Which woodworking clamps should you buy?

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[@dcmsr5141]

59 yrs old and as a beginner this information is golden.

[@xxakli]

I always include this man's opinion when making determinations on woodworking decisions . . .

[@thomassciurba5323]

I love my Jurgensen pistol grip clamps. Expensive but very handy.

[@shanecormier1]

This breakdown was awesome. Thanks for the number recommendation as well.

[@marksstudio]

As a long time journeyman I know my share of tips and tricks, but I love the way you explain things and am so glad somebody of your caliber is on KZbin giving tips and tricks to the inexperienced as well as the experienced. I enjoy your channel immensely. Keep on going.

[@Hutchswoodworks]

I'm kind of new to wood working, but couldn't agree more. He's very insightful!

[@WiscoWoodShop]

Excellent as always

[@lukefitt56]

The mini squeeze clamps have been the best chip clips and I’ll never go back :)

[@kathleen1060]

I am new to wood projects. Thanks for this great video. Been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what type of clamps I need. This is great. Thanks for creating this easy to understand video all about clamps. The pistol clamps are what I need to start. THANKS

[@coreygrua3271]

I’ve now watched this one twice. The advice is excellent, as usual. What a blessing to have Stumpy!

[@brianfreeman8290]

As always, the preparation you put into your vids is obvious, and SO effective.

[@dmc6807]

How refreshing to have honest professional advice on what we really need. Thanks

[@ToddP]

I'm loving your videos! Extremely helpful. I'm an old machinist and sometime woodworking but I learn new stuff every time I watch. Thanks bro!

[@chrisnash2154]

Very useful and quite detailed. One of the most useful videos I have seen in a long time!

[@RobertFallon]

So informative, so efficient, so authoritative and thoughtful. Excellent videos. Thank you!

[@burntsider8457]

Ii like your videos. They're densely packed with info and devoid of silliness. Thanks for saving my time.

[@the_judge_8262]

Simple, to the point, I love this guide! Thank you 👍🏼

[@Jetsetscotty]

Excellent. You have saved me some money buying clamps I don't need and making me aware of clamps I could use but did not know about. Thank you!

[@loganamaral]

Super clear and concise explanations. This video is helping me so much as I decide which clamps to buy. Thank you!!!!

[@mikeygbrooklynny5377]

I love this guy. Articulate, intelligent and fun to watch.

[@georgiannburdette1256]

Thanks for such a thoughtful and well informed video...I always appreciate your sincere efforts to get it right!

[@myleskelvin]

Nice presentation. No messing around. I love your style.

[@athmostafa2462]

Love pipe clamps , I just ordered two of them today 😊🔨

[@matthewsutton3682]

Good content; basic for anybody with shop experience but so methodical and thorough it's still a pleasure to watch.

[@michaeltrivette1728]

I've always got enough clamps.... Right until that moment when I don't. Nothing brings a project to s slowdown like being 2 clamps short of gluing that 3rd table.

[@zachariahtmnt]

Thanks man best info and suggestions I’ve seen on this topic for the large variety of clamps out there

[@BradCozine]

5:48 "This one time, at band clamp..."

[@jpneal10]

This is a really great overview. All of your videos are very informative.

[@petermenningen338]

You omitted the old style wood cam lever f-style clamp which I find useful especially for repairs and exocic wood glueups. Mine have cork faces for mar prevention. I inherited mine from my dad who brought them from Germany in 1954.

[@Test-uc3sl]

As with most tools, it's all in how you use them. I imagine we've all done some pretty creative clamping- perhaps Stumpy might put together a video on the subject. Personally, in addition to my assortment of clamps, I keep a 5 gallon pail filled with wedges. I've used various lead blocks (ballast salvaged from boats), rope, ratchet straps, hose clamps and threaded rod. I've made spring clamps by splitting short sections of pvc pipe, and for oddly shaped glue-ups, I've had good results with the rolls of stretchy plastic wrap sold next to the moving boxes and packing supplies.

[@davidbaldwin2342]

Another well presented informative video, thanks again, keep them coming. As a new woodworker, information like this is gold. Best wishes, Dave UK

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us James, good advice.

