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Pipe clamps for separated corners?
ChadTower:
I have a pin that has a bit of separation in one of the corners of the cabinet. I am going to fix it this week, but was wondering... is the pipe clamp the best way to go? I can't just turn it on it's side, this is a widebody that weighs a lot and I have to compress the corner from two sides, I assume.
What type of pipe does one use for pipe clamp? Does it have to be metal or can it be PVC? PVC is much easier to cut.
ErikRuud:
I believe that most pipe clamps are designed to use 3/4" steel pipe. Cutting should not be needed. One end of the clamp screws on to the threaded end of the pipe, the other part can slide up and down the length of the pipe. I currently have 5 foot lengths of pipe for my pipe clamps. I could use them clamp two sheets of paper together if I wanted, or anything up to about 4' 6" or so.
ChadTower:
Heh, yeah, have to clamp the pinball machine lengthwise AND widthwise to get the corner compressed enough to replace the corner butt inside... should be a bit longer than 5'4" but probably not much longer. Thanks...
ErikRuud:
Then you need a 6' foot lentgh of pipe. It usually comes in many different lengths.
Dire Radiant:
You could try loading straps with a right angle block over the corner you're clamping but I'm not sure what the clamping pressure is like on those things.
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