15 - How to Make Deep Reach C Clamps All Wood only $10 Extreme Strength

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These are by far the strongest all wood clamps I’ve ever seen on KZbin. They are stronger than the deep reach clamps made by Matthias Wandel & John Heisz, (that was a challenge guys ). And mine don’t have any metal in them!
Here is the Tap & die set I used for this job:
You can make these 12” deep reach C-Clamps with amazing strength for only $10.00! I was about to buy some for a project but the quality ones I found were $107.00 online, so I did some research and decided to make mine.
I studied some material properties, and of all domestics, oak has the second highest modulus of elasticity behind only hickory. With over 1.8 million pounds/sq.in. Modulus of elasticity defines the relationship between stress and strain, and effectively measures stiffness. The exact property you want in the arm of a clamp. I also found a study done with Fine Woodworking Magazine & Case Western Reserve University in 2007 measuring glue bond strengths. It utilized 6 glue types and different species of wood, 162 joints tested in all. Among the domestics, red oak combined with type 1 PVA glue (Titebond), had by far the greatest bond strength.
So, it was a no-brainer. Oak, is cheap as a hardwood. You can buy #2 common, because narrow sizes are all that is needed. And, many people have oak offcuts hanging around.
I did buy a 36” maple dowel for the screw thread. It was a 1-1/2” diameter. You could certainly turn one. But for me this was easier. And one dowel makes 2 clamps.
I made 2 clamps with the intention of testing them to destruction, but I didn’t have a strong enough scale. After I get one and do that, I think I’ll make 10 for my shop, and I’ll have paid less than buying a single one online.
I did cut all the threads and tapped the clamp. This is easy to do.
Things used in this build:
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[@KingsFineWoodworking]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - SUBSCRIBE! It really helps us out. Thank You ~James

[@jb082598]

Hey man, just an editing tip, at the end of your voice over clips you cam hear the mouse click, if that's not intentional you could edit that out to make it sound cleaner

[@gailpengelly8581]

King's Fine Woodworking , already done, I couldn’t have watched that video and NOT done. Looking forward to more epic videos. STAY SAFE. XX

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Rexford Dorchester, thanks. Very valid points.

[@macbaar]

Ok I am a new subbie... 🤗🇨🇭

[@benwasson3]

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[@boydmerriman]

The clamps he could have bought would have cost him around a hundred dollars or so. Something he could make up later. But what he did here was worth far more than that. Materials $20. Labor: Free, but costly (time away from paying projects). Result: Lifetime Quality. Time with Daughter: Priceless

[@tonybp965]

You know what I love about your vids...your children taking an interest, helping & always being by your side.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

And that is my most favorite part of woodworking! Getting to do it while spending time with my daughters.

There is nothing more manly than a father spending time with his children. Also the clamps you made are awesome!

[@murrayhalbert2988]

The best thing I like about wood working videos, it's not the project, but the skill of the craftsman doing the work.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi James, I have made some clamps very similar to yours but instead of cutting box joints, I staggered the three pieces of wood so they made three big box joints. As far as I can tell they are just as strong but much easier to make.

[@timcamp7486]

Great idea!

[@madisonmasontv]

I can't believe I just spent over a half hour staring at this video, completely fascinated. Great! Don't tell my wife! I also think it's really terrific that you involve your beautiful children in the process. What a dad!

[@JohnHeisz]

Nice! Yours are quite a bit beefier than either mine or Matthias' clamps, though, so it should be capable of more pressure. One thing i've found is that cross pins through the box joint like that don't make a notable difference to the breaking strength, and may actually weaken it.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi John! Wow, thanks for the comment! I'm a big fan of your work. I was also wondering that myself. I'm a chemist and definitely understand the strength of modern adhesives. But I just wasn't sure, and so I put them there. I've not done any real world testing both ways myself.

[@anwaralattar1]

I do not think that the pins will make the joints weaker - assuming there is much pressure exerted by the clamp , the joint itself will have a tension at the transverse member side (at the two pins) and a compression from the free side (at the one pin side) and there is a moment at the joint (working to dislocate it) - while the pins might lower the strength of the wood members (whether the horizontal or the vertical) , they will resist the moment which I think he was worried about - however, if the wood pieces failed due to stress , it is unlikely they will fail at the joint.

[@zzgarden]

Adding walnut pins shure makes the clamps look cool!

