Clamp storage in the shop

Jan 04, 2017 11 Replies

I am going to build a rolling box to store my Bessy clamps. Basically a 3/



4" plywood box with channels-compartments in it to lower the red Bessy clam ps into from the top. Clamps will stand up in rows. Easy and will work we ll. And roll.

Now the problem will all the other clamps. They do not have a uniform size like the red Bessy. Below is the list of clamps for reference. I've thou ght about a box, but none of the other clamps stand up. They need to lean or hang from something. I want it to roll like the Bessy clamp box. I wou ld love the clamps to be in nice neat rows. How have others stored the oth er clamps?



Other clamps needing storage:



  1. Pony pipe clamps 3-4-5 foot lengths 9 quantity
  2. Quik Grip black plastic clamps with big black hand squeeze grip and yel low plastic clamps pads 2-3-4 foot lengths 12 quantity
  3. Pony steel F clamps that look like an orange P or F with chrome leg and tan wood handle. 40 and 16 inch lengths 10 quantity
  4. Record steel F clamps that work the same as the Pony but are much heavi er and stouter. Chrome steel swiveling handle. 7 quantity

What kind of a rolling clamp storage to build for all these other non unifo rm not easily stored or stacked clamps?


If yo look in the back ground you will see the clamp rack I built about

8 years ago. It is double sided. I holds 22 K-body style clamps on the side you see.

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3/4" plywood box with channels-compartments in it to lower the red Bessy clamps into from the top. Clamps will stand up in rows. Easy and will work well. And roll.

Now the problem will all the other clamps. They do not have a uniform size like the red Bessy. Below is the list of clamps for reference. I've thought about a box, but none of the other clamps stand up. They need to lean or hang from something. I want it to roll like the Bessy clamp box. I would love the clamps to be in nice neat rows. How have others stored the other clamps?

Other clamps needing storage:

  1. Pony pipe clamps 3-4-5 foot lengths 9 quantity
  2. Quik Grip black plastic clamps with big black hand squeeze grip and yellow plastic clamps pads 2-3-4 foot lengths 12 quantity
  3. Pony steel F clamps that look like an orange P or F with chrome leg and tan wood handle. 40 and 16 inch lengths 10 quantity
  4. Record steel F clamps that work the same as the Pony but are much heavier and stouter. Chrome steel swiveling handle. 7 quantity

What kind of a rolling clamp storage to build for all these other non uniform not easily stored or stacked clamps?

I did this...

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OK. Looks like the rolling triangle rack Leon and Rockler use may be the way to go.

I have a Sketchup drawing of that clamp rack if you are interested in the details.

he way to go.

Thanks. But the pictures you and Rockler provided are enough. The concept is pretty simple. A triangle with some bars across the faces to hold the clamps. I just need to figure out how to hook or hold the various clamps I have. That is just looking at the clamp and figuring out how it will stay attached.

Going with my box idea for the Bessy clamps. I like the idea of them stand ing up all in one box.

Consider both up and down. you can fit twice the amount of clamps. See:

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IIRC Swingman has this rack, the one you have. My design does the same with the clamps handles and ends at the top. BUT I can simply grab the handle of which ever clamp I want with one hand and open it right up. I never cared about hooking the clamp on a bar using it's handle.

Mine are packed as densely as yours.

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Thanks for the picture of your rack and shop. I might have to reconsider m y Bessy storage (box) compared to your triangle rack. Like Leon I am not s ure about storing them hanging from the handle. I really liked the picture of your sink in the shop. 5 gallon bucket for the drainage.

Y'all be careful, Leon has individual, teeny little foot warmers for his clamp's little feet. ;)

IIRC, SWMBO gave me mine (Rockler?) years back, the design suits my space and never saw a need to change:

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Ice Hole! ;~)

IIRC I gave her the idea.

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