Max Power
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Where would I be able to get the black pipe that is used for pipe clamps. I've tried plumb centre etc but but can't see it listed ?
Pipe for pipe clamps ?
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williams1185
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a quick search showed a company called pipe dream fittings pipes can be ordered any size and threaded hope thats of use , ian
TheTiddles
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Black iron pipe is a lot less common over here than in the USA where it’s sold in every home improvement store, hence part of the appeal of pipe clamps
Aidan
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HOJ
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Half of the battle is getting the pipe, the other half is getting it threaded. The eBay seller that I used seemed to be selling most of his to people making furniture and offered a threading service for a nominal sum.
PearlyKing
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I got mine from here:
https://www.threadedpipeandfittings.co.uk/They were very helpful. They advised a red oxide coating as the black pipe can mark the wood.
https://www.threadedpipeandfittings.co.uk/They were very helpful. They advised a red oxide coating as the black pipe can mark the wood.
Max Power
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Thanks everyone
Myfordman
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I prefer galvanised pipe for pipe clamps. no rust risk with water based glues.
Max Power
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That was my thoughts as well after looking at the sites recommended. I'm assuming its the same steel, only galvanised ?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-ME...725199?hash=item1aa228b00f:g:OQMAAOSwx-9WxhRJ
this is the guy that I used. not sure if he does galv, may do so. My only concern would be the galvanise flaking off.
the pipe clamps are probably NPT thread, but I think it is almost identical to BSP in the size that you will have. I dont recall which thread I ordered my pipe in.
this is the guy that I used. not sure if he does galv, may do so. My only concern would be the galvanise flaking off.
the pipe clamps are probably NPT thread, but I think it is almost identical to BSP in the size that you will have. I dont recall which thread I ordered my pipe in.
Rorton
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what pipe clamps are people using, I need some better clamps, and was looking at Bessey K body, or the Axminster HD Trade which is similar I understand
Seems like a Bessey pipe clamp head is about £23, plus pipe.
Anyone had any luck with any cheeper clamp heads
Seems like a Bessey pipe clamp head is about £23, plus pipe.
Anyone had any luck with any cheeper clamp heads
Lonsdale73
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Where did you get the pipe you picked up for me?
Lonsdale73
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I got the heads from ebay, not Bessey originals which I couldn't get even from the Bessey stand at Midlands Woodworking Show. Marcros picked up some black pipe for me.
I have a few Bessey Revo clamps and they are unquestionably good. 600mm see a lot of use but doubt I've used the 1m models at all in past two years. I have also some Bessey Uniclamps. These are much lighter than the Revos but receive far more use.
Lonsdale73
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I was in the USA and chucked a couple of sets in my case. BESSEY H-Style Pipe Clamp Fixture Set for 1/2 in. Black Pipe-BPC-H12 - The Home Depot
If they were knocking on 30 quid a clamp with the pipe, I am not sure that I would recommend them. I would probably look closer to what I actually wanted to clamp and get some suitable unclamps. what I like about the pipe clamps is that I could have some flexibility by having different pipe lengths to hand. a tenner a clamp plus the pipe wasn't so bad.
If they were knocking on 30 quid a clamp with the pipe, I am not sure that I would recommend them. I would probably look closer to what I actually wanted to clamp and get some suitable unclamps. what I like about the pipe clamps is that I could have some flexibility by having different pipe lengths to hand. a tenner a clamp plus the pipe wasn't so bad.
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Bessey K-Bodies are parallel clamps, perhaps you mean their H style range? , Best pipe clamp out there are Pony Jorgensen:
https://ponyjorgensen.com/products/pipe-clamps/
They were a bit behind other brands with regard to not being able to tighten/loosen on a flat surface without adding small stands but now do clamp heads with a built in stand, similar to other brands. Cheaper than the Bessey models but not by much.
yes, that is the company that I collected from.
Rorton
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I’m just mulling over what style to get really. I was thinking k body parallels, as I have 6 uniklamps but have problems with them sliding so was going to move up to the k body, but they are not cheap, so got me thinking about pipe clamps.
I read Axminster did a deal in may on their hd clamp, buy one get one free, missed that as that would have been ideal.
