well for me. Thanks again Leo and stay safe mate 😁👍.
😂😂Cheers Frank, though it might raise a few chuckles 😀😀. Spent a couple of days working with the vacuum clamps since making the video and they are spot on. Save me so much time it’s incredible. Take care pal😀
Ha ha😆 sorry Leo at least you've got hair on top of your head to cut, I can only grow it around the sides. The clamps are brilliant let's hope they last a long while. Once you have a collection of time saving gadgets you'll have a production line running in no time. Take care David 👍
Cheers David. Been working with the clamps for a couple of days since making the video and they are fantastic. A serious game changer for me. As for the hair, the less said the better😂😂
I bought the small silent compressor from Rutlands Ian. Main reason was I only have a really small amount of space in the garage. Any compressor really will run it fine on single or dual clamps👍😀
Hi again , I am struggling to find couplings to attach compressor which has a euro connector and the 1/4 “ BSP on the clamp push fit connectors. Could you help with my problem what did you use?
@@ianwatson9032 Morning Ian. I’ll have to have a look for you on the attachments etc as I bought the compressor as a set with a nail gun and then bought the vacuum pads. Real world job is mad busy at the mo though so it’ll be the weekend before I get chance to look. Do you want to send me a couple of pics so I can get a better understanding of the issues you’re having. Send them through to 75handicraft@gmail.com if you get chance
@@Hand-i-Craft I do t have the compressor at the moment but ever one I have looked at has a Euro connector on it. So it from that to the clamps is the issue. I have looked into it further and I think I have a solution. Euro quick plug in to male 1/4 bps and then 1/4 female bps to 6 mm quick fit like on the valve supplied with the clamps, that is what I think would do the job. We will see 👍🏻😉
Tbh Polar Bear, I’m not 100% sure myself how they work😂. The air enters a plastic ‘maze’ that has a rubber seal around the outer lining. It also has a little ‘escape’ valve on the side. As you apply the piece, it forms a seal with the rubber lining and locks it in place. And trust me, it locks solid!!😀
😄 🤣 😂 😆 oh Leo im sorry to say but I honestly hope that everyone who watches your video has actually seen the whole thing including the ending snippet 😅 😳!!!. Now as for the compression pads from Rutland's let's just say over the past year or so I've spent way way more money on their website than any man should be doing to the point where my wife has bent my ears a number of times about spending time and money upon their website 😐 😒 😑 !!!. I know you're video is over a year old but have you seen the video that Wes Hamstra put on his TH-cam channel ? He made a downdraft table or as he calls it his "Dust inhaler" !!! I'm convinced that this would be perfect for you and your channel!!! All the best mate 👍
Both Festool and this system do their job. If someone needs them ok. But both systeam are NOT time saving, its the opposite, the time needed to set up is the time i get the job done using bench dogs and clamps.
Goran Jelenić Hello Goran and thanks for the message. I’m just about to venture into the world of MFT and dogs etc, but I have to say from my perspective as a person who only has one functioning hand currently, this vacuum clamp is a real game changer for me. Even for able bodied folk, it allows you to sand five of six sides of a piece only having to make one adjustment (flip it over) to complete the sixth side. This alone saves me so much time as I don’t have to constantly adjust clamps. I’ll have to disagree with you on this matter unfortunately, I don’t see where the issue is on setting up?
@@Hand-i-Craft do you need vacum pump or air compressor? If regular air compr is enough the cost is not big whit your system, but i dont get how compressor would do it?
Goran Jelenić Just a standard air compressor Goran. The clamp has a rubber seal around the top of it and kind of a ‘bleed type’ valve that lets a tiny amount of air out. As you place the piece onto the clamp it forms a tight seal with the rubber which locks the piece onto the clamp. I don’t fully know myself, but I can tell you it locks it on completely solid
Hello Malcolm, thanks for the kind offer. Tbh, I’ve just acquired an MFT top which will obviously be the subject of future videos. I’m undecided as to fix it to one of my benches now, or wait til I’ve built my workshop 🤔. It only arrived two days ago so plenty time to think on it. Cheers, Leo 😀
These look brilliant, I will have to investigate. It could just be the thing that finally justifies me buying a compressor! You could start a new trend with that haircut hahahahahah!
Why not connect both with separate valves. Then you don't have to switch on and off all the time. Here is a cheaper alternative to mft. www.stantonbench.com.au/stanton-bench/. But you have to make it yourself. Bot you have some other features.
Thanks Karl for the feedback. Couple of other folk have suggested separate valves etc and I’m looking into it which should help save a little time. I’ve just taken delivery of an MFT top so it is very new to me😀. Take care and best wishes, Leo 😀
First off, the links to your Instagram page seems to be down, and your Facebook page is bare, but I sent a request all the same. Secondly... I love your channel. Thank you for giving me the confidence to try my *hand* at woodworking. Lastly, I really enjoyed your clamp (cramp) videos. Do you have a preferred Web/Box/Strap clamp that is easy to use to make boxes? I've seen several, but only one I've seen had what appears to be one-handed use (it was based upon a ratchet style clamp. Link: amazon.com/dp/B000JCLNQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_7CRXEbEDSH6NR ) . However it seemed questionable in terms of quality. Thank you in advance, as always. You are an excellent teacher, and one of the very few who has earned the "click on bell" notification. I look forward to more videos soon. Be Sound, Matt
Thanks Matt for your really kind comment. Also thanks for pointing out an issue with the social media links as well. I've checked this morning and there is (was) an issue with the links on most of my videos. I think I have rectified it now. Th problem was, instead of showing the full link, the end of them just had a few ..... I don't know why this is, but I'm pretty sure I've sorted it. Could you do me a favour please and check to see if they are working now? In regards to the strap type clamps, I haven't come across one yet that I'd be happy with. I have on a couple of occasions just used a ratchet strap itself to clamp a piece up and that works ok, but not great. Cheers, Leo
@@Hand-i-Craft well the links are working well now and I'm following you. :) And, you said about the web clamps what I was thinking, but did want to accept haha. The web/strap clamps seem amazing, but more for those with standard issue hands lol. Do you use any of the 90° clamps for joining? (I lack any of the awesome joining tools, and I am simply using a 90° standard joint with screws and 90°corner brackets until I can do better joining systems.) I start building my vacuum pump today for the vacuum clamp style you made. I found some 25mm x 25mm silicone mats that are like the plastic pieces you have mounted to your table, and they have a much better gripping ability from what I've seen... for $3 each. They are really firm and grippy, but it will be trial and error. So thank you as always. Be sound.
