Types of clamps
- Bar clamps: Ideal for larger projects like panel glue-ups, furniture assembly, and cabinetmaking
- Spring clamps: Holding lightweight materials or temporary setups with spring-loaded jaws
- C-Clamps: Holding smaller pieces together, especially for gluing or securing materials to a workbench
- Pipe Clamps: Versatile for long projects; the length can be customized by changing the pipe size.
- F-Clamps: Great for medium-sized projects and applying strong, focused pressure
- Parallel Clamps: Best for assembling projects that require perfectly flat surfaces, like doors or tabletops
- Quick-Grip Clamps: Quick and convenient for light-duty holding or when frequent adjustments are needed.
- Corner Clamps: Perfect for joining corners during cabinet or box construction
- Toggle Clamps: Commonly used in jigs or fixtures for repetitive tasks like drilling or routing
- Bench Clamps: Clamps that mount onto a workbench for securing materials during sanding, planing, or carving.
- Handscrew Clamps: Applying even pressure on delicate or oddly shaped items
- Edge Clamps: Securing trim or edging to surfaces.
- Strap Clamps: Best for irregular shapes like round or multi-sided objects