Joe's "The Clamp"

Fireman32
Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
edited April 2010 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Yes you read it right I am selling my clamp that I bought off of Joe. This is the best turntable clamp that you can buy. There are only a few that are out there and hardly ever come up for sale, kind of like a rare car. It truly pains me to sell it but some recent medical issues are forcing me to sell it. There are plenty of threads on the forum regarding people’s love of the clamp. I do not have the shims but Joe said he would help me out with that. Joe has graciously offered to field all questions about the clamp whether it is about its design, construction or use. Please contact him via PM or email to ask him questions and he will keep me up-to date on all questions asked. I’m really trying to keep this item in the Polk Family so don’t miss out on this rare and excellent item. I am asking 350 shipped and will accept money orders only. Please PM if intrested.



BTW pictures of the clamp can be found in the links below.



Here are some links you can peruse to find out more and get all the details about this special and vital piece of gear for a turntable.



http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47382



http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47286



http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47729



Thanks for looking.
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited April 2010
    Thats a great price for that.Im sure it will sell soon.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2010
    Wow Dave, it saddens me greatly to see that your are in such a financial bind. It's a shame that you have to sell off your gear and it really pains me to see you giving up "The Clamp." But you gotta do what you gotta do so I wish you luck. If I had the funds I would buy it back in a heartbeat!

    Folks don't miss this opportunity, I have absolutely no clamps left except for the one on my turntable so this is your lucky day. The demand was so great for this item that I even sold my spare!!!:(

    If you have any questions at all about "The Clamp" please don't hesistate to contact me via PM or email. Remember the spelling of my screen name is "hearingimpared."

    Good luck Dave and good luck to the impending new lucky owner of "The Clamp"

    BTW I suggest you read the links above in their entirety. It will provide you with a wealth of knowedge about the clamp and you will see what others who have tried it out in the swap and the owners impressions.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2010
    Joe, there seems to be so much demand, why don't you make more of these?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    pm'd
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,357
    edited April 2010
    Good for you George! You will be pleased to join the elite crowd of "Joe's Clamper's":D;)
    Carl

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,978
    edited April 2010
    Put me next in line.

    Joe what about the shims???
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
    edited April 2010
    I second the motion; Buy It!

    Mine made the single biggest contribution to better sounding vinyl than any other turntable tweak I've tried.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    I'm pm'd Dave,, and I'm waiting to hear back-- if it is coming to me,I'm gonna put my Brand New Clearaudio "Twister" up for sale here for 75.00 shipped,, just got it three days ago.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,978
    edited April 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    I'm pm'd Dave,, and I'm waiting to hear back-- if it is coming to me,I'm gonna put my Brand New Clearaudio "Twister" up for sale here for 75.00 shipped,, just got it three days ago.


    Can I have first dibs????;)
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2010
    PM sent back to George and will consider it sold to him. So glad its going to stay in the family. While I hate to let it go priorites come first.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,978
    edited April 2010
    George you can also consider the twister sold as well..
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2010
    wise move George, sorry you had to let it go Dave, well, maybe it somehow will be the start of something good for you, not sure how but who knows.

    RT1
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2010
    Received PM back from George. Mods please mark this as sold.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,978
    edited April 2010
    Two sales in one thread, and without stepping on anybody..
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    I cannot wait to finally get "the clamp",, hey tool,, one thing that I did notice in my short time with the twister was the bass tightened up,and had more "presence" to my old ears--I think you'll enjoy it,, now to talk Joe out of some "shims" ;)
    Thanks all.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited April 2010
    wow - log on a little late on a Saturday and look what I miss!

    Congrats to all, and Fireman, I hope things work out well and quickly for you.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,669
    edited April 2010
    Congrats George.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    You guys don't know how long I have been clamp shopping,,,either none were available,,or other fininacial obligations stood in the way.I think I'm down to a final few tweaks,,,, have we heard that before :rolleyes:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2010
    George you are going to love it.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2010
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    Joe, there seems to be so much demand, why don't you make more of these?

    MONEY!:eek: The costs of materials and manufacture, especially if an injection mold is used for the delrin parts is astronomical. I've had it priced out at three different machine shops in China and to make it even remotely affordable with a bit of profit the consensus is that I would have to have 1000 clamps made. Even if I went into a partnership with the brick & mortar store I deal with, there would need to be a large sum of money to get the ball rolling. I've been assured that 1000 of these clamps would sell however they would be in $500 to $550 category thus they may not sell quickly enough for a good return on investment.