I would like to make a serious objection about your bonus piece. My hair naturally looks like yours did. And you thought this was humorous. It can only be described as follicle discrimination. As every other bloody minority now has legislation forbidding discrimination against it, I would like to start a class action for the significant emotional damage your bonus piece caused me. Thankfully, this is intended to be funny. I have been follicly-challenged for many years and do not give a hoot about it. My first time viewing any of your videos. I’m certainly going to look at others. I am starting to build a vacuum clamping system and have looked at the US vacpad system. I now need to look at Rutland.
😂😂😂😂😂😂Thanks Theo for the message and apologies for the late reply. Been very busy workshop build wise and also my real world job. I still use those vacuum clamps regularly and need to get them installed properly into the new workshop. Great piece of kit and doesn’t break the bank to purchase them either 👍👍
Priceless... if you watch to the end. Like and share everybody, Leo needs some more viewers to leverage a bit of support from potential sponsors.
Cheers Andrew. Channel has been doing well recently with lots of new folk signing up😀. Great to see and hopefully will continue to grow. Best wishes, Leo 😀
OK, that is the best thing I've seen in... forever!! The content and the bonus footage have mad my day!!!!
Thanks Ron, glad you enjoyed the video. Took a while for my head to get over the end bit😂😂
Thanks Leo. This is the second time your videos have literally been a revelation for me. 1st one was with the router templates from @chopsdesigns having spent an absolute fortune on templates from the US and now these clamps. Had to sand new coasters last night and it was a bloody nightmare. This will be a game changer. Thanks and keep up the good work. You're an inspiration.
Thanks Shane, very kind of you and good luck with your making adventures 😀👍
Excellent! So delighted you found a solution - to the clamps if not the hair!
Thanks EM. The clamps are 👍😀, the hair is😳😂
Good thorough review. I appreciate that you do more than an unboxing and I really learn about the product with your reviews. ( The company should have donated this to you in return, because a lot of people will learn of their product. )
Thanks R Wind. It’s great when you find something that is of great help to you, but is also at the budget end of the market 😀😀. I’ll just be glad if some other folk look at them and think they’d be of great help to them as well! Take care, Leo 😀
Fabulous chuckle rousing at the end. It's nice to find a man able to laugh at himself.
Thank you Angela, that's what the first lockdown did to me. Imagine how things are now😂
That ending had me in stitches :):):):) what a handy tool for you or anyone should make your life much easier
😂😂Cheers Pistol. Yeah the clamps have worked out great, the haircut not so much😂😂
What a gent..Thanks for the info regarding the clamps..I have told Rutlands where I learned about the system prior to purchase.. hopefully they will get in contact with you.🤞🤞.Great ending very funny🤣🤣
Thanks Seamus for your kind feedback😀😀. Let me know how you get on with the clamps. I’ve been using them for a couple of weeks now since making the video and am so impressed. For their price they are a great piece of kit! 😀😀. Best wishes, Leo
Hi Leo, these are life changing for you and potentially many more people in many walks of life. Well done for bringing this to everyone.
Try a double comb over to sort the hair problem and remember, the difference between a good hair cut and a bad one is about 3 weeks.
Take care.
Cheers Denis. Yeah I don’t want to end up overusing the term ‘game changer’ but these do fall in that category. The clamping force is excellent, but by far the biggest benefit is the time saving aspect. It just eliminates that stop / start approach to me previously working having to continually adjust clamps. Will see how it goes with them, but can see me using them in virtually every project! 😀 Take care, Leo 😀
Yes... this is amazing.
Having 1 arm makes things like sanding down a 1.5mX1m board take 3-5 hours at times. So this is great
Thank you!!!!!
Cheers McCarter. I’ve been working with it the last two days since making the video and the time saved is just incredible 😀
Oh that hair! Well done buddy, great way to end what was a great video about a great product. But here's the thing. My wife sort of looks at the videos I watch on woodwork, but if you are on, she comes and sits next to me and watches. She loves watching. I am waiting for the "FFS! He has only one arm and gets things done, what takes you so long?" Stay safe and keep making content.
Thanks again Pete. Thankfully the hair situation has resolved itself now, but when it happened I had to wait a couple of days for new clippers to arrive😂😂. These clamps are great. Still set up in a temporary fashion, but looking forward to installing them in the new space when it is (if ever) completed😳😀
You've totally sold me on this; Rutlands should give you a sponsorship ;)
😂😂😂That would be nice. Cheers for the message and yes it’s a great piece of kit. Comes in so handy for me being able to sand five sides without the obstruction of a traditional clamp 👍👍
hahaha.. Leo, you made my day with the bonus bit at the end. With reference to the clamps - what a game changer! Your enthusiasm is contagious. Can you plug both in at the same time? If so, you could use the system for longer pieces too. It might also help with drawing a straight cutting line, by holding the workpiece in place. What a find! Thanks for the videos.
