You're not wrong about the Rutland parallel clamps; they do slip too much. I've 8, of which only 6 are rock solid, and 2 are trash. You might want to check out Bisch Basch Bosch's recent video on fixing two 'cheap' clamps with a grub-screw. I'll be seeing if that fix can rescue my clamps, it might be useful to you. It was a shame as I use these clamps a lot, and I wish now I'd bought the Bessey ones instead of going cheap. Anyway great video - thanks. Karl.
I bought the bessey afterwards and they are brilliant.its a pity because the Rutland's feel solid.Someone mentioned filing the ribs on the bar a bit deeper aswell
I just started watching your video. You aren’t using the clamp properly. You have to slid the clamp all the way to Or a mm away with the handle completely extended. Then lift the handle up as you screw it in. That engages the little ribs on the bar and locks it in place while you tighten the clamp. Don’t know what brand you are using… I have about 15 of the Bessey version and I have zero issues.
The defective ones are from Rutland's.I tried a few techniques including pushing down on the handle while turning as well as clamping the handle .I have got 4 bessey clamps as well and never had a problem with those, they're great
I made my own guides for my tracksaw. They are a bit of a pain to use but they didn't cost much so not too worried. Because they are cheap, when I stand on them and wreck them it wont be too heartbreaking. Good video, thanks.
Re the blast gates Cut the closed end off - this opens up the slot. Then you make a flap with tape (I used cloth tape doubled over so no sticky stuff exposed). The flap sucks down over the slot, sealing it. And no dust gets caught because the slot is otherwise open. From time to time you might have to redo the tape flap but it works well.
You are absolutely correct. I used mine to cut 315mm rips of paint grade plywood for stair stringers. Eighty in all, and they made the job go much faster and produced accurate cuts throughout. For half a dozen or so cuts, though, I'd say the juice is not worth the squeeze. Particularly onsite, I'd still be perfectly happy to use a shop made jig out of scraps.
Looks like you've got a duff clamp. I have 4 of a similar type and they are rock solid. You can easily fix yours though by running a fine metal file in the grooves to deepen them, which will give the bar more to catch on.. It'll take a while but it will transform your clamp.
I have about 6 Chinese Makita 18v batteries and 2 real ones. Those 2 are dying but the other ones are nice, and last over 5 years without losing too much power. You were unlucky.
You can see the name on them in the video, they’re RUTLAND clamps.I thought maybe it was just my clamps but seems they have a design floor. I will put it in a video soon . I have bessey as well and they’re so good I can’t imagine they will ever break.
I just watched a video where the clamp was repaired. Basically you drill a hole in the piece that slides and tap it, install an M6 grub screw and the threads grip into the bar. th-cam.com/video/DU0KBNAsW50/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HOcaYjhnteRhA-FH
If you know how to do something, you know which tools you need. Good or bad tools it doesn't matter if you don't know how to work. Besides marketing, I don't understand videos under these and similar titles.
How does skill and experience compensate for shitty batteries? You can have 50 years experience, but a dead drill when you swear it was charged will always be annoying
You're not wrong about the Rutland parallel clamps; they do slip too much. I've 8, of which only 6 are rock solid, and 2 are trash. You might want to check out Bisch Basch Bosch's recent video on fixing two 'cheap' clamps with a grub-screw. I'll be seeing if that fix can rescue my clamps, it might be useful to you. It was a shame as I use these clamps a lot, and I wish now I'd bought the Bessey ones instead of going cheap.
Anyway great video - thanks. Karl.
I bought the bessey afterwards and they are brilliant.its a pity because the Rutland's feel solid.Someone mentioned filing the ribs on the bar a bit deeper aswell
always buy original equipment batts---never the knock offs!!!! nice video thanx rick
Original is best .Thanks👍
I just started watching your video. You aren’t using the clamp properly. You have to slid the clamp all the way to Or a mm away with the handle completely extended. Then lift the handle up as you screw it in. That engages the little ribs on the bar and locks it in place while you tighten the clamp. Don’t know what brand you are using… I have about 15 of the Bessey version and I have zero issues.
The defective ones are from Rutland's.I tried a few techniques including pushing down on the handle while turning as well as clamping the handle .I have got 4 bessey clamps as well and never had a problem with those, they're great
I made my own guides for my tracksaw. They are a bit of a pain to use but they didn't cost much so not too worried. Because they are cheap, when I stand on them and wreck them it wont be too heartbreaking. Good video, thanks.
I try find the quickest system and I think I'm keen to try a fence system with a stop for repeat cuts. I've seen some good videos DIY tracks.
Re the blast gates
Cut the closed end off - this opens up the slot. Then you make a flap with tape (I used cloth tape doubled over so no sticky stuff exposed). The flap sucks down over the slot, sealing it. And no dust gets caught because the slot is otherwise open. From time to time you might have to redo the tape flap but it works well.
Thanks , that’s a great tip.I thought about cutting the end off and leaving it but I will need to seal it .I might try duck tape, I have to much
Those Bench Dog rails are for repeatable accurate cuts, not meant for just one cut.
I agree they are very accurate and I like that about them
You are absolutely correct. I used mine to cut 315mm rips of paint grade plywood for stair stringers. Eighty in all, and they made the job go much faster and produced accurate cuts throughout. For half a dozen or so cuts, though, I'd say the juice is not worth the squeeze. Particularly onsite, I'd still be perfectly happy to use a shop made jig out of scraps.
Looks like you've got a duff clamp. I have 4 of a similar type and they are rock solid. You can easily fix yours though by running a fine metal file in the grooves to deepen them, which will give the bar more to catch on.. It'll take a while but it will transform your clamp.
I like that idea ,I'm going to try it . Thanks
Definitely agree about the cheap makita batteries. I'll not buy any more.
It sucks because the genuine batteries are so expensive but they do last
I have about 6 Chinese Makita 18v batteries and 2 real ones. Those 2 are dying but the other ones are nice, and last over 5 years without losing too much power. You were unlucky.
We're having the opposite experience.i bought a Makita drill about 8 years ago and I'm still using the batteries.
Look for Bosch Basch Bosch "A good quality fix for slipping Parallel Clamps.
Many thanks.If can avoid throwing them away it would be nice.
How to fix your clamps (drill and tap a hole and insert a grub screw);
th-cam.com/video/DU0KBNAsW50/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=BischBaschBosch
Thanks👍 this keeps coming up so I'm looking forward to seeing this video
we've all done it..
Thanks
Why not mention the brand of the clamps? I have the Bessey ones and they don't slip.
Rutland. I have 4 of the 1200mm version and they work absolutely fine...
I didn't want to influence anyone's decision and they may have sorted the problem out now.like I said the reviews look excellent.
I bought the bessey afterwards and they are much better but If I can fix the "Rutland's" clamps then I'll have 8 in total
Bisch Basch Bosch channel did a fix for the camps recently
Thanks I will check it out👍
You maybe should have said what those clamps aren't...people might think they are bessey
You can see the name on them in the video, they’re RUTLAND clamps.I thought maybe it was just my clamps but seems they have a design floor. I will put it in a video soon . I have bessey as well and they’re so good I can’t imagine they will ever break.
I just watched a video where the clamp was repaired. Basically you drill a hole in the piece that slides and tap it, install an M6 grub screw and the threads grip into the bar.
th-cam.com/video/DU0KBNAsW50/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HOcaYjhnteRhA-FH
Just watched it! Thanks for the link,I will operate on them when I get some grub screws.
If you know how to do something, you know which tools you need. Good or bad tools it doesn't matter if you don't know how to work. Besides marketing, I don't understand videos under these and similar titles.
How does skill and experience compensate for shitty batteries? You can have 50 years experience, but a dead drill when you swear it was charged will always be annoying
@@150Gianluca How does skill and experience compensate for shitty batteries?
There are thousands of experts on you tube, go to ask them.
That's a true statement but while new woodworkers are learning we can share our advice so they don't waste money.Thanks for your feedback