Clamping Hacks Episode 5 / Woodworking Clamps Tips and Tricks

[@ga5743]

You've got the best tricks Collin........thank you.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@takeniteasyfriend]

This one goes into my watch again later playlist. Thanks!

[@christopherklosowski8213]

Great idea with the I beams that will come in handy because i don't have a wood working bench per say so i have a hard time clamping things to my temporary work area. You have some great videos , lots of info keep them coming i really enjoy watching them !!

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks Colin for the great tips!

[@oldmarine312]

Great tips Simple, straightforward and easy but effective!

[@seanjoynt2605]

The veneer hack is spectacular. I only wish I saw this video two weeks ago when I glued a veneer on a piece of plywood. 😆😅 I will definitely use this in the future

[@hotrodhog2170]

Nice clamp hacks Colin. You were talking bed frames for caul blocks on the ends of glue ups. I just use wood with packing tape on them. The glue won't stick to the tape. I use them on top and bottom for panel glue ups for years.

[@OpekiskaWood]

The V-boards and the clamping of strips of wood on edges are a definite add to my small shop. Storage of all the jigs could quickly become a storage problem for me though. Thanks for the tips!

[@knecht105]

Yes, storage can quickly be an issue with so many jigs. Thanks for watching!

[@rjtumble]

I love that face frame clamp idea. The I beams look quite useful as well. Never even though of harvesting some bed frames, I think I have a few sitting around.

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@markrowland5393]

Hi Colin. Thanks for the video. You could use packing tape on your angle iron. Glue doesn't stick to it. You can also use packing tape on timber and use like the angle iron.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@ForestWoodworks]

Colin, the angle iron is a great clamping idea. On its ends like that, I wondered if there is a chance they could divot into the wood depending on the clamping pressure. So I thought maybe it could be turned on one side, so only one flat side is clamped in contact with the wood. A deeper piece of angle would accommodate varying sizes of clamps. The 1x1 angle seems like it would accept most types of C-clamps. Thanks for another great set of ideas!

[@Grant_S_M]

Great tips, Colin. Thank you!

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@martinjackowski7962]

Great tips! Wish I knew about the pipe insulation this past weekend! Definitely going to be using that tip

[@waynemahler2015]

I really like the idea of the foam pipe insulation. I have used packing tape in the past but will havr to try out the foam now. Thanks for another good video.

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@spartagirlful]

Colin, you can spray lacquer or poly on your bars and that prevents the reaction you're talking about. Wipe them down with acetone first. Also those bed frames are awesome welding material if you need to build, strengthen or modify something.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very good! Thank you Colin.

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@cgriesemer]

The shims, brilliant

[@arthurstinson1791]

I use silicone baking paper to go between my clamps and my work. It protects and it peels off easily because of the silicone on the paper. We buy the paper in 120 metre rolls and it is quite inexpensive.

[@greghalford2617]

Great ideas, I'll use them thanks.

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@jamartin1]

Thanks my friend!!

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Are those insulation wraps the same material that is in pool noodles? I have a whole corner full of those pool noodles in my garage....

[@Rusty_ok]

Good ideas. I will use them on my next glue up

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@Joe-ho6fo]

Yet another great video. Liked the insulation trick. Going out to get some.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@samspade4634]

All really good practical ideas. Thanks for sharing. How tight should you tighten your clamps? I see some woodworkers tighten just enough to make contact and then others tighten so Hercules can't loosen them when taking off. I know it's in the middle, but is there a rule of thumb? Thank you.

[@loydalexander154]

Hea I found this stuff called unstructured in electric isle in big box stores and it works great for calls

[@mmarte1622]

Great video. At 6:22 I have used masking tape. It does a pretty good job too.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@chrisnorton2837]

I've seen other glue-up videos where the woodworker uses clear box tape on the calls, because glue doesn't really stick much to the tape.

[@davidharvey5672]

That wedge idea is just the kind of thing that i like. Those double wedge pairs are so useful. They can make something akin to an machinists tools called adjustable parallels. Cheers Colin

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@ZenithClarity]

You just got a new sub. :)

[@DIYBuilds]

I love the content but can you please adjust the video volume (too quiet) while editing. I have noticed this issue in the last few videos.

[@BradsWorkbench]

DIY Builds volume was fine for me

[@jamesknox4059]

Intro music was loud compared to the rest of the video. Had to turn the volume on my phone all the way up to hear Colin.

[@joebrown1382]

I always have to crank up Colin's videos. Nice hacks Colin.

[@CaseyWeaver]

Ditto. Love the content, but the audio levels are way too low. The intro music audio levels are at least two or three times louder than the voice audio.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Shhhhh!!!!! Don’t tell people about how good of metal is in bed frames. That’s my #1 source of metal lol

[@knecht105]

The cat is out of the bag ;) Thanks for watching!

[@thomashutton1086]

Bandy clamps work well for edge banding

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@catspaw3815]

Thanks Colin!

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@scottlouis7785]

Those bed frames are spring steel & are very hard if they used regular angles the body weight would bend them

[@knecht105]

Good to know. Thanks for watching!

