steamschooner Posted November 7, 2023 Share #1 Posted November 7, 2023 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 ? mtaylor, Canute, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote Zipper hydroplane(Miss Mabel ) finished John Cudahy Scratch build 1/4" scale Steam Tug 1914 Steam Tug Scratch build from HAMMS plans 1820 Pinky "Eagle" Scratch build from; American Ships Their Plans and History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted November 7, 2023 Share #2 Posted November 7, 2023 They don't have much capacity but they appear to be nicely made. Absolutely no idea what their original use might have been. thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNS Posted November 7, 2023 Share #3 Posted November 7, 2023 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 Canute, Knocklouder, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution dragonflyxlii Posted November 21, 2023 Solution Share #4 Posted November 21, 2023 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 Canute, Ryland Craze and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamschooner Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted November 21, 2023 Dave, Thank you for identifying them as planking clamps. Was not too sure on how they worked. Steve Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Zipper hydroplane(Miss Mabel ) finished John Cudahy Scratch build 1/4" scale Steam Tug 1914 Steam Tug Scratch build from HAMMS plans 1820 Pinky "Eagle" Scratch build from; American Ships Their Plans and History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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