Hello, I'm new to the forum, so please treat me gently.
I have a few old steel, heavy g-clamps that I've been using for years but am interested in the newer squeeze-ratcheting types.
A short description of what I want the clamps for:
I'm currently helping my Father install framework in his loft, approx 4ft above the ceiling joists, to allow him to store the "tat-of-ages" above soon-to-be-laid loft insulation.
The frames are constructed from a mixture of stud-work timber (both 2.4m x 38mm x 63mm & 38mm x 89mm) and lighter 19mm x 32mm, which are screw-fixed to the ceiling joists at points of wall support, or there abouts, paying particular attention to spread loading and not tranfer weight to the pitched roof joists.
Although it's a simple design, minor roof irregularities means that pre-planning and sawing aren't always the wisest idea. Consequently I believe it would be bes to almost mock up the frame with the timbers and a set of clamps.
Any advice on whether the ratcheting C-Clamp grips would hold the larger stud-work securely enough, and why prices vary (from say 4 to 15 quid) so much?
Thanks for your help.
I have a few old steel, heavy g-clamps that I've been using for years but am interested in the newer squeeze-ratcheting types.
A short description of what I want the clamps for:
I'm currently helping my Father install framework in his loft, approx 4ft above the ceiling joists, to allow him to store the "tat-of-ages" above soon-to-be-laid loft insulation.
The frames are constructed from a mixture of stud-work timber (both 2.4m x 38mm x 63mm & 38mm x 89mm) and lighter 19mm x 32mm, which are screw-fixed to the ceiling joists at points of wall support, or there abouts, paying particular attention to spread loading and not tranfer weight to the pitched roof joists.
Although it's a simple design, minor roof irregularities means that pre-planning and sawing aren't always the wisest idea. Consequently I believe it would be bes to almost mock up the frame with the timbers and a set of clamps.
Any advice on whether the ratcheting C-Clamp grips would hold the larger stud-work securely enough, and why prices vary (from say 4 to 15 quid) so much?
Thanks for your help.