Panel Glue up fixture?

[Crusarius]

Typically the screen width does get messed up by a link. Best way to prevent it is instead of just pasting the link use the little "insert hyperlink" icon. then you can give it a name and have the long format messing up link not visible.

[Brad_bb]

Now we learned something.  No wonder Jeff always wants us to use the link button.
@doc henderson Yes it is a lot for clamps.

[beenthere]

Is it just my computer, or did the format of this post get really really wide off the screen somehow?  How does that happen?  Can it be fixed?

Could be reply #6 or #11, both could use the "insert hyperlink" feature on this forum.

[tule peak timber]

My 2 cents ..
When I first began woodworking, 16 years ago, I bought the plano clamp rack, then graduated to the formal, commercial 20' long 5-6 layer clamping rack with heavy duty 40+ inch clamps, a mechanical flattener, then a pneumatic flattener because I didn't know any better. All these fancy clamping things have been long gone out of my shop; SOLD and replaced with a bunch bessie clamps. I've since built several large, strong, flat surfaces and find that simply using the bessie clamps is way faster and more versatile. I do still build panels, but building 3 dimensional, curved, not flat panels are worth more and that is kind of the direction I went. I tend to buy tools, and if they don't work, I get rid of them. If I was a commercial cabinet shop, I would use the JC pneumatic press line, keep it clean and well lubricated. I didn't go that direction. 

[21incher]

If you're not getting flat glue ups with Bessy clamps you should take a look at how the panels are being prepared. Since  switching from pipe clamps I haven't had problems. 

[metalspinner]

I have never used a glue spreader better than my index finger. Except into dovetail joints where I need to use a small brush. 

[Rodman]

Brad 
Did you look at the other Fulton 4 way pressure clamps, you make your own cauls out of wood. I order 2 sets ( 4 clamps ) from amazon. Instead of wood i used 1.5 x 1 superstrut ( used to hang electrical conduit & mechanical pipe ), it allows me to adjust the width. Cut it to the length you wish. You can do ½ material with them & for smaller i use a strip of ¼ plywood for a shim.

I was using 2x4 cauls & pipe clamps on my bench, but it tied up my bench for the day while the glue set. Once these are clamped, you can can move the panel off to the side out of the way.

All in about $300 for 4 clamps including all the hardware ( superstrut, spring nuts & ¼ stove bolts )

[logman 219]

used a plano for 20 plus years for large table glue up  cant be beat !!!!

[teakwood]

Now I just discovered the Plano glue press (from Logosol) on Amazon.  Watching some youtube vids.  Looks a lot like the Frontline from Australia, but lower cost.  It's in between the Woodpecker and the Frontline at $800 fro 3 clamps.  This system is wall mounted and looks more user friendly with how the clamps come apart at the top to insert the boards. More food for thought.  
Plano Glue Press - YouTube


I looked at the Lee Valley hardware but it doesn't seem to clamp the tops and bottoms of boards but only the sides.  I found a video that says they do put pressure on top and bottom when the studs can't when squeezed, but I wonder how much pressure it can put?  I'm thinking the Plano or woodpecker would apply more pressure?

I use the plano semi commercially, since 10 years, have 2m long setup with 5 clamps, it's not cheap but has paid for itself in no time. before i had to busiquit joint the panels and then clamp, was a waste of time. the plano is fast and easy. i have done at least 5000 panels with the press. from 1/2" to 3" every length.