Clamp Storage

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Storage seems to be a problem in any shop, especially wall storage.
I decided to store my clamps on some available ceiling space.
It is a very simple storage area made with scraps of wood and some copper pipe.
I decided to spend some money on the pipe clamp storage and make it so that I could use them by swiveling them down and letting them hang or lean against the bench. I used some 1/2 pipe with 3/4 T’s on the ceiling mounting bar. The T’s slide from the center out and make the pipes so that they can be separated whatever distance I need within an 8 foot wide area.
I have used them for a couple of projects and they seem to function nicely.
I used a 2×6 with some 1/2 and 3/4 copper pipe for the smaller clamps.
This sure gave me back some valuable wall space.

Greg Holden

That’s pretty darn creative Greg

woodworking classes, custom furniture maker

Very interesting idea.
For someone like me that has no/limited space, it’s very appealing.
I can see a couple small annoyances in storing the clamps after usage and reaching for them when needed.
I will most likely borrow some of the idea.

Thanks for posting.

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA

Very creative setup for your clamps. I have 11 foot ceilings so this wouldn’t work too well for me!

Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario