clamping
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Making Simple Clamping and Assembly Stands
This reader came up with a pair of handy shop helpers for clamping and assembly, made with some scrap from around his shop.
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PROJECT: Tambour-topped Box
Talk about cool — when you pull the drawer open on this little box, the tambour top rolls back — a definite attention-getter!
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Jorgensen 3700-HD Bar Clamps
Available in three lengths, these fast-action bar clamps offer up to 1,000 pounds of clamping pressure and a 3-in. jaw depth.
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Using Handscrews to Replace Longer Clamps
If your shop doesn’t have longer bar or pipe clamps, this reader has a handy suggestion for how he used smaller clamps and hand screws to assemble a large project.
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PROJECT: Slide-out Media Center
Today’s high-tech TV components have wires — lots of wires! This attractive design helps you to finally get a handle on them.
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Choosing the Right Clamp
A variety of clamp options that could be beneficial for many different gluing applications.
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Making a Frame-Clamping Jig
Making picture frames is easy with this simple clamping jig. Fast, accurate clamping and easy glue cleanup are just two features of this practical jig.
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Armor Tool Peg Table Clamping System
This portable work table features adjustable height legs, built-in outlets, and peg holes that work with the Armor Tool adjustable clamping system and other hole-style clamps.
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VIDEO: Making Curved Parts with Bent Laminations
Larry Okrend shows you how to make curved project parts by gluing and clamping thin strips of wood in a form. Laminating thin strips is a great way to make curved pieces.
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Specialty Clamps for Tricky Glue Ups
Consider the these handy clamp variations that will do the job when others don’t.