[@rogerhaney9043]

This project is way cool. I would like to know where you got the tap & die set. I’m thinking it’s a must have item!

[@edwhite7475]

my grandad would say, "You made yourself a JIM DANDY clamp there, yes-sir-ee- BOB !!!" really nice job....i subscribed...thank you for the fine instruction.... and remembering Granddad was priceless...he would love this video. Wow...speaking of 'Jigsaw Violence' i had to cut a 2.25 inch piece of 40 year old rock maple last night with a jigsaw, and the 'chatter' was SO bad i almost gave up.... i know why its called ROCK maple now. and it was great watching your daughter help with it....i used to get my daughters to help me in the shop....now they are grown and gone. this video brought back a LOT of great memories.

[@johnluna1022]

After watching this I’m sold. I’ll be buying these type of clamps if I ever need them.

[@richardwallinger1683]

i just love working with oak.. I am 75 years young and made an OAK stool in the woodworking class at Nicholas chamberlain school in Bedworth Warwickshire .. the raffia weave has given up but the OAK frame is as new .

[@chinesli]

watching this and hearing your comments is like therapy... :D

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@gailpengelly8581]

I couldn’t agree more. Very cathartic. ❤️🤟🏼❤️

[@ericwinckler5142]

Hi James I don’t know if you still read the comments but I do like the clamps and the way you walk us through the process. I use so little glue on my projects just so you can use the right amount. I wish I was younger and had a few nicer tools but I can still learn from you and I appreciate the challenges. Your daughters are learning so much and seems they enjoy working with you. I would also. Eric

[@timmax4817]

Wow great video You actually talk and explain things! The Red Oak and Titebond 3 was a Great thing to hear. You have THE best narration of any video ive seen AND IVE SEEN ALOT. I WANT TO MAKE THESE! Thanks Tim

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Tim. Thank you so much! That is very kind. ~James

[@amdomag]

Just love watching a dad-daughter tandem in a workshop.

[@BYYoseph]

This guy has a soothing voice..easy to listen to, he should have been my wood shop teacher in high school :P

[@lornaborger5624]

This master craftsman is clearly very knowledgeable at woodworking, finding accuracy in construction important!

[@TheWazotube]

I am speechless to describe the joy I had watching the making of this piece of art ... Thank you King

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Waleed Azab, thank you. That is very kind of you to say.

[@philipbyrnes7501]

Excellent mate. Watching from down here in good old Australia and saw your clamp firstly on the wood Whisperer's latest Friday show with Mark and Nicole. They spoke of your great generosity in your giving him your clamp and so I thought it was well worth looking up your channel. Well, well done mate, truly worth the 10 mins to watch you create such an exceptional tool. If your other videos are anywhere near as good as this one then my new subscription will be well worth it and of great value to me. Will pass your name around down here as well. Thank you for the time you took to film, build and edit this project. I may well follow in your footsteps as 12" clamps are even more expensive down here. Take care and thanks again mate, great job.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Philip! Thank you for such kind words!!

[@agusnowalytunay6197]

Very extraordinary, very happy you have given knowledge to children as the next generation. God always blesses the family.

[@markkeating2941]

Thanks for your great video. I like that you say "well, I'm going to make three of these, just in case I mess something up". It's so true, by the third time I try something, it usually comes out OK. I'll stop by the web site and pick up some plans, too. Thanks again.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Mark! Thank you very much, and thanks for watching! ~James

[@ctenos45069]

I would enjoy having those clamps even if I had no need to use them. They really look impressive. As a chemist who used to work for a company that produced the PVA emulsions for several major glue manufacturers, I was hooked immediately after I heard you say "modulus of elastivity"!

[@helidude3502]

Loved the high 5. Great to see kids involved and girls learning skills beyond makeup and selfies. Very nice work. I picked up some great knowledge on this one also.

