I want to build a set of luthier cam clamps. They've been on my to-do list for a while and some recent videos piqued my interest again.
I'm going to try to make them mostly by hand. Since we have some real life luthiers here who probably made and used these, I thought I ask for tips before I start buying materials.
I have some 4/4 hard maple available, so that is probably what I'll use. I'll probably use 1/8" x 1" steel for the beam and spring pins rather than screws or permed nails.
UPDATE: Looking at the prices, I may use Aluminium. It's ~20% cheaper than cold finished steel. I'd have thought steel would be cheaper.