Clamp Rig

AussieTrev · 10-23-2012, 10:13 PM - **1 Like**

Just thought I would post a couple of shots of the rig I use to stabilise flowers when it is a bit windy. I use a light stand to which I clamp a DIY spring clamp. the green clamp is actually made to hold plants to stays in the garden. It works well enough, but I think I need to develop it further with a horizontal arm. I needed it big time today another windy one.

**crewl1** · 10-23-2012, 10:22 PM

Great idea!

AussieTrev · 10-23-2012, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Great idea!

Thanks it has always been a problem and I needed a solution that didn't require any work because I tend to think about construction too long.

BrianR · 10-24-2012, 07:13 AM

My simple version is shown below, just two cheapo clamps hot glued and zip tied end to end. Great for holding plants steady, holding small fill or black cards or other miscellaneous things.

If you google "plamp" you'll come up with a number of diy versions as well as the ready made Wimberly "Plamp". There's a few options for a flexible but rigid arm with a clamp at either end, one that looks like a giant twist tie, DIY Plamp #1 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!, or one made from LocLine that looks more like the Wimberly version, DIY Mega-Plamp (aka Blamp) - FM Forums.

There's also the ready made 'NastyClamps', but they're probably overkill for holding lightweight plants in the wind.

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AussieTrev · 10-24-2012, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by BrianR

My simple version is shown below, just two cheapo clamps hot glued and zip tied end to end. Great for holding plants steady, holding small fill or black cards or other miscellaneous things.

If you google "plamp" you'll come up with a number of diy versions as well as the ready made Wimberly "Plamp". There's a few options for a flexible but rigid arm with a clamp at either end, one that looks like a giant twist tie, DIY Plamp #1 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!, or one made from LocLine that looks more like the Wimberly version, DIY Mega-Plamp (aka Blamp) - FM Forums.

There's also the ready made 'NastyClamps', but they're probably overkill for holding lightweight plants in the wind.

I'm getting a few ideas, thanks. Yours looks great for holding backing.

OrchidJulie · 10-26-2012, 03:29 AM

Great info and ideas, guys. Thanks. I have need of this sort of rig, too.

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10-23-2012, 10:13 PM - 1 Like	#1
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	Clamp Rig Just thought I would post a couple of shots of the rig I use to stabilise flowers when it is a bit windy. I use a light stand to which I clamp a DIY spring clamp. the green clamp is actually made to hold plants to stays in the garden. It works well enough, but I think I need to develop it further with a horizontal arm. I needed it big time today another windy one.

10-23-2012, 10:22 PM	#2
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Great idea!

10-23-2012, 10:24 PM	#3
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 Great idea! Thanks it has always been a problem and I needed a solution that didn't require any work because I tend to think about construction too long.

10-24-2012, 11:54 PM	#5
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590 Original Poster	Originally posted by BrianR My simple version is shown below, just two cheapo clamps hot glued and zip tied end to end. Great for holding plants steady, holding small fill or black cards or other miscellaneous things. If you google "plamp" you'll come up with a number of diy versions as well as the ready made Wimberly "Plamp". There's a few options for a flexible but rigid arm with a clamp at either end, one that looks like a giant twist tie, DIY Plamp #1 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing!, or one made from LocLine that looks more like the Wimberly version, DIY Mega-Plamp (aka Blamp) - FM Forums. There's also the ready made 'NastyClamps', but they're probably overkill for holding lightweight plants in the wind. I'm getting a few ideas, thanks. Yours looks great for holding backing.

10-26-2012, 03:29 AM	#6
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Great info and ideas, guys. Thanks. I have need of this sort of rig, too.