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New member but I have been reading this forum for a couple of months now. I have a Jet JSS-16 and like many other users have trouble keeping pinless blades clamped in. I remember seeing on here a while back that the Axminster blade clamps can be improved to help this. Step 1 is to sand the clamping face to make them grip better. Step 2 was grind off some of the metal at the pivot point (?) of the clamp to make it easier to pinch the faces together. Has any one tried this got any pictures of the ground down clamp or any other ideas ?

Thanks in advance...
 
NazNomad":jgcexqif said:
I think hawkinbob's modification is the one you might be after ... scroll-saw-and-long-stock-t30821-15.html

I've seen some people do away with the allen-screw completely and use a small quick-release lever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxHRYPCJtzQ

Thanks for your comments. Hawkinbob's modification is not the one I was thinking of but it looks a good idea so I'll give it a go.

I've seen the YouTube videos before, all the quick release levers I can find have a 6mm shaft, the Allen screw is a 4mm one. If you drill out the clamp to take the 6mm shaft it won't leave much "meat" left on the clamp. Might get some spare clamps from Axminster and give it a go though.

Cheers
 
NazNomad":18pjdcrm said:
... and they do a M5 cam-lever. That would work.

Once again many thanks.... If nothing else I will be kept busy online ordering all these bits and bobs to try!
 
I have converted my hegner clamps with this M4 wing knob. Works a treat and cost £2.61!
 

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