I like my Hatagane clamps so I made a storage for them!
The clamp doesn't have a strong clamping force and is toyish but it's just like a mini parallel clamp, which is very handy when jointing thin boards. I also like to use it for small projects.
My challenge for the project was making no mistakes on cutting the marking lines on Red oak. When it comes to marking lines with the grain, it always confuses me and I cut wrong places. I paid extra attention so I did okay at this time but it made me pretty tired...
Anyways, I made a stopper to hold the clamps instead of letting them hold the bottom piece to stay in place. In that way, I don't have to consider the room to rotate the knob so I can fit more clamps. The one side of the stopper is hooked to a mortise and the other side is fixed by a #8 thumb screw from the Homedepot.
It's a small project but it took a little over one day so now maybe I should start caring about how slow I am in order to step up to the next phase.
Very nice box. Have 6 of those clamps I inherited from my Dad, who made violins and violas. Like you I use them on small projects and then boards. Like the design of your storage box for them Well done
Pottz, thank you! they are sold on Amazon USA as from 3-3/4" to 24". You can type "Hatagane" to find them. It's also available on Lee Valley, too. But, they are kind of over priced for what they are...
Splinter, Thank you. I'm surprised that you never seen them. You can clamp each finger of that Masu box, haha.
I thought they were a joke on the old wood clamps, but have learned they are "real" I've come to appreciate small clamps of late. Both useful and easy to store 😉
You did a wonderful job on this box! I understand those clamps seem a little pricey but if it's something you will use a lot in your work, they seem that they would be worth the price. I would like to add that I love the videos that always accompany your post, I really hope your YouTube channel grows.
-- Paul--- Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. — Scott Adams
tinman65, Sure, The clamps come in handy for a specific type of glue up and I love them for the reason. Thank you for checking the video, too:) I just hope people can find my channel somewhat useful or have some idea for their projects. So far, I really enjoy the communication with people after each project so I have to keep grinding to deserve their time to watch my contents and to leave some feedback!
Wow I love your commitment to perfection YRTi. However sometimes the lessons are in the journey. I did two semesters of furniture making with a chap who had studied and learnt furniture making in Japan. His main message was to be patient learn to recover from mistakes because everyone makes them, mistakes that is. He referred to it as Zen woodworking ha ha ha. Your work is of a very high standard.
Cheers Kerry
Kerry - Working with wood, the smell the feel, is such a joy, its a meditation of sorts.
Aussie Larks - thank you for the advice! At the end of the day, it's for fun(hobby) so mine isn't about Zen or professionalism. However, I kind of care about the attitude to make a product. It's just like I don't want to buy a product from a guy who overly express how easy to make things and people still want to pay top dollar on his products, so at least I try to do my best on my projects, not necessarily perfect.
Petey - Thank you! Yes, Hatagane is very convenient for small projects! and it seems like they reduced the price a little bit:)
