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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: elia on August 29, 2016, 01:23:34 PM

Title: wetzler clamps
Post by: elia on August 29, 2016, 01:23:34 PM
Anyone know what they are for and how they work without any screws?

Title: Re: wetzler clamps
Post by: gibsontool on August 29, 2016, 02:14:45 PM
Looks like it"s missing the screw and handle parts. Try googling Wetzler, maybe you can find some info.
Title: Re: wetzler clamps
Post by: Northwoods on August 29, 2016, 04:54:12 PM
It looks like the right side is fixed to the bar while the left side is free to slide.  Notice, also that the left side is designed differently.  Could it be that it is made to be hit by a hammer and held in place by friction.  Perhaps with a metal wedge?
Title: Re: wetzler clamps
Post by: Nolatoolguy on August 29, 2016, 07:00:45 PM
It is actually pictured sideways.

It also seems to be missing the hand screw that goes on the bottom arm. when you tighten the hand screw it forces the arm against the bar at a very slight angle ther for locking it in place. From there the tighter you turn it the stronger the clamp.

Title: Re: wetzler clamps
Post by: mikeswrenches on August 30, 2016, 06:24:00 AM
If you google Wetzler clamps you'll find lots of information.

Mike
Title: Re: wetzler clamps
Post by: Northwoods on August 30, 2016, 09:41:11 AM
It is actually pictured sideways.

It also seems to be missing the hand screw that goes on the bottom arm. when you tighten the hand screw it forces the arm against the bar at a very slight angle ther for locking it in place. From there the tighter you turn it the stronger the clamp.

Nola, I like your idea better!
Title: Re: wetzler clamps
Post by: JoeCB on August 30, 2016, 09:49:56 PM
My guess... notice that "hump" on the top of the movable jaw, slide the jaw into contact with the work, then wack the "hump" and the clamp locks down. Works same principle as a bench dog.

Joe B