40 Bar Clamp Storage Rack Plans Update

These clever wall hung helpers not only keep all your clamps at arm s reach they also look great doing it.

Bar clamp storage rack plans. It will also hold 12 bar clamps stacked 6 deep in 2 bays. For more detailed instructions check out the full plan. 3 clamp storage plans. Past the diameter s center line.

Pvc pipe grips clamps tightly. Here my bessey clamp bars are 5 16 thick so i ll choose 3 8 for my slot size. If you used the side by side method you d need 48 just for the parallels alone. Build one a few or all depending on your clamp storage needs.

Also be sure to check out some of my other shop builds. To make the rack cut 2 in. Pvc and for 3 4 in diameter pipe use1 in. Rolling sheet good cart.

Using 1 1 2 t bolts and small knobs attach the hangers and tighten before adding clamps. The rack is 38 3 4 wide and will fit 24 parallel clamps stacked 6 deep in 4 bays. Add a bit of wiggle room and make it a nice easy number. Here s a slick snap in snap out storage rack made from pvc pipe.

Band clamp storage idea band clamp strap holders i got tired of finding my band clamps all balled up in a drawer so i devised these ultra simple holders to keep them in order clamp storage ideas and discussions from woodworking forums. Ultimate metal tool cart. This rack is designed to hold all of our bar clamps so that we can access them easily and utilize the wall space in our shop as storage. Solve your clamp storage problems once and for all with one or more of our five custom holders.

For 1 2 in diameter iron pipe use 3 4 in. Lengths of pvc and with a hacksaw or band saw slice them lengthwise about 3 16 in. A simple google search renders a ton of clamp rack storage solutions but i wanted quick easy and free. Posted on february 6 2017 august 6 2018 author jim categories workshop clamps tags clamp racks diy do it yourself free projects free woodworking plans wall mounted racks.

At the link you will find ideas for clamp storage including pipe clamps bar clamps kreg clamps c clamps and other miscellaneous clamps. This rack is specifically designed to hold bar clamps and can help with productivity organization and can be easily built to your shop s needs. Clamp storage for 5 popular clamp types by wood magazine this collection of clamp storage plans has five storage ideas for the most popular clamps including a spring clamp holder bar clamp rack c clamp support c clamp rack and a handscrew clamp organizer. I also made a top to it so i can use the upper shelf for some added storage.

First determine the thickness of the bar or pipe of your clamps. Locking c clamp support 4. This diy parallel clamp rack fits the bill i made it out of scraps free in just a few hours quick and easy and it holds 20 25 parallel bar clamps. First determine your clamp rack measurements to begin you need to figure out three things.