DeStaco Composite Woodworking Clamps

[Plombob]

Several years ago I was meandering around a mall near Lake Elsinore CA, waiting for Mrs. Plombob, and I wandered into a store that was kind of a "Sharper Image" for tools. Some useful tools, lots of junk and a bargain bin. I found these three DeStaco clamps in the bargain bin. They were cheap, so I bought all of them.

I've used them for years and they are really good clamps. I decided to get some more. I guess these were one-of-a-kind, because I found no composite clamps online. Not a single picture either. There's tons of DeStaco clamps, but all are metal.

Anyone ever seen these before? I wonder why none can be found, even beat up ones on ebay?


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[RTM]

I have some in the garage, not terribly impressive, they bow under pressure, but have huge soft pads. 2 longer, 2 shorter. Hard right side Of pic.

 

[Plombob]

So I don't have the only ones on the planet! Yes, they do flex a bit, but I like them for the work I do.

You've got the biggest collection of hand saws I've ever seen! You must have 50 or more! What kind of woodworking do you use them for?

 

[RTM]

That is my rehab pile. Those were all too good to leave behind for a saw painter or plasma cutter to get ahold of. I have a Burr retoother and Foley sharpener I am getting to working condition. The pile has grown a bit since then too, that's almost 10 years old.

My personal woodworking is usually Shaker or Mission style stuff, but I have not been actively pursuing it lately.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

I got some as well, I picked them up because they were both cheap and soft. Mine are hold downs.