For some time I have tried to locate PVC quilting frame clamps. My husband was such a sweet heart to build me a PVC quilting frame, and we found two clamps that fit nicely over those PVC tubes. We were lucky to find the two tension adjusting clamps that fit, from Hobby Lobby. I would like more, but can only find the smaller size (width around or in diameter). Every website that I go into looks like it has the narrow PVC pipe. Thanks in advance, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Can you show a picture of what you are looking for?
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What do they look like?
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If there is a Home Depot or a plumbing supply near you they might have something that would work.
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I wish I could enclose a picture, but I'm not that gifted, posting pictures. I have a camera snapshot, but don't know the first thing about forwarding that picture to you girls. Is there instructions on this website to do just that? I really want to learn.
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Found these on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...efix=pvc+clamp Looks like 1-inch pipe is the largest. What size is your PVC pipe? |
I bought a PVC quilting frame, and I measured it for you. The pipes themselves are 2.5 inches diameter, and the clamp pieces are 1.75". The clamp pieces are cut down one side and a .5 inch piece is cut out, and the edges smoothed, so it will clamp over the solid pipes. I could take pictures if you like. I will help any way I can.
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I know what you mean. I think you might have to make your own, cutting a slit out of pieces that are the same size as the frame is made of, and rounding the corners. It should spread enough to fit and clamp tight.
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The clamp pieces are cut down one side and a .5 inch piece is cut out, and the edges smoothed, so it will clamp over the solid pipes. I could take pictures if you like. I will help any way I can.[/quote]
I am so sorry, I got the measurements backwards and wrong. Pipes are 1 5/8" and clamps are 1.3/4". Mine fit tight. Don't forget to smooth the edges after cutting strips out for clamps. Light sand paper will work. |
Originally Posted by jpthequilter
I know what you mean. I think you might have to make your own, cutting a slit out of pieces that are the same size as the frame is made of, and rounding the corners. It should spread enough to fit and clamp tight.
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