Cheers Mandy, less said about the hair the better😂. You can connect the clamps together no problem for longer pieces. My tiny compressor struggles a bit with it tbh, but that will be rectified when I finally get the workshop built. As you say though, they are an absolute game changer for me!
Nice review and an affordable alternative to the Vac-Sys. Did you look at adding a foot pedal for quick on/off? You could tee the foot pedal into the vacuum line and pipe it up to the normally closed port on the foot pedal. Then when you step on the pedal it opens and releases the vacuum without having to turn the pump off or manually close a valve. Once the work is removed from the clamp pad you can take your foot off the pedal and you can then reposition your work or change to another workpiece and it is instantly clamped down again.
Cheers Bob for the tip. I’m in the process of building my own workshop and will be moving and setting up a more permanent fixture for the clamps. Will look into this foot pedal business as well👍👍😀😀
Thank you that's all I can say totally speechless
Thanks Francis, very kind of you and much appreciated 😀👍
Great bit of kit Leo this looks like its realy goingbto help you pins your work down safe working and a good time saver brillant. Great vid keep them comeing. If you fancy doing stuff part time or what ever try and get a sponsor be it dealt or what ever you get the tools for free you simply review ect..
It really is a cracking bit of kit John and really good value at that price. The clamping power of it is incredible! I’ve had a couple of companies get in touch regarding sponsorship etc. It’s something I may seriously consider in the future, but it’d have to be right for me so to speak. I’m aware certain sponsors, once they sign you up, then start dictating as to what they expect from you and I’m not having any of that malarkey. We’ll see pal😀
Great vid they look like they will save you some time and make your life soooooo much easier, having been diagnosed with MS i have been left with a weak left side of my body and severe fatigue when i do things although no way as bad as not being able to use your arm but frustrating all the same,So i will be taking a good look at your past vids for inspiration,also liked and subscribed
Cheers Rocketman for your kind feedback 😀. These will definitely make a big difference, been in thee again today trying a few more bits out with them and they are excellent! Hope you are managing to keep ok, take care, Leo 😀
brilliant i pissed my self laughing your hair cut !!! Loving your channel !!! keep producing loving clamps looking at them now
😂😂😂Cheers pal, ordered some of those torx screws and they arrived the other day so will be trying them out soon. Cheers for the tip😀
These look a great addition to the workshop. I'm new to the channel having come over from 10 minute workshop following the one handed challenge. You've probably already seen but the Armor "Tool Auto-Adjust In-Line Dog Clamp" from wood workers workshop also look useful especially if your going down the MFT route. Can I also say how I find what you are doing is amazing and also inspirational as I'm also disabled and would love to get back into woodworking at some point and I'm finding your videos a real boost that one day it'll be a reality. Many thanks and stay safe. Joe.
Ps. Loving the hair do.
Nice one, thanks Joe for such a lovely comment. I’ll look into the dog clamp you’ve suggested there as it is a whole new world to me😀. Hope you get the chance to get making stuff again, if there’s anything I can do to help then please just get in touch. Best wishes, Leo the Hairless😀
@@Hand-i-Craft thank you for taking the time to reply and also for offer. Armor seem to do some really good products they also have a really useful pocket hole jig which auto adjusts. I look forward to your further builds and adventures. All the best Joe.
the bonus section at the end is hilarious
😀😀👍👍Cheers Carl 😂👍
Thanks for the video. Your attitude is inspiring keep it up.
Thank you pcproff for your kind comment, much appreciated 😀😀👍
I was very busy the last few weeks so only today I watched this video. Very interesting clamping system. Thanks for sharing.
When I clicked on the link, it showed text in Slovak language. That surprised me very much. (not everything was translated totally correctly)
They even ship to Slovakia but the shipping costs did not make me very happy. More than 30 pounds.
Do you remember how much is the weight of the whole package? I guess no more than one and a half kilo. (1500 grams)
I should study their web-site. Maybe they have other interesting things as well. How is the clamping systems connected to the workbench?
Are there (between workbench and clamps) those rubber "rings" as well?)
Thanks Hans. I’ve used Rutlands a lot and have frequently recommended them, although not yet to overseas folk. Apologies I can’t comment on the weight of the clamps as they were part of a larger order, but I could check their individual weight if you’d like me to?
What I would recommend is signing up to Rutlands email offer service as most of their best selling products are discounted periodically for a short period of time.
In regards to the clamps themselves, on the underside they don’t vacuum clamp down to a workbench (like the Festool vacuum clamp does). They do have holes on the corners though for them to be applied to a surface by a fixing. To be honest for the price they are retailing at I think it is a sacrifice worth making. The top vacuum clamping is very strong, considering the price again I was so impressed by this. Since making this video I’ve been constantly using them and I am very happy with my purchase up to now😀.
Take care Hans and thanks for the message, Leo 😀
@@Hand-i-Craft Thanks for you answer and advice, Leo. Stay safe.
Great attitude!! Very nice with your good spirit even your experience with shredding went on your thighs (a slang saying in Finland)
Festool makes fantastic tools(I have four sanders and the smaller planer and the highest rated vac) but not even as a professional woodworker would/will put 1500€ on a vacume system. The vacume pump itself costs here in Finland more than 700€... I need one for fastening up some restoration jobs that are very time consuming.
