Serious Spring Clamp

by jean-marie Astruc|Works

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The only durable part in spring clamps is the spring. Even my trusty (pricey?) Wolfcraft clamps finally fail after several years of service. Planned obsolescence ? Maybe. What if we can make stronger parts with long lasting as goal ? Jaws opening <60mm (2"3/8). BOM : 2x handles (3d printed) 2x pivot jaws (3d printed) 1x Reclaim spring from broken spring clamp2x M330mm screw (ideally set screw type) 1x M4*30mm screw (ideally set screw type) *Spring max size: Wire 2.5mm max diameter. Coil: 10m