Hi all,
I saw a review recently of some magnetic right angle clamps that can be used for holding two pieces at a 90 degrees whilst glueing and for the life of me I cant find the article anywhere. Could anyone point me in the right direction to where I can order them
Regards
Marc
Hi Marc,
I've only ever seen them here, and cheap they are not :)
http://yorkmodelmaking.co.uk/yorks-magnetic-mates-box-set-2 (http://yorkmodelmaking.co.uk/yorks-magnetic-mates-box-set-2)
Hi Marc :wave:
There are these ones, a bit cheaper
http://www.ehattons.com/40565/Proses_PR_SS_01_Snap_Glue_Set_Square_/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/40565/Proses_PR_SS_01_Snap_Glue_Set_Square_/StockDetail.aspx)
Hope this helps :hmmm:
dave :thumbsup:
I bought these:-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-Glue-Set-Your-third-hand-while-building-kits-/300763066970? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-Glue-Set-Your-third-hand-while-building-kits-/300763066970?)
Main site, lots of goodies!
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/A1-HOBBY-SHOP (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/A1-HOBBY-SHOP)
Hi there
Agree with above post A1 hobbies is where I got mine , I think their based in Turkey , very good service from them , plus loads of stuff you didn't know you need
Peter
Thanks all for the replies
Marc
I bought them from Turkey too - they are good but the magnets are a bit 'fierce' :ouch:
Quote from: Pengi on February 19, 2014, 06:53:30 PM
I bought them from Turkey too - they are good but the magnets are a bit 'fierce' :ouch:
Yes, and I put some contact paper felt flocking on mine. It doesn't do much but I don't worry about the clamps slapping together. And mine are blue. Got them many moons ago from the Woodworker's Shop in San Diego when they first opened.
Quote from: newportnobby on February 19, 2014, 12:03:32 PM
Hi Marc,
I've only ever seen them here, and cheap they are not :)
http://yorkmodelmaking.co.uk/yorks-magnetic-mates-box-set-2 (http://yorkmodelmaking.co.uk/yorks-magnetic-mates-box-set-2)
If you check York Model shop and you get the small ones they work out at £12 plus p&p.
http://yorkmodelmaking.co.uk/useful-bits/yorks-magnetic-mates-small-squares-x-2 (http://yorkmodelmaking.co.uk/useful-bits/yorks-magnetic-mates-small-squares-x-2)
Hatton's "Turkish ones" are £24 + p&p
Quote from: Jack on February 19, 2014, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 19, 2014, 12:03:32 PM
Hi Marc,
I've only ever seen them here, and cheap they are not :)
http://yorkmodelmaking.co.uk/yorks-magnetic-mates-box-set-2 (http://yorkmodelmaking.co.uk/yorks-magnetic-mates-box-set-2)
If you check York Model shop and you get the small ones they work out at £12 plus p&p.
http://yorkmodelmaking.co.uk/useful-bits/yorks-magnetic-mates-small-squares-x-2 (http://yorkmodelmaking.co.uk/useful-bits/yorks-magnetic-mates-small-squares-x-2)
Hatton's "Turkish ones" are £24 + p&p
I did. And brilliant they are too. Worth every penny.
thank you for the link to Yrk. Some of their gear looks expensive, but seems as though it's decent quality. Bill.
£24??? :confused2: That's a significant chunk of a new loco!
Magnets: ~£4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neodymium-Rectangular-Magnets-5x5x2mm-Rare-Earth-Strong-High-Grade-N42-3-49-/230980733357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35c78649ad (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neodymium-Rectangular-Magnets-5x5x2mm-Rare-Earth-Strong-High-Grade-N42-3-49-/230980733357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35c78649ad))
Some scrap triangles of plasticard, card or metal: free
Not getting totally ripped off for 2 minutes of work: satisfying
Quote from: Rabs on February 20, 2014, 04:29:22 PM
£24??? :confused2: That's a significant chunk of a new loco!
Magnets: ~£4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neodymium-Rectangular-Magnets-5x5x2mm-Rare-Earth-Strong-High-Grade-N42-3-49-/230980733357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35c78649ad (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neodymium-Rectangular-Magnets-5x5x2mm-Rare-Earth-Strong-High-Grade-N42-3-49-/230980733357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35c78649ad))
Some scrap triangles of plasticard, card or metal: free
Not getting totally ripped off for 2 minutes of work: satisfying
No. £12. For 2 of them.
And they are indespensible for making models. Its the magnets that help. My scrap plastic doesn't have magnets in it - and I couldn't cut it square either.
Quote from: oscar on February 19, 2014, 02:01:38 PM
I bought these:-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-Glue-Set-Your-third-hand-while-building-kits-/300763066970? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-Glue-Set-Your-third-hand-while-building-kits-/300763066970?)
Main site, lots of goodies!
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/A1-HOBBY-SHOP (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/A1-HOBBY-SHOP)
Ive used my set many times over the last few years. They certainly hold items firmly :thumbsup:
What kind of size are they?
Quote from: ParkeNd on February 20, 2014, 04:34:01 PM
No. £12. For 2 of them.
Huh? How do you work that out? Pack of 10 magnets for £4, 2 magnets per part (or 4 per complete clamp). And there are even cheaper places to buy, such as: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-Very-Strong-Square-Block-Neodymium-Magnets-5mm-x-5mm-x1mm-Fridge-/290720620581?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43b04ca025 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-Very-Strong-Square-Block-Neodymium-Magnets-5mm-x-5mm-x1mm-Fridge-/290720620581?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43b04ca025)
£2 for 10 magnets.
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My scrap plastic doesn't have magnets in it - and I couldn't cut it square either.
Ok, then perhaps the DIY route isn't for everyone but I suspect that most could manage the use of a set-square. And even if not, it doesn't really matter - only the magnets need to be at right angles, everything else can be almost as scruffy as you like. You just need to glue them overhanging the edge of the card slightly:
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Then it doesn't matter how wonky your cutting is.
Quote from: Rabs on February 21, 2014, 09:31:03 AM
Quote from: ParkeNd on February 20, 2014, 04:34:01 PM
No. £12. For 2 of them.
Huh? How do you work that out? Pack of 10 magnets for £4, 2 magnets per part (or 4 per complete clamp). And there are even cheaper places to buy, such as: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-Very-Strong-Square-Block-Neodymium-Magnets-5mm-x-5mm-x1mm-Fridge-/290720620581?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43b04ca025 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-Very-Strong-Square-Block-Neodymium-Magnets-5mm-x-5mm-x1mm-Fridge-/290720620581?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43b04ca025)
£2 for 10 magnets.
Simples!! I bought some from York.
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My scrap plastic doesn't have magnets in it - and I couldn't cut it square either.
Ok, then perhaps the DIY route isn't for everyone but I suspect that most could manage the use of a set-square. And even if not, it doesn't really matter - only the magnets need to be at right angles, everything else can be almost as scruffy as you like. You just need to glue them overhanging the edge of the card slightly:
[smg id=10379]
Then it doesn't matter how wonky your cutting is.