Clamping Component
The clamping component is a steel column with a pressure pad base, and a long spring loaded rod through the column. The rod is actuated at the top end with an eccentric cam lever which pulls up on the rod. The opposite end of the rod has a steel rectangular component which is intended to be angled in the sliding table t-slot, thus providing the gripping function to secure the steel column to the sliding table.
I have mixed feelings about this steel rectangular component since it has no softer material on the face to prevent chewing up the underside of the aluminum sliding table t-slot. Care must be taken in adjusting the clamping force to ensure it doesn't damage the upper inside edge of the sliding table t-slot.
Clamping Component
The clamping component is a steel column with a pressure pad base, and a long spring loaded rod through the column. The rod is actuated at the top end with an eccentric cam lever which pulls up on the rod. The opposite end of the rod has a steel rectangular component which is intended to be angled in the sliding table t-slot, thus providing the gripping function to secure the steel column to the sliding table.
I have mixed feelings about this steel rectangular component since it has no softer material on the face to prevent chewing up the underside of the aluminum sliding table t-slot. Care must be taken in adjusting the clamping force to ensure it doesn't damage the upper inside edge of the sliding table t-slot.