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1. 
   JerryPacMan | Jan 22, 2009 09:23pm | #1

   Try some Jet clamps.

    

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   flairwoodworks | Jan 22, 2009 09:50pm | #2

   I wonder if maybe the cold weather they were shipped in made the plastic more brittle than usual.

   Chris @ www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com
   (soon to be www.flairwoodworks.com)

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   mikeddd | Jan 23, 2009 08:09am | #3

    That could be we did have a cold snap up here about then.

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   wolfonce | Jan 23, 2009 08:33am | #4

   No. I ordered 8 clamps and three had broken clips. It looks like the box was dropped on its end and thats when they broke. Getting them replaced was not a problem

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   KiddervilleAcres | Jan 23, 2009 01:37pm | #5

   mike,

   Had the same problem with some 40" K's I ordered from Woodcraft - cold weather here too.  What's interesting is the the 24" K's that came in the same box were not damaged.  Guess the 40's were keeping them protected.

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

   
   

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   Edited 1/23/2009 5:38 am ET by KiddervilleAcres

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   mikeddd | Jan 27, 2009 02:22am | #6

    Went to Lee Valley and picked up some replacement clamps for the ones that were damaged, so we will see how they stand up in the shop. thanks to all that posted.

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   KiddervilleAcres | Jan 27, 2009 05:31am | #7

   Yup, Woodcraft is sending replacements for mine too.  Talked to them on the phone, offered to take pics/send them back, etc.  No problem.

   Sure is nice dealing with reputable businesses.

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   Wolfman | Jan 27, 2009 08:26pm | #8

   It is nice dealing with reputable companies. I purchased a squirrel proof (so they say) birdfeeder for my wife for Christmas from Lee Valley. They apparently lowered the price after the holiday and sent me a check for ten dollars out of the blue. I was impressed to say the least.

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   9619 | Jan 28, 2009 03:53pm | #9

   Mike,
   If you know any metalworkers, you can have them make iron sleeves that fit over the broken plastic. You will not only have unbreakable clamps, but you will have a unique set of clamps that one day, will sell for thousands of dollars on EBay. :-)
   Have fun.
   Mel

   Measure your output in smiles per board foot.