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Reddit mentions of Bessey XCRU5 Deep Reach Ratcheting Spring Clamp 4_Inch capacity, 4-Inch Throat Depth

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Bessey XCRU5 Deep Reach Ratcheting Spring Clamp 4_Inch capacity, 4-Inch Throat Depth
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Square throat design 4-by-4-Inch and quick release triggerClamps are made of high strength glass filled nylonHandles are manufactured with 2 component soft grip design for comfort and durabilityPivoting soft jaws include V groove for holding round stockPivoting jaws self align on uneven surfaces
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Colorred/black
Height1.5 Inches
Length5.5 Inches
Number of items1
Size1 Pack
Weight0.4 Pounds
Width10 Inches

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Found 1 comment on Bessey XCRU5 Deep Reach Ratcheting Spring Clamp 4_Inch capacity, 4-Inch Throat Depth:

u/DrTacosMD ยท 2 pointsr/boardgames

Yes, no problem. I use ones like these or these. Please note, those links are for type of clamp only, not saying to buy those specific items. The first one is sometimes called a ratcheting clamp or bar clamp. The second one is sometimes called a ratcheting spring clamp.

So with the size, with the question you've asked you're actually missing a part of the instructions. It sounds like you're clamping the cards directly. Do not do this. Yes you would need a rather large clamp foot, but I would still worry about bending or indenting the cards. That is why I say to put two pieces of wood on top and bottom of stack, a bit wider and longer than the actual stack. I have also used my kid's board books to great effect (the ones that are the thick cardboard for every page so kids cant destroy it). You still need two though, you use them exactly like two blocks of wood. This helps to distribute the force of the clamp evenly. Absolute best practice would be to clamp really strong in the middle of the stack, and then secure the 4 corners with more clamps. I typically am lazy, and just do two clamps, either covering two diagonal corners, or two in the center in line with eachother. Do not put anything in between the wood and the cards, to cushion it or whatever, this will cause problems. And make sure the wood itself is flat and true. Any warping of the wood will translate to the cards.

Your goal is to clamp the cards down as much as you can, but you need to make sure you're not bending or warping the cards because of uneven pressure from the clamps. So look at the stack you're trying to clamp, the size of your wood blocks, and that will tell you what you need for clamps.

Let me know if you need clarification on any of that.