clamping
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Toggle Clamping Aid Makes Helpful Third Hand
A simple toggle clamp set-up on his workbench helps give this reader an extra set of hands for keeping thing held down and steady.
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DIY Magnetic Saw Fence
Need a handy, removable fence for making bandsaw cuts? This reader used some scrap for a clamp free solution.
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PROJECT: Wall-mounted Panel Press
Turn five pipe clamps into a space-saving and efficient center for panel glue-ups with this handy wall-mounted press.
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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.
