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The Coffman clamp comes from a company called Graphic Solutions Company. They can be found at the following website:https://www.coffmaneng.com/
Good job, Cody. Brief and to the point.
i have also had success using magnets & magnetic corner clamps to go with my regular clamps in the tool box. anything to free up the hands & square up the project. thanks.
Excellent reminders on how to keep structures square. Also, a comment on the use of MEK, mentioned earlier. MEK is liver toxic. In addition to good ventilation, you need to wear skin protection. My advice however is to avoid it. There are other safer products.
Cody, I always get information from your tips. Thanks. Keep em coming
Great video. Where can I get the publication in the video "Basic Structure Modeling"?
Good stuff!
Excellent Ideas, Thank You…
great tips but i use velcro strips but we all learn from sometning new i do use clamps clothes pins some you have to modify to fit your needs try it for your self works for me.great video thanks
Cody, you forgot one other handy gadget for structure building…A flat metal plate and a handful of good, strong magnets. Commercial versions are available. With mine, I can get several walls all up and glued in short order AND on a flat surface!
Great info, we've used both Coffman & Irwin products for years with great results. Perpendicular walls make roof alignment and loading platforms easier to install.
One thing, instead of those high priced cements, try using MEK [methyl ethyl ketone, FYI – it's the primary ingredient in most solvent cement] plus a quart is only $7 – $9 at local home improvement centers.
We have used MEK & lacquer thinner to assemble plastic kits & rolling stock for many years, and they are all still in use on our various layouts. Just transfer some MEK to one of those empty "high priced cement" bottles 😉 to make it easier to handle. As with all solvents please remember to use adequate ventilation
Great video with Fabulous tips.
Excellent video. Could you give me the names of the companies that sell the two small clamps? guy.peno@cox.net
I've found the Coffman clamps to be very useful when glueing styrene pieces together. The small size of the clamps enables their insertion into small spaces and increases their flexibility of use.