Shepards Crook clamp dimensions

[kevin powles]

Hi all, I want to make a crook clamp and have attached a drawing, I need to clarify if all the dimensions are correct, Nigel Ward has kindly supplied dimensions which i have interpreted into this drawing, he's away at the moment and i would like a second pair of eyes to check it over.......can any one offer any comments please?. Many Thanks.

[Lynn Eades]

It looks pretty good.
The 1/2 " dimension (top right) is actually the head of a 3/8" dia BSF countersunk screw, so it requires a 3/8" clearance hole, that is then countersunk.
The stud is also 3/8" BSF threaded, with a wing nut. From memory, the other end of the stud protrudes from the other side of the steel block, and is also threaded to take a 3/8" nut.
Does any of that help? I think there is a 3/4 dia. collar integral with the stud, at a guess, 3/8' thick. Does that work?

[kevin powles]

hi, thanks for the reply, everthing you have said is spot on but i think the coller is 7/8 inch as aposed to 3/4?????, the two holes in the front plate of the carrier were the block bolts to are a different size on my carrier, looking from the front the left one will take a 3/8 bolt but the right one appears to small, was this tapped out to take a 3/8 counter sunk set screw with a locking bolt on the inside of the carrier????

[Lynn Eades]

I cant remember. Someone must know.

[Jordan Baker]

Does anyone know the part # for this clamp. I can't seem to find it in the parts listings.

[Colin Alford]

Jordan,

The part # is CTL 7176, it is located on in the tool section of FUC 03 on page 374.

Colin

[Jordan Baker]

Much appreciated as Im making one of these. I looked all over for that # in the book and couldn't find it.

[kevin powles]

hi jordan, I made one to the drawing dimensions in the first post, one thing to note is that when you put it to use to clamp your crook, you need a fairly think thackery type spring washer between the wingnut and the bracket because when you tighten down the wings of the nut will foul on the bracket, i came apon an old style wingnut which was correct. I will try and dig out some photo's of an original bracket.

kevin.

[Jordan Baker]

Much appreciated Kevin. I was thinking that a headlamp spring may work.

[B. Harris]

Some pics to compare. Hope these help someone.

Cheers,
Harris

[Jim Parker]

Would the wing nut be the same size as the wing nuts on the "Bren Gun" tripod holders on a mk1 carrier? 2 heavy springs are with these mounts, a Valve spring would work. Jim

[Jordan Baker]

I think the wingnut was a 3/8dia BSF one. It should be the same that was on the pick axe head bracket or the battery hold down bracket rods.

[B. Harris]

Folks, I had this pic sent to me not that long ago. I cannot confirm it is original.

Enjoy,
Harris

[Skip Inge]

Does anyone have the capability to get these measurements?

I have to make this clamp. I can do it easy enough from photos but I need a few measurements in order to set the photo's scale properly. Once I do that the rest is easy.

Thanks in advance gents!

[kevin powles]

Here’s a thread on the one I made :

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ht=Crook+clamp

[Lynn Eades]

Maybe I missed it, but I don't see the opening width dimension in Kevin's drawing, so mine measures 34mm (yes it is original)
Skip, make the stud longer than the photo.

[Lynn Eades]

Skip your guesses are correct. All BSF of course.
A= 34mm. B= 3/8". Stud protrudes 7/8" (mine goes on side armour)
If you make the collar as high as the lowest point of the sides (make sense?) you will be pretty close.

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Skip your guesses are correct. All BSF of course.
A= 34mm. B= 3/8". Stud protrudes 7/8" (mine goes on side armour)
If you make the collar as high as the lowest point of the sides (make sense?) you will be pretty close.

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Maybe I missed it, but I don't see the opening width dimension in Kevin's drawing, so mine measures 34mm (yes it is original)
Skip, make the stud longer than the photo.

on the Ford Canada block, clamping, TL 12851 to fit the glacis plate, the one I measured had a lower portion of the 3/8 “ dia stud extends 5/8” below the block, the upper is 2” above the block. You will not find this part number in the Ford Canada parts books. .


Note the second bolt size: on the Canadian production, 1/4” x 7/8”.

Having had the opportunity to learn about the difference with the brackets from the original Bren carrier, there are slight differences in bolt lengths and size, ie 5/16” vs 1/4”. Thank you Lynn.

Hanno: thank you for maintaining this site, and merging these threads. ����

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[Skip Inge]

I actually haven’t started making this part yet except for laying it out electronically using Adobe Illustrator. I can then print on manilla paper and make a pattern. As all of you know, measurements are crucial to getting it right so thank you all for your time and your generosity!

All of the above measurements will be utilized! If I have questions I will speak up!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by kevin powles

Here’s a thread on the one I made :

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ht=Crook+clamp

Threads now merged