[@afpwebworks]

I'm impressed with the amount of love and care you put into how these look. They're in essence just workshop tools, but you make them like fine furniture.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@toddthompson1970]

hello Mr. king I started watching woodworking/woodturning videos I guess 5 years ago off an on mostly on! and like you I had skill saw jig saw an a belt sander mostly for building porches an lean to's and like most I was inspired from the videos and now 5 years later I'm grateful to be able to say I've got a nice little hobby shop with most of the pretty's I'd still like to still buy a drum sander an maybe a small CNC an I've made a half dozen or so projects that I'm proud of 1 of which is a miter saw station alot like yours that's not all the way finished don't even have drawer fronts on yet but I've been using it like it is for over a year I said all that to say I like your channel so far more than any I've seen to date an yes I know the big name's in you tube some of which was mentioned in your discription or in the comments but I think an hope with time an you keep going like you are you will smoke them all. with respect to the big name's because there channes are great. good luck mr. king an ps. I'm glad my station isn't finished I'm going to steal some of your ideas ☺

[@science-1014]

Hello! Thank you for such a nice compliment! :-)

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

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[@billhess6647]

I always have great respect and admiration for a person that can use his hands as well as his brains. The clamps were a well thought out and well made project, you will inspire others.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Bill. Thank you very much!

[@RCichard]

9:22 - Tell me why my dumb ass went looking for my phone after hearing the *PING* in the back ground on the video?!? Ughhh, you got me man, you got me!

[@cujero]

The most beautiful and functioninal wood working tool I've ever seen made. It must be such an incredible joy to use them. Amazing!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

You are very kind. Thank you!

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Well what is there to say?. Dear Old Papa James has done it once again. Your skill allied to your sound research has yielded a pair of clamps that even Herr Matthias Wandel would be proud of. You certainly have outdone & more than likely surprised yourself in the process I am sure. They are exquisitely well built & finished to a very high standard ( furniture grade finish , almost too good to use just like your daughter's Thor hammer). Talking of which I did notice amongst some of your video clips that you have your own Tho's hammer( but nowhere near as nice as your daughter's). Hum, seems hardly fair!!! I look forward to seeing my old fruit outdoing himself in the future; you never cease to amaze me. Kind regards from London (UK) to all.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi ToolsConsumables! Thank you again for the many kind words. I think one of the very best parts of putting my videos on KZbin is the ability to interact with such nice people like you, from all over the world. And guess what? I did in fact just build myself a new Thor's Hammer mallet just yesterday. And I'm am editing the video right now. It has a little more detail. And I used Lignum Vitae for the mallet head, which is one of the densest woods in the world. That video will be up here in a few hours. And I'm not sure what happened, but my subscriber count went from 1000 last month to 5000 now. So that is quite a blessing, undoubtedly thanks to people like you. Have a great day! ~ James

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear James, many thanks for your kind reply; sharing a video worldwide is not as easy as it appears. Quite daunting for many( myself included); showing what you are able to do; you never know the outcome (response from your viewers). As I watched many a clip from around the world, there are always some individuals who will grab one's attention more than others, either because of the way the clip is presented, the humour &/ the sheer quality of work being produced. You Sir by far have got my undivided attention & what's more you never fail to surprise by the quality of your workmanship. Your style of presentation is quite relaxing ( no shouting, no profane language, etc,etc...). What's more being a parent myself. I certainly notice & appreciate what you do for your children. I know quite a few folks who have children because nature compels them to reproduce, however the lack of communication between parents & children hits you when you visit them. You on the other hand do what I suspect is pretty much as you were brought up, spend quality time with your children, that's absolutely priceless; your woodwork is just icing on the cake. You have my respect on many fronts & my full attention. In fact if I were fortunate to live in your part of the world, I'd find any old excuse to see you do your magic. To watch an artist at work is the best entertainment that I can think of. Kind regards.

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[@Slovenianwoodworker]

Nice one. I have clamps like this which are 100+ yers old. Almost identify in design. Only enforced with rood which gives more clamping force. Nice video. good luck

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Slovenian Woodworker, wow. That's awesome! Thanks for commenting.

[@somduarte]

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[@lornaborger5624]

I think it would be so hard to keepthose woodworking structures square but James makes it look like a breeze; he's building them very well!

[@royboss6525]

What is this I have found. A woodworking video with a real Human voice telling you what kind of Wood he is using step by step instructions Not just another music video, Great job had to subscribe,

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha, thank you!!

[@lornaborger5624]

In my opinion it's such a pleasure to watch this woodworking video because James takes phenomenal pride and care in his projects.

[@mikegarland4500]

Beautiful!! And I am going to have to remember that line: "Mostly I just like drawing shapes on wood". :-D

[@robertedwards5184]

Good video. Clear commentary with no silly background music. Nice to see a Craftsman at work. Best wishes from Wales, UK. 😃😃😃

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

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[@thefnaffan2]

King's Fine Woodworking Just joined the Facebook page, I'm excited to learn and do... I'm a boilermaker by trade and deal with metal as a job. Welding, cutting, torching is my job but I'm really enjoying woodworking.

