clamping
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Tie-downs to the Rescue
When this reader tried to put together a large project and lacked long pipe clamps, he turned to a handy, easy-to-implement solution.
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Holder for Mitered Workpieces
Need help securing a workpiece when cutting biscuit slots? This reader has a simple trick that will give you an extra hand.
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Toggle Clamping Aid Makes Helpful Third Hand
A simple toggle clamp setup on his workbench helps give this reader an extra set of hands for keeping things 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.