Clamp

Wood jaws extend the reach of clamps
December 21, 2017

When working on a staircase, I needed a way to reach past a banister and apply clamp pressure. So I devised these jaw extenders for my F-style bar clamps. I…
Holding Thin Stock for Planing
November 28, 2017

We've all been there. Hand planing a thin piece of wood—a workholding nightmare—you find that your planing stop is too tall. Even if it isn't, the second the blade engages…
Installing a Vise
October 28, 2015

A solid workbench is pretty much useless without a solid vise. Watch this video to learn how to mount a cast-iron vise to your workbench.
Restore a Vintage Vise
October 28, 2015

Built to last and easy to refurbish, sturdy old vises are a great bargain
Technically Most Easy Box Joint Clamping Jig
October 9, 2015

These clamping jigs are easy to make and you'll use them constantly and technically it will be easier to operate. I've found that 4-inch and 6-inch jigs fill most of…
8-foot clamps for $8
September 22, 2015

Pipe couplings extend the reach of both 1/2- and 3/4-in. pipe almost indefinitely.
Three Ways to Clamp a Drawer
December 5, 2013

Support the sides well, and you can plane them to fit without worry
Bernoulli Spiral Cam Clamps
March 6, 2012

Bernoulli Spiral Cam Clamps. Will transform how you use your workbench. Video of them in action here. Plans available with the template.
Workbench clamp for perfect dovetails
May 24, 2011

A simple shop-made clamp makes it easy to hold work in place for chopping dovetails.
A Grooved Clamping Block
September 17, 2008

Handy when gluing panels: The groove straddles the joint to keep glue off the clamp pads

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