How to Use Woodworking Clamps

It's easy to overlook the humble clamp until you realize you've been working with a non-salaried assistant for years! Woodworking clamps are handy, versatile

A man holds clamps while adjusting wood pieces on a workbench, surrounded by tools and organized storage in a workshop environment.

It's easy to overlook the humble clamp until you realize you've been working with a non-salaried assistant for years! Woodworking clamps are handy, versatile and necessary to hold projects steady and secure while you glue, drill, screw, sand, rout, cut, nail and install. Here, we'll introduce you to some of our favorite clamps and clamping tricks. Learn more: How To Use Woodworking Clamps.

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