Thank you Esko for your very kind comments here and greetings from Liverpool, England😀. I love the look of that Festool vac but unfortunately I just cannot justify the financial outlay to buy one. My little Rutlands vacuum clamps do work really well though and I’m looking forward to getting them set up in my new workshop (once it’s finally finished 😂). Take care and best wishes, Leo 👍
I have warm memory's from Liverpool from -93. I was in the crew and as a carpenter when the S/Y Tradewind was bought to Finland but that's a long story to be told here 😄
Oh yes the vac is fantastic. I bought it because it is rated to keep harmful dust like leed asbestos fungi inside the bag since my main job is restoring old houses. It was expensive with a four digit price tag.
I'm interesting in seeing your new shop. I have the same in front of me...moving from 64m² to 120-140m². Lucyli it's on the other side of the yard. Keep up that good spirit 👌
Just an idea, you could set them up using the t-piece but fit a ball valve after the t piece (on both outlets of the tee) so you can have one on or the other..... saves even more time to stop having to swap the hose about with the push fitting.
Cheers LilNitroGreg. This does sound very interesting. I understand what you mean, however compressor based air stuff etc is completely new to me. Where could I get these and are they standard sizes or do I need to measure the pipe thickness etc? Cheers , Leo 😀
@@Hand-i-Craft I have just checked on rutlands website, they use standard 6mm push fit fittings, 263351681977 that is an item number from the famous auction website, 2.90 each plus 1.20 postage. they are standard fittings so should be easy to find elsewhere.
LilNitroGreg Brilliant, thank you so much! I’ll get onto that as it’ll be a big help. Nice one, Leo 😀😀
@@Hand-i-Craft no Problem, hope it works out well for you!
Cool form of holding your workpiece; timesavor and ease of use. I was thinking of a length of leather attached to a vice with pockets that can be changed one by one and tightened all using one hand. I'm probably not describing it well.
Keep up the great work!
...jeff
Nice one, thanks Jeff. The convenience of these clamps are fantastic. The clamping force is excellent. I’ve been working with them all day today and the amount of time they save me is incredible 😀. Hope you’re keeping well, take care, Leo 😀
Leo, great vid pal!
Makes perfect sense wanting to streamline your business mate, I've just started my own car detailing business (Strongarm detailing & Valeting ltd) and I'm in the same boat with needing to cut my working time down!
When we're working with one arm we have to work "smart" not "hard" I guess.....
Love the vids,
Keep on keeping on mate!
Karl 💪
Thanks Karl😀. Good luck with the business, I hope it works out well for you. Fascinating the world of detailing, almost an OCD level of excellence 😀😀
Great video I also have the trend stealth mask and love it.
Cheers 94 and totally agree about the stealth mask. Best mask and most comfortable I’ve ever bought 👍👍😀😀
You're a superstar, I didn't know vac clamps existed prior to this awesome video. Well presented, informative and a thorough introduction to a great piece of kit. Best wishes and keep safe, Andrew.
Thanks Andrew for your very kind feedback and much appreciated 😀. They really are great and I’m very surprised they aren’t more widely available 🤷♂️.
@@Hand-i-Craft you are most welcome. Sadly the cheapest I can find then for is £89.95:(
Nice little solution there. You can get some pliers to remove that air pipe, they push the clip down and ever so slightly grip the pipe, no idea what they are called but might be useful. Liking the Johnny Rotten look 😁
Cheers James. Another guy commented about this and said something like a ball valve so I’ll investigate this as that would be a help. As for the hair, an inverse Mohawk maybe?😂😂
@@Hand-i-Craft I've found out they are called air pipe quick release pliers 👍
Very amusing end to your vid Leo :-)
You are obviously clued up on your technology so I was wondering why you had not elected to go the way of some form of MFT in order to make life easier. CNC Design Wrexham do MFT tops of which I have one and am very happy. In addition they do a very interesting vacuum board which is powered via vacuum cleaner. An MFT board starts at less than £50.00 and they also make templates if you fancy making your own MFT. This wasn't meant to be a plug for CNC design but it seems to have turned into one! Wishing you every success and will continue to follow your progress.
Cheers dipseadiver for your feedback. I’ve actually got an MFT top now, but I’m currently in the process of building my own garden room which has been delayed for reasons beyond my control. Fingers crossed it’ll be back up and running soon so I’m saving the MFT for once it’s completed and can be installed in a permanent position 😀👍
Love the bonus message about broken hair clippers. Lol
Cheers Nixy😀😀😂
Brilliant I get the same emails which fill my inbox in and disregard them, you are amazing and inspirational and totally agree not all of us can afford Festool, have you checked out the Triton MFT style table. Love the ending. I am just letting my hair grow, will probably look like an old grey haired hippy soon, my hair is the longest it has ever been reminds me when my late father was in hospital and recovering for several weeks. Keep up the great work and keep safe. Sorry I couldn't contribute to your challenge you have now inspired me to go into the shed today!
Thanks Ray for your kind message. I’ve been fortunate enough recently to upgrade some of my budget tools to more premium brands, but I always look for a bargain, and most importantly recently, something that can save me time and hassle. These clamps are fantastic for me. Used them for three days since making the video and the time they save me is incredible 😀. Take care, Leo 😀
Calm down calm down, keep your 'air on. 😀. Looks like a great piece of kit. Look forward to a follow up in a few months time.
