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Pneumatic Clamps for Sliding Table Saws
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The name of the company that now makes those clamps is Piranha Plastics. If you Google "big squeeze clamps" the first one that comes up is a tutorial of how to install them on a Felder by Best Woodworking, but the pictures aren't that great of the clamps themselves.
From contributor R: Here's a picture for you. Great clamps in my opinion.  Click here for higher quality, full size image From contributor L: Martin has a great clamp for sliders. Google "martin saw". Listed under T74 classic, accessories, "Pneumatic pressure bar clamps for sliding table," T7470-a. From contributor J: I built one myself for about $650.00 in materials. The nice thing about a full length clamp is that it holds warped panels flat and never needs adjusting. The beam is easily removable when not needed. I also installed an activation pole that runs the entire length. Note: In the image below, the safety shield on the hold down beam mechanism has been removed for visual clarity.  Click here for higher quality, full size image Photo courtesy of Progressive Wood Works Inc. From contributor L: Rube would be proud of you. I've got modifications to a lot of my stuff to make it do what I want also. From the original questioner: That's a great full length clamp, but I just need one hold down at the fence end of the slider to keep sheets stable. I cut sheet goods mostly. From contributor R: I made 2 for $30; 1-4', and 1-8'! Took some 1/4"x3"x3" steel, cut some hand holds in it, and buffed all the corners so it would "make nice" with the plywood. Crude but really fast, plus you get more exercise! :-) Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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