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Reddit mentions of POWERTEC 71017 Quick Release Band Clamp | Woodworking Frame Clamping Strap Holder
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of POWERTEC 71017 Quick Release Band Clamp | Woodworking Frame Clamping Strap Holder. Here are the top ones.
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INCLUDES: (1) Band Clamp with Quick-Release LeversAPPLICATIONS: This adjustable band clamp is perfect for square, round, rectangle and uniquely shaped work piecesVERSATILE: Provides tight, secure and adjustable clamping action for an assortment of irregularly shaped items and projects, including building picture frames, cabinets, chair frames, drawers, barrels, birdhouses, and so much moreDESIGN: Constructed with a durable plastic frame with non-marring clamping jaws, and paired with high grade nylon webbing for the bandSPECS: Band length is 1-inch wide by13-feet long, and the corner brackets are 1-1/4 inchesIdeal for use with square, round and irregular shaped work piecesBand size is 1-Inch wide x 13 feet long, constructed of high-strength nylon webbingEasy adjusting with quick-release leversConvenient hand screw for further tighteningHard plastic frame/jaws will not mar surfaces when tightening; Ensures accuracy and safety
Specs:
| Height | 2.5 Inches |
| Length | 14 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Width | 9.5 Inches |
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A miter saw will be completely adequate. These plans look pretty accessible:
http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/making-memorial-flag-case/
Any major home store (Lowe's / Home Depot / Menard's / etc.) should have all the supplies you'd need.
As for wood, Walnut is a nice hardwood that finishes very well. You can order online via Home Depot, this board will be sufficient for the frame.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Builder-s-Choice-1-in-x-4-in-x-6-ft-S4S-Walnut-Board-W16010406X/206201594
The "S4S" designation means that all 4 sides are finished, so you don't have to do any major flattening or smoothing work. Any hardwood will be fine, so cherry or oak will also work.
After you cut the miters for the frame, normal wood glue is fine to hold it together. They show it being held in shape with a strap clamp, which you can find pretty cheaply online or at a store. But it's also fairly straight forward to just make your own with some cardboard / rope -- You don't need a ton of pressure, just enough to hold it in place while the glue sets.
You can have a glass shop cut the glass, otherwise it's not too tough to do it yourself. You can buy panes at hardware stores, and then you can mark the lines, clamp a straight edge to the glass and score it with a cutting tool.
I think the hardest part of that design might be the rabbets for the glass to sit in, but you can chisel those by hand if you're patient. It's slow work but pretty meditative.
I did something similar when I made a chess board table: https://imgur.com/a/nGKF1
I didn't do anything special, but used biscuits to help with alignment, glued it up. A band clamp might be useful: https://www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-71017-Clamp-Quick-Release-Levers/dp/B00NJ023YO
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45s) Traditional knowledge says you can't do them on a miter saw but that's not my experience. 2 years in and my Dewalt 716 is still dead on out of the box. I think the new detent systems make a huge difference. I check it periodically on scrap & combination square and it couldn't be any more accurate.
Glue ups) I'm a huge fan of these strap clamps because they apply pressure uniformly to all 4 corners at the same time. My only complaint is on thinner frames they tend to cam off, but a 1/4" scrap spacer under each corner fixes that. Apply a bit of pressure, adjust anything that shifted, more pressure, readjust, etc. For larger sizes it's easy to connect 2 straps together.
Since you're gluing endgrain, coat all 8 faces and let it setup for about 5 minutes so the fibers absorb some glue. Apply additional glue to 4 faces (I always use the long sides for consistency) and glue up. Makes a very strong joint and I've never had one come apart before adding splines.
No corner is going to come out perfect, but you can hide a lot of mismatch with chisels & sanding.
Rabbet depth) Try to pick your glass, mat, and backer before cutting it and cut about 1/16" shorter than the combined stack to allow the turn buttons to clamp everything in. General guidelines though: glass is typically .1", 4ply mat is typically .05" per layer, and I prefer 3/16" foam backer board.