mystery clamps

[steamschooner]

Couple days ago I bought a small box with ship modeling wood and a few hulls. In the bottom of the box was a mixture of parts and tools. Well I didn't think 5 bucks was a bad deal. Included were some clamp like items. I do not know if they are for model building or not. I have never seen this type before. Any idea's ?

[kurtvd19]

They don't have much capacity but they appear to be nicely made.  Absolutely no idea what their original use might have been.

[MarcNS]

Could they be planking clamps?  Attach to the bulkhead and then tighten to hold a plank in place while the glue dries?

I have put together some clips (saw this on utube) for that purpose.

picture

[dragonflyxlii]

Hi I just saw your post. I use the clamps, they are absolutely for planking. The side with the spring and brass insert attached to the frames for a plank on frame model and the other end adjusts to hold down the plank above or below as it is glued on.  I too have picked mine up along the way and used to use more extensively. Not much use for anything else I have found. I have developed my own system now for planking which is variable to meet the needs of the particular fit. Sorry I don't have a picture.

Regards, Dave  

 

[steamschooner]

Dave, Thank you for identifying them as planking clamps. Was not too sure on how they worked.

Steve