😂Cheers pal, I think testament to how good these are will be reflected in how many future videos you’ll see them in. Can’t comment on reliability yet, but to be honest, there’s not too much to them, no moving parts etc. Don’t want to curse myself though so I’ll leave it there and see how it goes😀
Great tool i'm sure these will make things much easier for you, when you do upgrade your compressor it is worth looking at the clarke range from machine mart if you sign up to there news letter they send through a VAT free code every now and then. I don't think they sell hair clippers though you never know you may have started a new hair style keep up the good work.
Compressor clippers🤔🤔, now there’s a thought 😂. Thanks Rasmo and thanks for the recommendation. I’ve looked at a few TH-cam makers I follow in regards to what compressor they use and they seem to have more complaints about them than compliments. I’ll get by fine with the small Rutlands one I have now, but that is mainly for the brad nail gun, so when / if I get the workshop built, I’ll have more space to accommodate a more substantial compressor. Cheers, Leo
Did you have to buy a separate vacuum generator valve for your air compressor, or was it included with the vacuum pads?
Can you link the vacuum generator here, so I can see which one you have?
Apologies for the late reply, it was a few years ago when I bought this so my memory may be failing me. From what I can remember all of the valves / pipes etc came with the pads. I don’t recall having to buy any additional parts. The only thing I had to check I had was a suitable connector to my compressor. You might be better off checking with Rutlands as it may have changed since I bought them 👍
Thank you for the ending.
😀😀Cheers Hgw😀😀😂
@@Hand-i-Craft had to show wife as well :)
Awesome video! Does anyone know where I can get these in the US? Lee Valley (Canada) shows them on their site but won't ship them here.
Sorry I can’t help you with this question. I know the probability is these were manufactured in China and Rutlands is just a distributor for them in the UK. I’d assume there would be equivalent distributors in the US but can’t tell you who they are. Thanks for the feedback on the video😀. Best wishes, Leo 👍
Before even _thinking_ about an MFT system you should definietely get new clippers 😂
Great video and the vacuum clamping system looks really useful... thanks!
Thank goodness for Amazon Prime Josef, still was a couple of days though before the hair situation was sorted😂😂. Very happy with this clamps for many reasons, mainly though the budget cost and positive impact they have on my workshop. I bet they would have come in handy for your one handed makers challenge!!😀😀 Take care Josef, Leo
Absolutely brilliant the end bit especially. 😂
😂Thanks David. Yeah bit of a nightmare but thank goodness for Amazon Prime😂😂
Great vid 👌,especially the end , so funny , cheered me up. I actually use clippers well our lass does it for me🤣🤣....love it, your videos are just getting better and better , so are your tools , I have a mft3 and love it especially with my tracksaw ,it will help you out so much 👍
😀Cheers humble. I’ve just taken delivery of an MFT top and I’m undecided whether to just get stuck straight into it or leave it until I’ve built my workshop🤷♂️. I do know it’ll be a big help in a time saving capacity, in addition to these new vacuum clamps 😀😀. Have upgraded to some premium tools over my budget ones, I’ve got a nice balance at the mo between decent budget stuff supplemented by some quality premium ones😀
great video and super ending ty
Cheers John, glad you enjoyed the video😀, and particularly the ending 😂
Really cool! Hope you are doing well!
Thanks Hope Holzwurm, doing ok. Cheers👍😀
Hi Leo nice hair cut lol try argos . One thought about the vacuum is how easy to change the seals from one to another.
Cheers Geoff, thank goodness for Amazon Prime on the hair front😂. I’ve been experimenting again today in the garage, clamps are spot on. It’s a little bit fiddly moving those rubber seals, but nothing bad. Pretty much decided to have them set up like in the video, one for larger pieces and one for thinner strips. Can only see myself changing that when working on a side table / coffee table top. Very happy with them up to now 😀
Hi mate, great video and what you're managing to achieve!
I've been looking into this system for a while and wondered if you needed anything in between the compressor and the clamp system?
I know this video is 2 years old now so not sure if you'll even see this comment, but cheers in advance if you do!
Hello Jim, cheers for the message. From what I can remember the pipe work definitely came with the clamps and I’m pretty sure (but not 100%) that the valve switch did as well. Might be worth emailing Rutlands to double check 👍👍
Hello Jim, cheers for the message. From what I can remember the pipe work definitely came with the clamps and I’m pretty sure (but not 100%) that the valve switch did as well. Might be worth emailing Rutlands to double check 👍👍
Hello Jim, cheers for the message. From what I can remember the pipe work definitely came with the clamps and I’m pretty sure (but not 100%) that the valve switch did as well. Might be worth emailing Rutlands to double check 👍👍
Excellent find. That you could expand the facility for specific uses, for just £35 a time (now that you have the compressor), means its a system that can grow in a really budget way. Great development. Made me happy just watching what it means to and for you.
Cheers Colin and you’re right, at that price they aren’t much more than a decent hand clamp. I think once I’ve built the workshop I can easily see myself buying some more and securing them to worktops 😀
Excellent haircut!!!! hahahahaha!
And the clamping system is not bad either!!
Greetings from Athens Greece!
Thanks Markos, thankfully I managed to get it sorted and it grew back😂😂😂. Best wishes from Liverpool, Leo 😀👍
Just so you are aware, the product you are reviewing is an exact copy of the Vac-Clamp VC4. You should also try the VC5 double sided clamp.
Thanks for the heads up, much appreciated 😀😀👍👍
I seen these in rutlands last year, they do a gd set of interlocking bench cookies aswell for hold downs. What compressor are you having to run with them leo? I bought the lex 3 festool but my compressor isn't big enough for it to run pain in the arse.