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[@akselreinholdt3506]

A YEAH and thats how yo build a house with some woodglue sawdust and a serious crap load of clamps... lol

[@mijodo2008]

Top job. Well built. Good engineering. Good video work. Nice presentation. Thank you for allowing your daughter to assist in the hands on work. It is vital that we include our daughters in as much hands on work as possible regardless of trade & craft. It helps show them they are every bit as good as their bothers & sometimes better. My own daughters & granddaughter's, although choosing non trade pathways in life, are excellent tradies with tools & plant, renovation, building & construction work. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@Matt.Jungfleisch]

James, great craftsmanship on those clamps. Very strong indeed. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch and learn from.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Matt! Thank you very much for such a kind comment.

[@lornaborger5624]

There has to be a tremendous amount of satisfaction that comes from building amazing wood creations with your own two hands!

[@NickFerry]

I really dig your style man - well done - gotta love Young's modulus - subscribed for sure!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Nick! Wow, thanks. I'm a big fan. I've seen all your videos. I've missed you. Haven't seen one of yours in a while. ~ James

[@NickFerry]

yeah, been in a funk - hope to be back at it soon

[@cando9609]

Me too, Nick. Love your channel and style as well. Also subb'd to James channel. Cheers, King James!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Cheers! Thank you for subscribing!

[@DarthZwirbel]

I subscrib now. Great Job, realy! Now +John Heisz and +Matthias Wandel can think about how to make a better clap without using steel. ;) greatings from Germany. Ingo.

[@markkoons7488]

Those are fine looking clamps and just what I need to do multiples of a stack laminated project. With this video you've given me the means of realizing a project that has rattled around in my head for 20 years. Thank you.

[@vulcano911]

Wow. You have the most fantastic (and expensive) equipment, tools, machines and materials. Thanks for sharing

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Wonderful Craftsmanship ! i’d say 600 lbs of clamping pressure with that tiny amount of deflection is a Success ! plus on top of it all they are a great looking set of clamps

[@JeanClaudePeeters]

That is why he can make $10 clamps...

[@lornaborger5624]

Wow! The cuts in that wood are so fresh and clean! Great lines! James has beautiful craftsmanship!

[@ryancoker6834]

Love using sawdust like that! I have separate small containers of almost every hardwoods that I work with

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha! Me too.

[@robfrost1]

One man's offcuts are another man's prime hardwood.

[@MaximilianBocek]

Beautiful. I'd hang those on my wall. Got to say, though, as someone essentially lazy and eager to get on with the project I needed the deep reach clamp for, that 100 bucks for the readymade is looking good.

[@craigpierre2765]

great video. All the way through it I was like...I would radius those edges....and you did... Aesthetically I would probably put a walnut pad on the other side.....aaaaand you did. I love your attention to detail... That is something that you will not only use but certainly pass down to your daughter and her kids. The memories of the both of you making this will come back every time she uses them....cost= priceless memories!! kudos

[@AbamAdy]

I really enjoy your long video....thanks for sharing this with us

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you so much!

[@schlehrbear]

A man of taste, and workmanship. Well done.

[@petepeterson4540]

I thought I was the only person who did overkill LIKE THAT OVERKILL!

[@curm1778]

You have a delightful, soothing voice and demeanor while working and teaching. The thorough nature of your instruction leaves us mere mortals, who clearly are not worthy of wielding Thor's Hammer, with the impression that we could do this, too. I think I will definitely be getting a little palm router and making a table for it. I might be able to leverage SOME of what you did here with that. I have a pretty bijou shop squeezed into one corner of a garage, so that table saw-multiple router table-drum/disk sander-compound mitre saw-giant bench set up you're rocking there isn't really the water I swim in. And my hammer? It's made of rubber and it's fancy name is "The Gentle Persuader". Maybe I too can make a giant wooden clamp using some of these techniques. Hope. It's either the best or worst emotion. Thanks for a great video. I will be referencing your build when I attempt my own clamps. But first, I'ma needa buy a whole heck of a lot more clamps...

[@catspaw3815]

The first clamp? 'Hey kid, c'mere. Hold this.'

