Anyone use Record Jet Clamps?

[Losos]

Does anyone remember the Record Jet Clamp :?:

I bought a pair many years ago, didn't use them much but found them recently and did use them on a job.

I wanted to get some longer bars but when I phoned Record the sales girl couldn't find any reference to them

Anyone know when they go out of production :?:

 

[Evergreen]

Hi Losos

I have a Jet clamp, made by a company called TMT Design Ltd based in Leamington Spa, from the early 1970s. It incorporated two jaws that independently slid along a flat steel bar. It boasted a "Brinnell" locking action - whatever that was! It was part of the so-called "Jet clamp system" which involved various extension bars and special jaws. It was relatively expensive at the time and never really caught on, I think. Is it possible that this company was bought up by Record?

I don't think my type of clamp has been made for years but I saw a long one for sale in Penny Farthing Tools in Salisbury only a few weeks ago.

Regards.

 

[Losos]

Hi Evergreen,

Yes, that sounds exactly like the ones I've got, and from the dates you've given it would seem that Record must have gobled up TMT Design

Mine came with a choice of 'pads' to add to the arms and some funny right angle brackets which I've never used.

I'll have a look at Pennyfarthing Tools web site latter today

 

[Evergreen]

Hiya Losos

Over the years, I've collected quite a few instruction booklets and manuals for the tools that I own (yes, I don't get out much!) and I've managed to find the one for my Jet clamp. It contains the following:

"The BRINNELL LOCKING ACTION which is incorporated into each jaw allows the non-restrictive use of plain, standard section steel or aluminium bar for the Clamp Reaction Beam......Standard bar allows the low cost construction of an extensive range of work-holding jigs."

This suggests to me that any 32mm X 6mm steel bar would do if it's just longer length that you're looking for. I'm sure your clamps are the same as mine - there are right angle brackets shown in my leaflet, just like the ones you've described.

Regards.

 

[Losos]

Hi Evergreen,
OMG what a wally brain I am Why didn't I think of that

I'll be Googling for a suitable supplier immediately - shouldn't be too hard - even the model steam engine suppliers should hold this type of stock in smallish lengths.

I'm much obliged, hope i can return the favour one day.

 

[rnorman345]

Hi in case anyone sees this - I too have a set of (Record) Jet System Clamps by TMT Design - Really great clamps have been using them for years so has anyone any idea where you can get the little pads? Or springs for the arms? Or indeed ANY spares?