I am working with software to create a new tool for tilers and at the moment
I have it as a wire frame and a 3D model.

The idea is that it will hold steady any diamond core from size 65mm to 125mm which in effect are the larger size cores.

Please feel free to add your valuable comments. My aim here is to compete the offering that we can clamp any size from 6mm to 125mm. At the moment we only offer a clamp from 6mm to 65mm.

Here is my work so far:

Basically I would create an injection mould for a single part.



Then by using two of them you can lock them together into a clamp.


And adjust it to fit the core of your choice.

To stop the guide plate moving you would have to stand on it, so I am thinking of calling it a STAND CLAMP.



This is the wire frame to show I have put in a series of teeth at 2mm intervals.

So the questions are:
1) If you bought a large core would you expect this item for free?
2) If not would you pay for it?
3) If so how much would you pay?

What I have done is to engineer the size so that the unit could be packed into our existing clamshell packaging.



The two pieces could be presented in a clamshell like the one above and sold along side cores in retailers.

If I have to pack the core and the guide together on the larger sizes then its a bit crowded in the clamshell.




Your comments please !

Hmmm so you will be up against this ?
Silverline 263520 Adjustable Tile Drill Guide 120mm - Silverline Tools available at Toolbox

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Hmmm so you will be up against this ?

Yes exactly right. Thats the other product out there. Its shortfall? Its range is limited to 112mm

Most extract fans start at 115mm so I wanted a lightweight product that could clamp 115mm 120mm 125mm as well as all the sizes from 65mm to 110mm.

And my thinking was to give them away with each core purchased.

A good idea but id want it free with the drill bit. I know thats kinda costly as you would only need one clamp. You could just ask if its required at the time of order?

A good idea but id want it free with the drill bit.

Thats what I assumed people would say. They would not want to pay for it.



I could pack them into a case but then that adds cost which we would have to pass on. I think the answer on this is to really just give them away. The production cost would be about £2 to injection mould each one so its not exactly going to be a costly giveaway.

My only issue then is really how to pack them for retail. As part of the pack or as a separate item. I think we are at the limit with the clamshell so we will see !

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As above

where can you buy that 1 from?

Originally Posted by simmy08

where can you buy that 1 from?

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