[@mikparker2572]

I love your work but I also love the father/daughter interaction, reminds me of the days me and my daughter go fishing……beautiful..👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼

[@Frankowillo]

"So many clamps just to build a clamp." - Good one.

[@ClayAlchemist]

Gettin' all philosophical on us!

I like the vid, but the same irony was not lost on me at 2:31: to make a $10 clamp, start with 6 Bessey K-body clamps - $120 each here in AU :-(

[@lornaborger5624]

It's obvious that James from King's Fine Woodworking takes pride in his craft. The threads in the red oak are clean and precise.

[@robertbutler8004]

After watching this from start to finish I now know that I need to get a life!!!

[@davidg105]

These are the king of clamps and make all others look and work like toys.

[@michael.schuler]

Did you consider making the entire C-sections out of a couple layers of 3/4" plywood?

[@CMRWoodworks]

I almost skipped watching a 35 minute clamp making video, but I’m glad I watched to the end. A lot of good info here, James. Good stuff!

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Great video, and job. Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@lornaborger5624]

Red oak seems like a beatiful wood, working perfectly for cutting and bonding.

[@HBSuccess]

Kudos. Great job you've inspired me to make a cpl of these for my shop!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

That's fantastic! And thank you!

[@koengiesen4537]

Well, i thought it was a video of about 10 minutes. By the time i realized it wasn't in fact 10 minutes, the video was already over. Very nice video, keep up the good work!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you for such a nice comment.

[@professionalnomad]

"I had no idea it takes so many clamps just to build a clamp. Kinda makes you wonder how the first clamp was made." This had me laughing for a while. Nice work! Very beautiful final products, and fun to follow along with the build. Bravo!

[@sparky9864]

OK, honestly I thought there was no way I could watch someone for 30 minutes making a c-clamp. Well, I was wrong and enjoyed every minute. The witty remarks were enjoyable and the craftsmanship was excellent. Thank you for sharing this video. Now to get a bit of glue.... ;-)

[@909sickle]

"Honey, what do you think of my new dress?" "It looks nice, babe. Let me get my router and put a 3/8" roundover on that."

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great video of building the clamp! Thanks! God bless!

[@BradwrMedia]

I know you're well experienced- but my god, please use a push stick on that table saw! haha :P Nice video- project looks great!

[@farenheit4513]

Here's a tip from an engineer... When beginning to do the tapped hole, remove the cross bar, place the tap in the chuck on the pedestal drill. Loosen the belt in the gear housing and use the pulley to manually drive the tap in, for 3 or 4 turns. Keeps everything plumb and square.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thanks for the tip.

[@thorlo1278]

Farenheit 451, that is an awesome tip! Thanks!

[@thorlo1278]

PS: You must be a Ray Bradbury fan! LOL!!

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

In glue and dust we place our trust.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Awesome, haha :-)

[@thomasstone3513]

Very nice. I learned a bunch. I already built the body of a few clamps using a bridal joint (not looking for the strength you are.) I then sat at the bench for a few hours trying to figure out the pads. Needless to say, I did not have a eureka moment... This video changed all that. Thanks!

[@terrmaso]

Love seeing how necessity drives creation. Awesome job👍 Question, what type of combo square were you using?

[@bennysbuddies6879]

'Don't throw away your sawdust' - excellent tip, many thanks James - i've just collected over a third of a yogurt tub full of pine dust after about half an hour's rasping...

[@afterhours39]

Having worked in a cabinet door shop, I can confirm: A little sawdust and glue can cover a multitude of sins....

[@macbaar]

Ok will tell this the actual Pope... 😇😇😇😇😂😂😂😂😂😜🤗🇨🇭

[@willwyatt7023]

great build. Cute camera crew/assistant too. Great to see the kids in the shop

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@joshuab2324]

I enjoyed watching the build and am contemplating making this bench. My only concern is building this by myself and the weight involved. I love the red stripe down the center gives it a cool look. Would probably add some vises Overall...AWESOME...2 thumbs up, I agree with Nick, dig your style man. Also, so cool to see your kids get involved. My 2 daughters are 10 and 6 currently and would love to have them help more. Maybe a build like this would get them more interested. LOL.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Joshua, thank you! You are right, the bench is very heavy, but here is what you could do, just swap all of the 2x6's for 2x4's. It is still tremendously strong and it will have more than enough weight and one person can easily manipulate the two benchtop halves though the planer and jointer etc. And you'll have to take your daughters out to help you! Just tell them the bench is heavy and you need their help. There is nothing my 13 year old likes more than being told that I need her help haha. Thanks for watching! ~James

[@cando9609]

WoW! A video over 35 min long about a guy building wooden clamps. And I was completely enthralled through the whole thing. Well done video and awesome job on the clamps. And the timing couldn't be better as I need clamps like that and after my last project I have quite a bit of 4/4 red oak offcuts! suh-WEET! Great video and thanks for sharing.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha, thank you for the nice comment!