Hope your gd bud 👍
Hello William, I’ll keep an eye out for the bench cookies, cheers for that. I actually bought the mini compressor that Rutlands sell. I got it as part of the brad nail gun package when it was on offer. I decided to try a compressor nail gun as my cordless Ferrex one kept jamming so was returned. The other reason I went with this compressor is it’s tiny! It copes fine with the one clamp, but seems to be struggling a bit when both are engaged. It’s only a short term problem though. I didn’t get a large compressor because I simply haven’t got the room in the garage for anything else, but I am building a workshop in the summer so will invest in a larger unit and just have the small compressor for the nail gun. Cheers, Leo 😀
Great video again stay safe
😀😀Cheers Kevin. Take care, Leo 😀
Firstly mate I think your hair looks so much better now, it's like a reverse Mohican😂 secondly I actually would really like this because it gets right on my nerves when the workpiece is vibrating all over make a nose and even when I use the black grip stuff it still slips about. Great find Leo, your work flow is becoming so much more efficient, it's going to be great to see what your set up is going to be like in a year or two. 😊
Cheers Karl, I know you appreciated the ‘inverse Mohawk’ video which made me think a wider audience may enjoy it😀. I’ve been in the garage for a lot of today testing them out again and they really are the business. Obviously you’ve got the noise of the compressor but if you’re using a sander / router anyway it makes no difference, plus with some tunes on in the headphones and it’s all good. Pretty sure the proof will be in the pudding so can imagine these clamps will appear on many future videos😀😀
Hi, I remember some time ago seeing a guy who made a shop built vacuum pod, it was mostley wood with some old fridge bits but it was very good and cheap. head over to "bellevue woodshop" and look for shop made vacuum pod. you might also see a lot of other things he made, it is a welth of info.
Nice one, thanks John. I’ll have a butchers at that. Sounds like he was once in the A-Team😂
Great video Leo. 🍺
Cheers dixy😀😀
Forgot to mention I got a good chuckle out of the closing bit. Stay safe, it will return and you can give it another go.
Thanks Bob. Almost forgot what was at the end of the video and then I started giggling to myself again. Take care, Leo 😀👍
I saw these the other day & thought of you. I very nearly sent you the link
Cheers David, I’m well impressed with them, incredible clamping power! I’m not going to do a proper set up for them yet as I’m planning on building a workshop this summer, so the temporary set up I’ve got now (plus a couple more hinges) will do fine. Great for me, but could imagine lots of folk finding a good use for them😀
Looks amazing Leo - what compressor did you go with?
Alright Steve, I actually got the mini compressor from Rutlands that came with the brad nail gun they had on offer. Couple of reasons really, it’s tiny and very quiet, plus I decided to buy a nail gun / compressor as my cordless Ferrex nail gun kept jamming so had to be returned. And I just haven’t got the room in the garage for any more ‘stuff’. I’m planning on building a workshop in the summer so will address the larger compressor issue then once it’s completed. I’m the meantime this little one copes fine with one clamp, but struggles a bit with the two connected. It’s not really an issue at the moment as I’ll only be using one at a time, but will probably need something with more capacity in the future😀
@@Hand-i-Craft This is defo something that has been added to my XMAS list - another great Video Leo, keep them coming :)
The website link no longer appears to be valid. Where can you find these now? Thanks.
Sorry about that, must admit I haven’t checked it for a while. Try the Rutlands website and search vacuum clamps 👍👍
@@Hand-i-Craft the Rutlan site does not seem to exist, at least at the former address.
@@jhewitt17 here you go 😀👍. www.rutlands.com/products/vacuum-clamp-set?_pos=1&_psq=vacuum&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Great vid, show something with a great deal of potential.
Initial impressions certainly are impressive apm. Been working with it all day today and what a great piece of kit. Absolutely locks the piece solid and saves me loads of time! 😀
hi Leo! Thank you very much for this video, I was completely unaware of the existance of this little kit. Being quite an ignorant when it comes to vacuum technology and compressors I have a question concerning the loudness of the system: Up to now I have been using a box hooked up to my shopvac to create a vacuum in order to "clamp" stuff. However this is obvisouly pretty loud. I then checked the Festool thingy which, at least in the videos, seems to be still quite annoying ( too annoying for the price point). The same goes for the average vacuum pumps. How is it with the compressor solution? Obvsly the compressor at some point will kick on to refill the airtank. However, how long can you run the system without the compressor turning on (and creating noise)? Also: which compressor are you using?
Hello Audioventura, cheers for the message. I understand what you’re saying about the noise. I have the small compressor from Rutlands. I bought it as part of a kit with a brad nail gun. It’s capacity is only around 10lt so it kicks in very quickly but it is very very quiet. What I would suggest is what ear protection are you using in the workshop to help combat the noise? I have a pair of in ear isotunes headphones that are excellent at noise cancellation and also to listen to music / podcasts radio etc 👍👍😀😀
@@Hand-i-Craft good point about the ear protection - however I am already wearing a mask and eye protection (for some reason I tend to get stuff into my eyes really easily ^^) which means I would really like to avoid plugging my ears too. However you make a good point so maybe I just need to man up and get decent ear plugs.
I've been there with the broken clippers 😂 NEVER try to cut your hair in the morning before work, it's not worth the risk.
The clamps though... really cool. Probably more than enough for what most people want these for, I saw the festool system and was blown away by it but yeah, £1300 puts it in dream workshop equipment territory.
😂😂. Cheers for the comment, yes the Festool system is phenomenal, but couldn’t agree more, one for the dream shop😀
Cheer up Leo. It will grow!