[@imortaldeadead]

Best explanation on clams, and a round number to start with Thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@simonhopkins3867]

I want them all and I want them now.

[@pawpawstew]

The Veruca Salt of woodworking! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@What1zTyme]

Really like your videos! Much useful info and delivery is easy going. Thanks!

[@chriserdman3151]

I'm just getting started and want to buy some basic things. This was the best of several utube sites so I bought the recommended clamps. Thank you.

[@docghines]

I really like the ratcheting type of Bessey clamp for many projects. I use them all the time.

[@gregmize01]

What size do you have?

[@docghines]

Gregory Mize I have a dozen of the 8”, four of the 12” and four 12” heavy duty for persuading things.

[@adammurphy711]

Just cleaning up my clamp mess! Too many from different manufacturers so slightly different heights and depths. Just picked up Bessy Gear Clamps and I love them - F-clamps that don’t bust your knuckles! Great video.

[@dwighthapeman6590]

James, you are awesome. Thanks for another great video.

[@Cryptocaryon]

This informative video was quick and to the point. Excellent!

[@elberthardy961]

Thank you. I like your thoroughness and I agree with your choices.

[@trackie1957]

Great, clear information as usual. I like to use old bike inner tubes for some glue ups. Infinitely adjustable, flexible, and almost free.

[@JFIGUEROA2376]

I would also like to say thank you for the information you are posting in your videos. I truly think you have saved me a bunch of money as I would have purchased the wrong things for the right reason.

[@Caerglyn]

Great review of clamps. As I’m just getting started woodworking, it was a timely topic. Thanks!

[@mikerobertson7311]

Excellent video. I wish I had seen this video a year 2 years ago when I first got into woodworking. I retired and wanted to learn wood working. Seems I invested a lot into clamps that I haven’t used in 2 years. Now that I’ve watched the video I’ve seen a few clamps I’ve needed and some clamps I have way too many of. Now I can reorganize my clamp rack putting the ones I don’t need or use in the storeroom. Thanks for another great video. Keep up the great work.

[@robertbankhead8661]

I know it's been out for a while but totally agree with you James!

[@917Stefano]

Thanks for an excellent video James. There is a lot of good info in here.

[@stuartscott9646]

Excellent rundown James.

[@billjensen7832]

Thank you - I'm starting a pretty hefty investment into shop clamps and this intel is super valuable. Thank you very very much. Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@razme2099]

Great job on the clamps vid.

[@negotiableaffections]

More invaluable info in a concise one-stop format, this why we love you James. BTW C-Clamps also have their uses. I have a fold-up-&-stack-it all in the shed type workshop - so, I have many smaller, corded power tools, [grinders, vice, stationary sanding machines etc] I'v attached each one to a flat sturdy board and to set-up I clamp these to worktops...using c-clamps. They don't have to be massive, a small throat is often plenty, they grip good,n,tight AND of course free up my other clamps for the jobs they're needed on. Never underestimate any type of clamp.

[@robbailey5692]

I also agree that C-clamps have their place in the shop. And you can adjust them with one hand by swinging the frame clockwise or counterclockwise while holding the screw/handle. This technique makes short work of opening or closing the clamp while your other hand may be occupied holding the project or fixture components. I also use solid surfaces to build panel fixtures for assemblies such as door panels which may be used in pairs to make the left and right panels together to be sure that the fit is not only square, but in perfect alignment to each other. A combination of screwing the clamping surfaces and C-clamps, battens and wedges make short work of keeping the panels flat and in position.

[@justplanebob105]

EXCELLENT, James. Trial and error gets expensive for a newbie. I haven't sprung for parallel clamps or pipe clamps yet. But I have a variety of styles and sizes, 4 of each. My favorite changes with each project. Thanks for convincing me I'm not crazy.

[@marshallmurrell4583]

Pipe clamps are inexpensive. Get them at HF, HomeDepot or Rockler (when they are on sale). The pipe is cheap at HD.

