not a biggie: just an inexpensive pole clamp

[Bob Hammond]

Hi, i saw these at stake clamps and thought they might be useful for tables, counters, lamps etc. They look reasonably sturdy, are lightweight, and the price is right.

http://www.menards.com/main/building-ma ... 1838240172

[pohukai]

I'm not sure exactly how they work... Look like maybe they could be used as stabilizers?

[Bob Hammond]

click on the second picture in the ad listing, and you'll see.

The yellow bracket is screwed to an object, e.g. a table apron or door. Then a pole, e.g. a 1" dowel, is dropped through to the desired distance and then the clamping screw is tightened so that the black pad presses on the dowel.

[KennethW]

I will have to check them out I can see a lot of uses for them. Roof rack mounts?, solar panel mounts?, awning mounts? table mounts? use as hinges? Anything that uses a pipe to mount would be a use. COOL!!

[KennethW]

When to Menard and looked at the clamps. they are not the most solid clamps. But for mounting thing on a foamie I would definitely use them. A nice big glue down base.

[Bob Hammond]

I don't think I'd use them for jackstands, but for propping up a table leaf or lamp, or a lot of other things that may need positioning adjustments, they're ok.