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bessey clamp problems

les winter


>Recently I posted that slipping Bessey clamps can be fixed by taking a turn on a hex socket screw inside the movable head. I was not correct. The grooves in the top of the bar, for a length of 1 or 2 inches have been smoothed-off. I must have overtightened the clamp. I emailed to Bessey and got no response. Any ideas?

thanks

Les

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david charlesworth


>I know a maker who used to get his apprentice to re file the serrations...

David Charlesworth

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Re: bessey clamp problems

les winter


>I was considering having at it with a 5" double extra slim file. I think I will try it.

Thanks David.

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