[@WaylanderUK]

This was very handy for me. Thank you.

[@keithmurphy6607]

Good job! I enjoy the very useful information and the excellent "bed side manner" of the host

[@joelegrand5903]

I am building my first bread board table this Summer & will need the 48-56 inch parallel clamps & I am starting a pipe clamp(3/4) for wood & metal work. Thanks for the video.

[@danielszemborski]

Pipe clamps are my most used clamps. I build a lot of large kitchen tables.

[@Luthertp]

Same

[@carterscustomrods]

For myself, Pipe Clamps are becoming outdated. They're great for a HD clamp that is inexpensive, but the clamps out there these days are taking their place for myself (thank goodness, I only have 1 arm, so pipe clamping was a nightmare.) I'm using trigger clamps now. Irwin has their (reallllly expensive) HD Trigger clamps which had issues with length, but if you join two end to end, you can get a mountain of force on them. (I usually router an edge profile to help them lock together.) Plus they have accessories that can apply pressure from above to prevent buckling, and a stand to mount and keep them elevated. I'm really blown away by the HD trigger clamps. Will they last 100 years, no way, but I've been using them to glue my workbench tops lately, and it's amazing how well they work.... just dont get glue in trigger mechanism lol.

[@taoxu9098]

I can't believe that I have almost the exactly same type and quantities of clamps you recommend, only few more trigger clamps. Working very well for me. Thanks for the good education as always.

[@terrymckinch8587]

Thanks for the great video on clamping types. I am going to invest in some of the different ones you introduced

[@apester2]

Your videos are really great. Really great! Thanks!

[@nancybryson5488]

Thank you so much this was so helpful!

[@TheShutterbug1968]

You are awesome at explaining! Thank you!

[@daviddemitruk4860]

Good video. The variety shown was very informational !!! Keep your wood clean & dry !!!😮

[@gersonperez3781]

Just what I was looking for, thank you!

[@chubalongchar71]

Saw this at the right time. Thank you.

[@Kelvinkid100]

I greatly appreciate those priceless "Tricks of the Trade" as I am a certified welder of 19yrs and I am wanting to further my woodworking skills.

[@wahinenuiloa]

Another great video. Thank you!

[@keithclark1863]

Thanks for the clamps advice. very simple when you talk about each type 'side by side' and their respective uses. Off to buy a few F clamps (don't have any of these), and a couple of parallel clamps. Really like these but they are some expensive. Thanks again for the video. kmdc in Oz

[@LUckybones25]

As a newb woodworker, I was not aware there were so many types of clamps. Thanks!

[@giusepperesponte8077]

Yeah pistol grip clamps are my favorite as well. I use them for everything, even lots of tasks outside the shop. One of the most convenient and useful tools in my opinion. I have a small one in pretty much every room of my house because I’m always reaching for them for some reason or another.

[@johnpetrea]

Thank You!!… The pistol grip and f clamps are my leading candidates

[@ironwood1621]

Excellent video for DIYers like me. Thanks

[@BeckyAlter]

Thank you! Super useful info! I know it seems silly but for beginner woodworkers, clamps are confusing and overwhelming.

[@D3ATH222]

Enjoyable, informative content. Thank you.

[@murphyrp01]

Nice well constructed video and content as usual.

[@carolmcdonald3605]

I have an inventory of most clamps, some collect dust but are used from time to time. I use alot of band clamps for making float frames and good quality pistol grip are my go-to clamps. I haven't seen parallel clamps in our area. Certainly on my wish list. Great video.😊🇨🇦

[@conrat2000]

Can't double like this. But ran across it a second time and it's still a great video. Nice work!

[@StreaminFreedom]

Perfect video great summary at the end

[@jeffforbes3772]

Sage advice Mr. Stump

[@Pun_Solo]

I really like the Microjig dovetail clamps. Those things are amazing. Especially if you route a dovetail groove in your workbench.

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Thanks. I am going to be adding a second shop at my snow bird location and this will help me think about how to outfit that shop.

[@campbellmj9405]

Not mentioned, but cam clamps are quite useful. I use them primarily for small boxes that don't require a lot of pressure. I believe they are the main-stay clamps for luthiers.

