Mini Clamp Hook
A table clamp to hold a jacket or bag.
MaterialsSheet metal, nuts, screws
ToolsJump shear, manual metal bender, hand tapper
TimelineOne hour in Bray, a mechanical engineering makerspace at Tufts
The Product
The mini clamp hook is a portable device that allows users to conveniently hang anything from AAC cables to snack bags.
Anyone can use a clamp hook; I imagine it can be used to hang a bag off a table at a restaurant or a cane at a workstation. People with limited hand dexterity may run into trouble due to the twisting required to tighten the clamp.
The Process
We learned how to use machinery and tools from Bray staff. I had never used any of that equipment before, so I learned a lot and had fun! I love making things with my hands.
If I ever make this again, I would make the clamp more versatile by putting the block in the top section of the clamp, using a fully tapped bolt, and making the top section a bit wider. One of the big problems I ran into is that this clamp cannot fit around many tables.
Now, I can add jump shearing, metal manipulation, and hole tapping to my skillset! I will certainly be back at Bray to learn about the other machinery we have.
<— “Jump shear” = jump to shear metal!
Probably not the most accessible device, but certainly fun.
