Metal project: V block clamping pads

[bobs409]

I made these aluminum V blocks to help aid in clamping round parts such as pipe to my welding table. They feature a 120 degree angle, recessed areas on back for quick center alignment with most F and C style clamps. These easily lock down those hard to clamp pieces!

They can also be used as 1 inch or 2 inch spacer blocks.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

I could have used a couple of those v blocks last week when I widened a small trailed axle and used round tube to span the gap.

 

[bobs409]

I could have used a couple of those v blocks last week when I widened a small trailed axle and used round tube to span the gap.

They hold surprisingly well too! I used 2 of them for the Jeep rock sliders and they didn't budge! I tried to shake them but the whole table moved, they didn't! I think the aluminum helps to grab the part. (I chose aluminum for ease of machining I have to admit)

 

[El Rat]

Nice!

 

[63 dream'n]