[@dc5723]

I have parallel, F, pipe, spring, ratcheting and C clamps and my favorites are Irwin Quikgrip pistol grip clamps. I use C clamps mainly for doing brake jobs when compressing brake caliper pistons.

[@20thCenturyPox]

Built a new set of gardens stools and a table this summer and the right-angled mitre style clamps were invaluable for holding large, heavy panels in place to mark and screw in brackets. I wouldn't be without them now. Between them and a few pistol grips, the whole project went like a dream. European translation - What we call G-Clamps and Sash Clamps are referred to as C-Clamps and Bar Clamps here.

[@billquillin1952]

Good presentation! Thank you!

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks for the great video James!

[@EmmyDereest]

Great video! I bought a huge lot (over 100 not including spring) of clamps from a gentleman who was retiring - he was one of those guys who would go to garage sales and buy clamps any time they see them. Every kind of clamp imaginable. I agree with the points you made in this video, and have a similar setup of clamps I use most. Such a patchwork collection was great for understanding the differences between good and bad brands, too. I think it explains some of why some people hate some clamps - they might have tried a cheaper version of the product. Trigger clamps for instance, the cheap modern Irwin clamps are just okay, but some of the pricier brands or older models (with less plastic) can exert almost as much pressure as a parallel clamp.

[@chiphunt9540]

Thanks for the advice I learn a lot from your channel

[@johnpollard744]

Thank you. I really needed this video.

[@davidrutledge1496]

Thank you very much, this video about clamps was the best and most helpful for me ez to understand ✌🤙👍👍👍

[@dominikvdovski996]

Great video! Thanks!

[@aleksandraostrowska7008]

I ve been making ferniture for 5 years , making kitchen doors twice, making doors, making tables, tv stand etc and i only own 14 bar clamps, one spring clamp for stop blocks, a few very old but very good f style clapms, two irwin quick realease clamps(bought them recently and i made a mistake), one band clamp for mitre joints, 5 parallel clamps. 4 k body from bessey and one that was shown on video,same one but red and its seems to be much better then bessey for half a price. The handle allows to put more presure then bessey. They are no name brand, bought them in cech rep. If i need long clamps i put two bars together. Dont buy clamp beacause they offer a lot of presure. If joint is good no need for huge amount of kgs. Altough i wish to buy a few aluminum clapms because they are light. Good videos. Thanks

[@NedbLegocity]

Spot on, excellent tutorial!

[@rvr8913]

Thank you for this video. I'm going to need bar clamps for an upcoming project but didn't know their name.

[@daviddickson7494]

Good work. Thank you. I’m looking to invest in some clamps for my new workshop here in réunion island

[@oldmanpatriot1490]

This was a great video... If I was ever in your shop, It would take me at least a week because I would have to touch and handle every single tool you have on the back wall.. I love all old hand tools..

[@tgwithfriends5998]

Thank you so much for this video. Loved it.

[@Katsoup98]

Thank you for this informative video. The vast varieties of clamps is daunting, but now I have a much better idea of what to invest in, I think.

[@rustyaxelrod]

I have a couple of deep throat clamps for Luther’s work. Designed to be installed in the hole of an acoustic guitar to clamp down the bridge to the top. It’s amazing how handy these are for other, non guitar jobs when you need to reach farther in from the edge for a glue-up. They are available in a few different reach lengths.

[@Lessenjr]

I invested in a half dozen parallel clamps for my kitchen cabinet project. They are awesome, albeit heavy as mentioned. Got about twenty pistol grip clamps. The are the workhorse in my garage. A handful of spring clamps are handy and a single screw clamp which I rarely use, but when I do its the only one that works for the application. Great video! Might have to pull the trigger in those band clsmos if I ever do as much edge banding again like I did with my cabinet doors

[@stevef]

This was fantastic. Thank you.

[@brianbarker2670]

Just used a Kreg pin end clamp for pocket hole assembly - worked great.

[@charlie5isalive918]

I love clamps!