Where to buy Split Jaw 40401 Bridge Drop-in/Lift-out Clamps or similar ?

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Looking to buy 2 pairs of Split Jaw 40401 Bridge Drop-in/Lift-out Clamps or similar. Did a search but results scarce and look as though they might be out of date and unreliable. Can anybody suggest a ready source for these or an alternative that will ship to UK. A regular clamped bridge on my layout now needs to be lift out, I'm getting old and creeky and my Legoland trained Gardner (honest) should be given the consideration. I have made my own in the past using 2 mm soldered brass tubes onto rail sides with slide in tie bars but I prefer the "drop in type". Hope you can assist me. Max.

The Split-Jaw product.
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Accucraft used to do a rail clamp that was in two pieces on the inner face - I use them for my lift out bridge section, but I don't know if they're still available.
 
mickb said:
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Code 332 Drop-In Lift-Out Rail Clamp (pair) | www.RAILCLAMP.com

Bridge Drop-in/Lift-out Clamps, 2 per pack. Make your layout easy to walk through!The Bridge Drop-in/Lift-out Clamp uses a ball plunger to hold the rail in place. If needed , adjustments to the ball plunger can be made using a small screwdriver. The clamps works will all Code 332 with a flange...
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Thanks, I'd had a look there, but delivery a bit steep. Total for 2 pairs $161 with shipping + 20% UK import/VAT tax. That's $193 or £144 at today's rates landed. I noticed though the price included a hex driver. I have the Hilman driver, I wonder if that fits ? Might drop them an e-mail to negociate ex-driver and on the post. Max
 
Rhinochugger said:
Accucraft used to do a rail clamp that was in two pieces on the inner face - I use them for my lift out bridge section, but I don't know if they're still available.
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Looking around I noted Accucraft UK have no stock of their regular code 332 split clamps. I have seen a picture of their design so understand what you mean. GRS have stock at £22 (but only 1 pair :banghead:) of the long SplitJaw clamp, which could be set up as you describe. However, you have given me an idea :think: Max
 
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maxi-model said:
Looking around I noted Accucraft UK have no stock of their regular code 332 split clamps. I have seen a picture of their design so understand what you mean. GRS have stock at £22 (but only 1 pair :banghead:) of the long SplitJaw clamp, which could be set up as you describe. However, you have given me an idea :think: Max
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Does it involve Mr Hacksaw? ;);)
 
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