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Anyone know where to source the metal bar stock material for cam clamps?

-j.

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“If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope He likes enchiladas, because that's what He's getting”
-jack handy

1/4" x 1" aluminum flat bar. most home improvement stores will have it. I know HD does if you want to go tempered steel then you will have to find a steel supply yard. I have to say for what we are clamping in luthierie the aluminum flat bar is fine.MichaelP38741.5446296296

   Mousebar 888-466-8732
   He may be able to help

John, I swear, you have a contact and phone number for just about anything anybody could ever imagine. That's what I love about this place!

Cheers!

John

Phone # no longer in service.

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“If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope He likes enchiladas, because that's what He's getting”
-jack handy

G'day,
       Like Michael, I used the aluminium. Light and plenty strong ! I used 3/8 " brass rod for the bar locks (grabbers or whatever you call them ) ,as I thought they would be kinder to the bar

Regards KiwiCraig

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CRAIG LAWRENCE of AUSTRALIA
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Sorry! , I meant 1/4" brass rod not 3/8 ". They work plenty good too !

KiwiCraig

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CRAIG LAWRENCE of AUSTRALIA
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MSC is another source. I just downloaded the plans and will make some. I do see that mousebar is out of business.