I can thankfully report that it is all of a uniform length now Michael, now it just needs to grow! 😂😂
@@Hand-i-Craft Great news. Patience is usually rewarded
Hi Leo, I was thinking of getting Amazon to send you a set of cordless clippers with guides that make a neat job of a sort of crew cut but after seeing you reply I assume you beat me to it.
I remain impressed and humbled by your persistence and courage. I remember the projects that have nearly brought me to tears over the years, you must have been close to this much more often. Keep it up ( as the actress.....) WKR Mike
what about vacuum pump?. Thank for share.
I don’t know a lot about them Ysaac, aren’t they very expensive?
They're is no need for a pump. These use air pressure to create a vacuum. The way they are made forces air through a chamber in the tool to create the vacuum.
Great find bud... BUT...
Your hair....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.. I genuinely spat squash across the room..... thank bud cheered my day right up...
Cheers Woodshop, yeah the hair thing didn’t quite turn out as well as I planned😂😂
Leo... thank you... you are a true legend 😁. I'm sorry but that was the absolutely funniest thing I have seen for ages. I literally have a stitch from laughing so much 😂🤣. I'm afraid that if the "one handed broken clippers haircut" is the next challenge then I may give it a miss 😂😂. Thank God for Amazon prime 😁. Love the hold downs, I didn't realize these were something I need. And I honestly think they would work really well for me. Thanks again Leo and stay safe mate 😁👍.
😂😂Cheers Frank, though it might raise a few chuckles 😀😀. Spent a couple of days working with the vacuum clamps since making the video and they are spot on. Save me so much time it’s incredible. Take care pal😀
Ha ha😆 sorry Leo at least you've got hair on top of your head to cut, I can only grow it around the sides. The clamps are brilliant let's hope they last a long while. Once you have a collection of time saving gadgets you'll have a production line running in no time.
Take care David 👍
Cheers David. Been working with the clamps for a couple of days since making the video and they are fantastic. A serious game changer for me. As for the hair, the less said the better😂😂
What compressor do you use.
I bought the small silent compressor from Rutlands Ian. Main reason was I only have a really small amount of space in the garage. Any compressor really will run it fine on single or dual clamps👍😀
@@Hand-i-Craft thank you 👍🏼
Hi again , I am struggling to find couplings to attach compressor which has a euro connector and the 1/4 “ BSP on the clamp push fit connectors. Could you help with my problem what did you use?
@@ianwatson9032 Morning Ian. I’ll have to have a look for you on the attachments etc as I bought the compressor as a set with a nail gun and then bought the vacuum pads. Real world job is mad busy at the mo though so it’ll be the weekend before I get chance to look. Do you want to send me a couple of pics so I can get a better understanding of the issues you’re having. Send them through to 75handicraft@gmail.com if you get chance
@@Hand-i-Craft I do t have the compressor at the moment but ever one I have looked at has a Euro connector on it. So it from that to the clamps is the issue. I have looked into it further and I think I have a solution. Euro quick plug in to male 1/4 bps and then 1/4 female bps to 6 mm quick fit like on the valve supplied with the clamps, that is what I think would do the job. We will see 👍🏻😉
If you use a compressor to drive these how do you change compressed air into the vacuum? Oh, by the way, Keep your hair on! cheers.
Tbh Polar Bear, I’m not 100% sure myself how they work😂. The air enters a plastic ‘maze’ that has a rubber seal around the outer lining. It also has a little ‘escape’ valve on the side. As you apply the piece, it forms a seal with the rubber lining and locks it in place. And trust me, it locks solid!!😀
@@Hand-i-Craft Thanks, Leo. Keep up the good work mate.
Been looking into this recently do you still use it 1 year on?
Still using it Sam. Great for sanding 5 sides without having to move a clamp multiple times 👍👍😀😀
@@Hand-i-Craft that's great! Shame it's out of stock at the moment and gone up to £100. Btw are you running it with a vacuum pump or a Venturi value?
😄 🤣 😂 😆 oh Leo im sorry to say but I honestly hope that everyone who watches your video has actually seen the whole thing including the ending snippet 😅 😳!!!.
Now as for the compression pads from Rutland's let's just say over the past year or so I've spent way way more money on their website than any man should be doing to the point where my wife has bent my ears a number of times about spending time and money upon their website 😐 😒 😑 !!!.
I know you're video is over a year old but have you seen the video that Wes Hamstra put on his TH-cam channel ? He made a downdraft table or as he calls it his "Dust inhaler" !!! I'm convinced that this would be perfect for you and your channel!!! All the best mate 👍
Thanks Simon for the comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😀👍. I’ll look into the table you mentioned, cheers for the heads up 😀
@@Hand-i-Craft no problem Leo 👍
Just what you needed WOW .nOW WHAT ABOUT THAT HAIR STYLE .
😀😀for the clamps John. 😂😂for the hair do
Both Festool and this system do their job.
If someone needs them ok.
But both systeam are NOT time saving, its the opposite, the time needed to set up is the time i get the job done using bench dogs and clamps.
Goran Jelenić Hello Goran and thanks for the message. I’m just about to venture into the world of MFT and dogs etc, but I have to say from my perspective as a person who only has one functioning hand currently, this vacuum clamp is a real game changer for me.
Even for able bodied folk, it allows you to sand five of six sides of a piece only having to make one adjustment (flip it over) to complete the sixth side. This alone saves me so much time as I don’t have to constantly adjust clamps. I’ll have to disagree with you on this matter unfortunately, I don’t see where the issue is on setting up?
@@Hand-i-Craft do you need vacum pump or air compressor? If regular air compr is enough the cost is not big whit your system, but i dont get how compressor would do it?