[@dougprentice1363]

Volume issues with this vid. The add ahead of video was so loud. Tv speakers work.... But the video, I could barely hear at 100%.

[@nishantgeorge]

pool noodles!

[@Dave-kq7gv]

great vid good sir!

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@barryallin8161]

Tip for the angle iron - carefully lay a strip of painters tape along each outside face, leaving sufficient to fold around to the inside. This will prevent iron stains, and if you get glue on it, you simply have to peel it off and apply a fresh length

[@martinhoft3572]

👍 Gruß aus Deutschland Martin Höft

[@pedgaro49]

Great video, I like the wedge idea. I’ve used spring clamps with velcro attached to hold edging in place. The loop half of the velcro is glued to the outside of the clamps with contact cement, the hook strips are adjustable and removable when not needed. Foam drawer liner can improve the grip. i.imgur.com/2UJbisL.jpg Using galvanized pipe would stop the staining problem but it’s more expensive, Electrical conduit is less expensive but it’s more flexible, could be a problem with longer lengths.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching!

[@wayneburba9457]

I use pool noodles.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@woodworkinginwheelchair7175]

Get you board wrap it in shipping tape then glue want stick to it

[@ottoleisering7855]

You belabor your ideas.

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Great tips today Colin, Especially the insulation wrap on the pipe clamps. Thanks for sharing.

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@LtDan-hr1pb]

With the type of work working projects I create, I find great ideas from videos like this that I can use. I love the idea of the "I" beam. Wood working artists must keep an open mind for new technics. I find painter's tape can prevent or reduce wood damage from clamps.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@christofix]

This video is full of tips! I have watched every second of this video because this is interresting! Thank you for sharing these tips, they will help me a lot in the future on my projects

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@christofix]

@@knecht105 Your welcome. It was an interresting video!

[@dheujsnrhfydhehehshshhdggsd]

Hacksaws don't cut well? Try a new blade, make sure you have the teeth directed right and use clamp or vice. Course a cuttoff is faster, but for the noobs who like a sweat don't avoid it. A hacksaw is almost a forgotten tool in our modern tool over technique era. Enjoy your tips, and contribute this for those who didn't grow up with stone age tools like me.

[@beardeddragonwood]

I think he was trying to say that a hacksaw blade wouldn't be hard enough to cut the hardened steel of bed frames, which is why he suggested the grinder cutting wheel or a carbide reciprocating saw. If you have a hacksaw blade for hardened steel, it should work too.

[@hotrodhog2170]

FYI, bed frames are hardened steel but you go ahead and put your new hacksaw blade in (make sure you put it in correctly) and have at that bed frame buddy! Make a video on how well it works too while you're at it. Just sayin...

[@garykurowski6091]

I’ve been watching you for a while now I really enjoy you show. Keep up the good work!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Very useful clamping tips. Thanks for sharing. I'm late this time so there are already many comments. I do not have the time to read them all, so maybe the following part of my comment is mentioned already by somebody else: To avoid contact between the angled irons and squeezing out glue on the boards I would stick tape to the angled irons.

[@danielhanawalt4998]

I've used the insulating plumbing for other things. One is for the arms on the patio chairs which are metal. The foam makes them more comfortable and don't get hot or cold. Good idea to use it on the pipe clamps. Thanks for the tip. I also like the I-beam idea.

[@charleschi843]

5:03. Wold love to see the clamping demonstrated on the angle iron. Not sure how this would keep the boards flat if just clamping one side, with the point of contact on the crest of a 90 degree pyramid. Multiple small bar clamps?

[@KRColson]

Thanks again Colin. You always have great tips for me. I really appreciate your time and effort for sharing these. Cheers!

[@thebigsebowski4645]

Bonjour monsieur ce que vous faites est très intelligent!!!je vais vous copier!!!😁😁🙏🙏👍🏼👍🏼

[@timlist4173]

Pool noodles are the same thing, but cheaper.

[@gregghernandez2714]

Really great ideas. What I do is just use cheap clear packing tape on my black pipes. It keeps my wood clean, and I just peel it off and throw it away after the job is done. I really like that insulation foam tip. I have to try that. Thanks for the great tips.

[@ryanmaly]

You have some really great tips! I’m a new follower and really enjoy the way you explain things.

[@dannmarks]

Cutting those V's seems more difficult than just boring holes the size of your pipes and cutting the 2 x 4 in half to hold up the pipes clamps.. For panels I use Jawhorse clamps most of the time.

[@IdgaradLyracant]

Kids pool noodles are cheaper and more sizes.

[@armus550b]

he rambled here like a failed new york real estate con artist

[@DIMTips]

Thanks Colin. Was about to start a project with clamps. Excellent timing. 👍

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@DrThunder88]

Colin Knecht: inventor of the woodworker's wedgie.

[@knecht105]

LMAO! thanks for watching.

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

superb channel!

[@nobull-dozer3356]

Is there any chance you can show us how to make a clamp out of ... t-nuts - treaded rod and wood and some wooden dowel for handles - please sir ? As I’ve got the bits and the idea but not the knowledge .