    I am looking into having 25 made in a machine shop that one of our members here is in with but we haven't had time to talk seriously about it.

    According to the Chinese shops, delrin and brass prices have become very high. Not to mention the cost of the composite spring.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2010
    WHOA!!! I just saw! CONGRATS GEORGE!!!! I'm elated that YOU snagged it.

    Well you know my phone number for any questions and I have dug up the shims although I'm short one and need to find it so you can have a complete set. When I do, which should be shortly, I'll get them right out to you.

    I'm a very happy camper right now. Dave's getting some financial help and you my friend are finally getting one of my labors of love!!!!
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
    edited April 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    MONEY!:eek: The costs of materials and manufacture, especially if an injection mold is used for the delrin parts is astronomical. I've had it priced out at three different machine shops in China and to make it even remotely affordable with a bit of profit the consensus is that I would have to have 1000 clamps made. Even if I went into a partnership with the brick & mortar store I deal with, there would need to be a large sum of money to get the ball rolling. I've been assured that 1000 of these clamps would sell however they would be in $500 to $550 category thus they may not sell quickly enough for a good return on investment.

    I am looking into having 25 made in a machine shop that one of our members here is in with but we haven't had time to talk seriously about it.

    According to the Chinese shops, delrin and brass prices have become very high. Not to mention the cost of the composite spring.

    I wonder if you could set up a corp. with CP members who believe in the product as investors?
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    WHOA!!! I just saw! CONGRATS GEORGE!!!! I'm elated that YOU snagged it.

    Well you know my phone number for any questions and I have dug up the shims although I'm short one and need to find it so you can have a complete set. When I do, which should be shortly, I'll get them right out to you.

    I'm a very happy camper right now. Dave's getting some financial help and you my friend are finally getting one of my labors of love!!!!

    Thank you sir.:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2010
    inspiredsports wrote: »
    I wonder if you could set up a corp. with CP members who believe in the product as investors?

    Trust me Greg several of us have been kicking this thought around for a while. It still is a possibility.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,978
    edited April 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Trust me Greg several of us have been kicking this thought around for a while. It still is a possibility.

    Then we my friend need to talk..
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    MONEY!:eek: The costs of materials and manufacture, especially if an injection mold is used for the delrin parts is astronomical. I've had it priced out at three different machine shops in China and to make it even remotely affordable with a bit of profit the consensus is that I would have to have 1000 clamps made. Even if I went into a partnership with the brick & mortar store I deal with, there would need to be a large sum of money to get the ball rolling. I've been assured that 1000 of these clamps would sell however they would be in $500 to $550 category thus they may not sell quickly enough for a good return on investment.

    I am looking into having 25 made in a machine shop that one of our members here is in with but we haven't had time to talk seriously about it.

    According to the Chinese shops, delrin and brass prices have become very high. Not to mention the cost of the composite spring.
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Then we my friend need to talk..

    You're the guy I was talking about in the bolded sentence Buddy. We need to get into a serious phone conversation as soon as you can free up some time.
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  • BuckeyeTim
    BuckeyeTim Posts: 483
    edited April 2010
    Hmmm, and considering that I am the supervisor of a production machining dept. with full cad/cam access and able to hold production tolerances of .01mm...and have in my personal shop full polishing capability and could within a semi-short period, put the plating facilities back in order.

    Things that make you say hmmmmmm...
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2010
    BuckeyeTim wrote: »
    Hmmm, and considering that I am the supervisor of a production machining dept. with full cad/cam access and able to hold production tolerances of .01mm...and have in my personal shop full polishing capability and could within a semi-short period, put the plating facilities back in order.

    Things that make you say hmmmmmm...

    . . . hmmmm is right. . . no problem in a joint effort here to have a small batch of these gems manufactured.

    For both you and Larry; how's your ability to get great prices on delrin, brass, stainless steel (for pins, although I have a whole bag full of them), and working the composite material used in the internal spring? When I first had the clamps made I could afford an injection mold so I had each individual part for each clamp machined. Any ideas on how you guys could possibly keep that cost down?

    Another thought just hit me. I need to have a draftsman measure and create a new drawing as mine is now very illegible and I can't remember the sizes and tolerances of the parts.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2010
    Well if you do get more made I want to make sure I am offered to buy one back. Hopefully I will back in better financial shape by then.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    Now this is beginning to sound very good-- just imagine the "gab" in the audio world--not to mention the number of hits this site would be getting--big stuff here,guys,, big-- good luck --I hope it comes full circle.:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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