[@michaelwhittington7698]

That was great. I really like how you show your mistakes and what you do to correct them. I make many many mistakes and sometimes struggle with how to correct them. May have to build some when time permits. Did you use 6 TPI or 8 TPI on your tap & die set? Thats great how your daughter gets involved in your projects.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Michael! Thank you! And the set I have is made by Wood River and it's a 6 TPI.

[@lornaborger5624]

That James has the initiative and know-how to actually build his own clamps is pretty impressive! Amazing!

[@mikebelik1193]

Very nice build. 2 questions. Did you ever think about chamfering the dowel and drilled hole before threading? Ever thought of using epoxy instead of wood glue on the thread and dowels? Thanks

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Mike, thanks! I did actually chamfer the dowel before threading. But not the hole in the clamp before tapping. I've never had difficulty tapping oak or walnut. There is also an important thing to consider, and that is your tapping & threading tools. The set I use, (both the tap & die) have a large starting area. The die for example, holds the dowel snugly for a whole 3/4" before the threadcutter ever engages. And there is a similar setup for the tap. If you use metal cutting taps & dies, you get no such luxury and you must take great precaution to ensure the threading is aligned straight. Plus of course tapering ends helps here too, because the ones for cutting metal aren't nearly as sharp. And it'll help ease into the cut. Thank you for watching!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

As to the glue and the use of epoxy, the study I referenced in the description did in fact use epoxy for one of their test glues. And on wood it did not have the bond strength that type 1 PVA has. This is not surprising for me, I teach and have done research as an organic chemist, and I'm familiar with real life use of epoxides and related chemical functional groups. However, there is a common misconception in the public that epoxy is the very strongest of glues. This simply isn't true. The chemical reaction between a curing adhesive and it's substrate are entirely dependent on what they both are. For some substrates, like aramid fibers and similar polymers, epoxy forms an incredibly powerful bond. But for many other things, (wood included) it just isn't the case. In truth, companies like Titebond employ organic chemists whose sole knowledge base is in surface chemistry & adhesives. So it makes sense that all they do is work to make the very best wood glue.

[@clutions]

... and here I thought you were just a "Fine" woodworker. Excellent "Fine Working" on a shop tool!

[@keithchambers1432]

I think if you read the manufacturers' recommendations and most other sources will suggest to butter both sides of those boards, as do my years of experience (SalineRiverWorkshop) - TiteBond III is a Type III PVA (ANSI rated) glue (waterproof), TiteBond II is a Type II PVA glue (water resistant) and TiteBond (classic) is a Type I PVA glue - there are differences in price and in tack, open and cure times. Talk to the store manager at HD/LWs and ask for a lower case price for the gallons and get them ten at a time (shelf life sealed is pretty good, freezing destroys it) - or talk to National Casein for the 55 gallon drum for the best prices on glue. Thanks for the video, brother - I enjoyed it. Keep up the good work. I Subscribed and Thumbs Up!

[@Fj4LiFe23]

did not expect that much strength, figure the threads would go before anything else.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

They seemed extremely strong. My scale couldn't go any further, but I'm certain I could have clamped down with a lot more force.

[@MrNascarman88]

Super cool that you got your daughter helping!

[@mountainman4410]

"make for 10 dollars!" Fine print: Plus 10 thousands dollars in specialty wood working equipment. 😂

[@frankjosephjr3722]

must use $400 worth of Bessey clamps to make the $10 clamp ;-)

[@crustyoldfart]

It's a game we all play - pretend to be saving money as an excuse for producing a thing of beauty and doing our favourite pastime.

[@mountainman4410]

@@crustyoldfart TRUE!

[@lcrazyjeff]

i did not expect the wooden threads to hold up but holy cow, you killed it!! awesome job !

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Jeffrey! Thank you!