Goran Jelenić Just a standard air compressor Goran. The clamp has a rubber seal around the top of it and kind of a ‘bleed type’ valve that lets a tiny amount of air out. As you place the piece onto the clamp it forms a tight seal with the rubber which locks the piece onto the clamp. I don’t fully know myself, but I can tell you it locks it on completely solid
@@Hand-i-Craft it would be good to use your system but build some diy type angle change system like feestol.
...oh, I imagine your completely buuzzed. I need one as well!
😂😂The hair situation was eventually resolved 😂😂
Sent your haircutting video to the lads from football to cheer them up!
Nice one, cheers Nick😀. Sure they’ll appreciate it😀😀
If you want to have borow my fixing kit to have holes in your bench
Hello Malcolm, thanks for the kind offer. Tbh, I’ve just acquired an MFT top which will obviously be the subject of future videos. I’m undecided as to fix it to one of my benches now, or wait til I’ve built my workshop 🤔. It only arrived two days ago so plenty time to think on it. Cheers, Leo 😀
These look brilliant, I will have to investigate. It could just be the thing that finally justifies me buying a compressor! You could start a new trend with that haircut hahahahahah!
Maybe not on the hairdo Tony😂😂😂, but possibly on the clamps 😀😀
You cut your hair like Keith Flint from the Prodigy 😂😂
Nice piece of kit though
The reverse Mohawk 😂😂. Great piece of kit Dave and well worth it at that price 😀
Why not connect both with separate valves. Then you don't have to switch on and off all the time.
Here is a cheaper alternative to mft. www.stantonbench.com.au/stanton-bench/. But you have to make it yourself. Bot you have some other features.
Thanks Karl for the feedback. Couple of other folk have suggested separate valves etc and I’m looking into it which should help save a little time. I’ve just taken delivery of an MFT top so it is very new to me😀. Take care and best wishes, Leo 😀
Pmsl at the hair, the clippers broke hahaha
Yeah not my finest hour Philip 😂😂
First off, the links to your Instagram page seems to be down, and your Facebook page is bare, but I sent a request all the same.
Secondly... I love your channel. Thank you for giving me the confidence to try my *hand* at woodworking.
Lastly, I really enjoyed your clamp (cramp) videos. Do you have a preferred Web/Box/Strap clamp that is easy to use to make boxes? I've seen several, but only one I've seen had what appears to be one-handed use (it was based upon a ratchet style clamp. Link: amazon.com/dp/B000JCLNQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_7CRXEbEDSH6NR ) . However it seemed questionable in terms of quality.
Thank you in advance, as always. You are an excellent teacher, and one of the very few who has earned the "click on bell" notification. I look forward to more videos soon.
Be Sound,
Matt
Thanks Matt for your really kind comment. Also thanks for pointing out an issue with the social media links as well. I've checked this morning and there is (was) an issue with the links on most of my videos. I think I have rectified it now. Th problem was, instead of showing the full link, the end of them just had a few ..... I don't know why this is, but I'm pretty sure I've sorted it. Could you do me a favour please and check to see if they are working now?
In regards to the strap type clamps, I haven't come across one yet that I'd be happy with. I have on a couple of occasions just used a ratchet strap itself to clamp a piece up and that works ok, but not great. Cheers, Leo
@@Hand-i-Craft well the links are working well now and I'm following you. :)
And, you said about the web clamps what I was thinking, but did want to accept haha.
The web/strap clamps seem amazing, but more for those with standard issue hands lol.
Do you use any of the 90° clamps for joining? (I lack any of the awesome joining tools, and I am simply using a 90° standard joint with screws and 90°corner brackets until I can do better joining systems.)
I start building my vacuum pump today for the vacuum clamp style you made. I found some 25mm x 25mm silicone mats that are like the plastic pieces you have mounted to your table, and they have a much better gripping ability from what I've seen... for $3 each. They are really firm and grippy, but it will be trial and error.
So thank you as always.
Be sound.
WELL THAT SUCKS! which is good news for the vacuum system but bad news for the hair clippers.
😂😂😂Great vacuum solution, terrible hair solution😂😂😂
hedge trimmers for your hair... just be careful you don't lob your head off...lol
😂😂Maybe a slightly better option than the belt sander😂😂
At £1309 each I'll have 2!*
*No I won't, you'd be lucky to get me to spend that on a car!
Well done, great find!
😂😂. Great comment Benedict, cheers😀. And yes, it is a cracking find and will be a massive help to me😀
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I'm guessing you watched it until the end😀
@@Hand-i-Craft I did. I saw a bloke in Tesco with a similar lock down hair cut as yourself. Couldn't help laughing. 👍
LoL!!!
😀😀Cheers Garviel😀😀
I would like to make a serious objection about your bonus piece. My hair naturally looks like yours did. And you thought this was humorous. It can only be described as follicle discrimination. As every other bloody minority now has legislation forbidding discrimination against it, I would like to start a class action for the significant emotional damage your bonus piece caused me.
Thankfully, this is intended to be funny. I have been follicly-challenged for many years and do not give a hoot about it.
My first time viewing any of your videos. I’m certainly going to look at others. I am starting to build a vacuum clamping system and have looked at the US vacpad system. I now need to look at Rutland.
😂😂😂😂😂😂Thanks Theo for the message and apologies for the late reply. Been very busy workshop build wise and also my real world job. I still use those vacuum clamps regularly and need to get them installed properly into the new workshop. Great piece of kit and doesn’t break the bank to purchase them either 👍👍