[@yeders]

this is awesome

[@petec6690]

Excellent!

[@charlesmadisonrhea]

Great ideas!

[@dscritter614]

Just got my 1st set of pipe clamps today. The foam tip was super helpful. Will b on my list 4 my next trip 2 the hardware store. I relate 2 the I beams. I made my own little version of a glue up stand so I could get under the object 2 clamp it. Took a lot of the frustration out of that process. Thx a million. Been subscribed since way back when.

[@bhoola123]

I subscribed you since long now and have been watching and learning tips from you. There is so much to learn since i am only a weekend carpenter and adopted it as a hobby. Thanks for sharing. May God bless you with long life and health.

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@kchassa_]

Amazed with your simplicity and detailed explanations! Thank you! Cheers from Brasil

[@PLaTerra]

Thanks Colin. So frustrating when the glue drips onto the clamps. I’ll bet I can apply this to my Bessey K clamps.

[@magicman9486]

I liked most of your ideas. For your angle iron just spray some lacquer on them. the wood won't turn black and the glue won't stick.

[@charliecaltagarone9234]

Thanks for the tips. I have never tried the wedge idea for clamping. I will give it a try next time. I enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@InShadowsLinger]

The audio in this and some of your previous videos is too low when compared to other videos and even you intro music.

[@BinleyClan]

Volume was just fine for me. I'm watching your channel on the KZbin app and my phone is a cheap one. Thank you for making these great videos. I really appreciate your passion for teaching us about woodworking!

[@russmartin4189]

Great tips. I am certain I will use them all.

[@grahamaustin5618]

Would wrapping your angle iron in cling film work?

[@maddogshwa]

Wax paper is better I think for the glue. But this is great because it's re-usable.

[@knecht105]

Cling wrap, packing tape and wax paper have all been used and they all work. Try them out and see which one works for you.

[@charlieking8785]

excellent video. will be trying these methods in near future. thanks be safe

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Atlantismonkey40]

I just ran across you channel. In under 9 minutes, I feel like 1 year of wood shop. Yet I still learned more. Thank you so much. I will subscribe. It amazing to hear these trick that we’re learned from experience.

[@hansdegroot8549]

Watch (all) the older videos and read the articles. So many great tips, hacks and projects. All worth the time watching.

[@akwright886]

These are awesome ideas, who would have thought, haaa. Thanks

[@9700am]

Another set of simple ideas. Loved the wedge concept. Cheers Colin.🇬🇧

[@garyblessing2253]

Use galvanized pipe for all your pipe clamps.

[@gerdashupe1546]

Thanks Colin, great ideas very useful in what I am making.

[@jgriff19861947]

I cut thin plastic bags open and lay them over my clamping bars the glue drys on the plastic than shake off very easy but i do like the ideal of the insulation will try it also

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@knothead6436]

All good ideas .

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@leonarddavis3684]

Great ideas Collin, thank you.

[@oxcart19]

Really useful tips. Thank you!

[@richardsolomon5375]

I use bed frame for quite a lot of projects!

[@WalterRiggs]

Ah the wonders of pool noodles. LOL

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Some great tips. Thanks for sharing

[@aliharday3402]

You are great man Thank you for your excellent idea

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@IsaKocoglu]

As usual, quality tips and tricks Colin! Thank you

[@ArchangelArchangel-tq3xo]

Good clamping tips !!

[@sapelesteve]

Great T's & T's once again Colin! Really liked the edge clamping wedge idea. I would use smaller clamps & put the slightly offset wedges on the edge wood first & then position the clamp on top to make things go along faster & easier. Just a thought..................

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@marbleman52]

The l-Beam idea is great...I will definitely be making some. It seems that I am always glueing up several boards to make a top for a project and these will give me another clamping spot....and more stability. I usually just use some 3"x 3" material that I put the boards across...like those l-Beams , and then clamp everything flat. But I really like your l-Beam style...Thanks..!!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@rzinindiana8029]

Just starting a project and then relaxed with these tips. Saw the anvil. STOPPED the project, built the anvils. Clamping now completed AND STRAIGHT in less than 30 minutes. Thanks CK.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@JusBidniss]

For cauls in panel glue-ups, I've always just used a slightly curved bit of 2x4, covered in waxed paper or even packing tape to prevent it getting glued to the panel. Pointing the curve in the middle down to the panel allows the clamps on the ends to flatten it out, for really good pressure against the pipe clamp. Sadly, the big box store has more of these curved 2x4's than straight....

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@clydedecker765]

Using those I-Beams in conjunction with sawhorses works great too. Loads of ways to clamp various pieces together and solid to the horses. And they can raise the level of the horse to a more workable height too. Or .. make wide slots for cutting long materials and still clamp as well .. or hold your foam backer sheets ... and on and on ...

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@SteveBueche1027]

I find the inexpensive aluminum square tube and steel clamps from Harbor Freight are more than enough for clamps. Then I save the wax paper from cereal as a protective cover. Saves on tool cost and leaves more money for wood.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@alanmullock381]

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