[@hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada]

9:22... I totally thought that was my phone, lol!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

haha, sorry about that.

[@superchile9640]

I was reading this comment when the phone dinged. Great timing.

[@davidbruce3633]

Ditto Nick Ferry. Great style, most articulate narration out there, top notch build(s). The shop helpers make it even better !

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@DrunkardTV]

What a great video!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@jacobbrown1690]

i made very similar ones after watching this. but used baltic birch in a C pattern. and all one piece with four layers glued together of 3/4". thanx

[@HandCraftChannel]

how durable they are? even some my metal clamps are now twisted after some time of usage... what will happen with wooden clamps?

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi, That's a great question. In the real world of engineering, metal fatigues and wears out. This is why after repeated stresses, in some cases it must stop being used. Airplanes are a good example of this. For metal aircraft, once the airframe has logged a certain number of hours, it must be retired. After so many times flexing, it becomes prone to cracking and becomes dangerous. No such restriction on wooden aircraft exists. Wood can continue to flex and not reach the point of fatigue. (provided of course that it is cared for and not allowed to rot, etc.) I'm sure this doesn't translate exactly into the world of clamps, but certainly some of the principles must hold. I fully expect the wood to always return to a zero deflection point after the load is removed. And of course metal clamps are probably never loaded to their stress limits. I have no doubt whatsoever that these clamps will serve for a lifetime, as long as they are cared for and not dropped, glued spilled on or otherwise abused. But we should make no mistake, metal is a vastly superior material for clamps. But this is an inexpensive alternative, and hey, it's fun because it's wood. We are woodworkers after all.

[@shadowfaxcrx]

In fairness, airplanes get retired because pressurizing and depressurizing them over and over again (which allows the people flying them to breathe at much higher altitudes than Mt. Everest) causes micro-stress cracks. Wooden aircraft are not pressurized. Metal non-pressurized aircraft last just as long as wooden ones, which is why there are still so many DC3's from the '30's flying around. If you tried to pressurize a wooden aircraft, which is skinned with hardened fabric, you'd blow the skin the first time out. ;) Great video, though. I'll be using it to make myself a set!

[@dasstackenblochen9250]

The only clamps whose bars I bent were cheap cheap cheap cast ones. I didn't manage to bend the bar on quality clamps with the same size bar; I suspect the cheap ones use some kind of garbage steel that just isn't any good.

[@Felipera_]

That Tap and Die set might be just what I need to save some serious money on workbench hardware! I don't need any fancy vises since I'm only a weekend hobbyist. Thanks for introducing me to that!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thanks for watching.

[@MrFlint51]

"Makes you wonder how the first clamp was made..." Badly, I think!

[@ddd228]

I was mostly interested in the joint.

[@vectorjiu-jitsu955]

Love Father Daughter quality time as much as anything . Kudos

[@aroundhomediy]

Great video! Though it could use a little more "drawing on wood"! :)

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha!! Thank you.

[@iordachej]

looks like you are an engineer who recently started seriously to do woodworking. The machineries are all new while you overthink the schematics. But you do a good job in the end and I’m sure that the satisfaction you have getting the job done is priceless. I’ll subscribe to see more.

[@dorshem-tov2470]

the first clamp was made in a vise

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha! Of course! That makes sense..

[@vmitchinson]

Dor shem-tov Hmm but a vice is a clamp, is it not?

[@dorshem-tov2470]

no... a clamp is a mini vise...... after you take a bite out of a pretzle, is the hole in the middle still a hole or does it stop being a hole? consider how it exists as a hole yet represents nonexistence..... that sounded smart right?

[@sunthatneversets4255]

Man my fav channel.. detailed right pace etc. I’m a beginner and no idea where to even start of how to set up shop, books to learn about woods, and good starting base of tools to get started.. I’m in Northern VA, DC Metro area and hard find others with same passion

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@willemkossen]

Great clamps! Crafty woodworker here. I would make the groove on the lathe. ;)

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Willem! I had not thought about that!! And I'm not sure I have that skill. I wish I did. I'd probably mess it up, haha. I can turn very basic things. Thank you for watching!

[@willwyatt7023]

make the groove on the dowel, using the lathe, BEFORE cutting the threads

[@dmcg040utube]

I have subscribed and am addicted! Even though I am new to woodworking, have many ideas and want to learn the tools and how to use them. So glad I found you!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you. You’re very kind