Clamping 101 -- Getting a Good Mix

[@davidhull2060]

Watching this channel is like being back in school, learning the magic of woodwork from your favourite teacher ......the only difference is that no dogs were allowed in the school workshop!

[@ramilmenor3473]

😄

[@ralph3333]

That's no dog; he's the Hammer Continuity Director.

[@davidmcmichael8113]

Nick again another excellent video of demonstration and commentary. How many books have you published .?

[@mesoed]

Especially if you've seen him doing Shopsmith stuff in the past.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

@@davidmcmichael8113 Fifty-three.

[@JoshuaRes]

This guy is amazing. I was sent here by Make Something and boy am I glad I came!

[@skigglystars9525]

Informative with dash of history and a sprinkle of humor is a recipe for a great video. I always learn something and get a chuckle every time. Thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@coreygrua3271]

You have captured my thoughts with perfection. I’ve watched a lot of KZbins on clamping. This is the best so far for the reasons you noted.

[@coreygrua3271]

Worth watching twice!

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

My favorite part of this channel is that you're still making vids. Also when is the shop dog getting a producer credit??

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Travis is thinking about redoing the outro; just hasn't got around to it.

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

@@WorkshopCompanion tell travis if there is anything I can do to support him I will move heaven and earth for that lovely pup

[@erichaskell]

For those with open minds, your clamping video tightens their knowledge.

[@Beakerzor]

there's so many types to learn, but he makes it so fun that there's no pressure

[@davewatchedthat]

I come out of every viewing experience with this channel feeling edified and relaxed. They should use your videos in therapy sessions. Thanks.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@donalddparker]

I stumbled on your channel tonight. I'm stuck in bed for 3 weeks waiting on surgery to repair a blown disc in my back. I know what channel I'll be binging. Thanks much!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome...and get better!

[@sniper60605]

OMG, this is my first, Workshop Companion video but certainly not my last. I love the dog investigating the goings on. Thank you for the informative video!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Bella (my pooch) says you're most welcome.

[@rextored]

I love your channel! It's great how you present and pass on your knowledge.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@KittiesRCool]

I have no experience in woodworking, but I enjoy tuning in to your videos. I wish you well

[@pepegramirez9338]

there are so many youtubers carpenters, but by far you are the most knowledgeable and fun to watch! thank you sir!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@pattyanndoyle502]

I always learn something new when I watch you and you are a joy to watch ❤❤❤❤❤

[@WorkshopCompanion]

[@mogbaba]

One advantage of living in Norway is, that I have bought pipe clamps, and then I went to a pipe specialist. They had only 6 meters pipes. I bought one. I asked to divide it into four sections. They did it but they could not make thread for it. I asked the mechanic shop in my neighborhood, but they didn't have the necessary tools. I decided to buy a set of thread-cutting tools. All I found are small dimensions and don't have the 3/4 inch that I need. I think I have to use wood instead of pipe! I love your video. It is full of free knowledge, thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You may have bought the wrong thread-cutting set. There are two types for machinists and plumbers. The thread-cutting set for plumbing pipe usually includes taps an dies for 13 mm and 19 mm pipe. Thanks for the kind words.

[@KOutOfMyYard]

This channel should be and is the bar for which all Other channels strive to be.

[@LoganWelch09]

Nick I want you to know I love the channel and your phrase since God was a little boy made it into my Sunday sermon. Thanks for the awesome content.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@woodrowsmith8065]

"lasciate ogni speranza, voi chentrate" so true of woodworking! But you make the journey most enjoyable. I love learning and you make it fun.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying. Those 13th century medieval poets are always good for a chuckle.

[@NormanFolkie]

This is one of the best videos of clamps I saw on YT. Congratulations!! Motivating and inspiring!! No merch, no unnecessary buyings and most important…. You being you! Thanks

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@Bogie3855]

I had to glue up a couple of Kingsized bed headboards. At the time I worked at Grainger Canada and had access to pipe as well so I bought pipe that was threaded both ends and used pipe connectors to make 6ft clamps out of 2 3ft pipes. So these days I have 3ft and 18in pipes. Oddly I most often use the 18in pipe clamps. They are strong enough to crush the wood so strength is not an issue.

[@psychedelicguitarartbyjima3850]

Thank you so much, invaluable information. I will watch this video many more times until it is all memorized. Five five out of 5 hand saws for you. 🪚🪚🪚🪚🪚

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@joelrob8606]

Bonjour de France 👏👏 The BEST tutos sur les différentes façons de serrage/collage .💪💪💪

[@johnsrabe]

8:39 Similar to adjustable wrenches. There’s a tear in the space time continuum that switches the screw direction when you’re not looking, and does so more frequently when you’re on your back under a car or sink.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

There used to be a publication, "The Journal of Irreproducible Results," which explored and documented such phenomena. My father published several papers in it, explaining important matters like why socks disappear in a washing machine. (Apparently, they go into suspension during the washing cycle and precipitate out again in the rinse. Occasionally, only one sock in a set precipitates and the other remains in suspension and goes down the drain -- a brilliant advance in hosiery science.) I have often thought that the hand screw direction phenomena needs this sort of insightful research, and the Journal would have been a wonderful place to publish the results... Update!! Apparently, the Journal of Irreproducible Results was reborn as the Annals of Improbable Research! I best get busy on my paper. I like your space-time continuum hypothesis, but I'm thinking that something about the engineering of the hand screw makes it more likely to be easily switched for it's doppelgangers in those parallel universes where left is right. I seem to spend a good deal of time in those universes, so the research should not be all that difficult..

[@johnsrabe]

@@WorkshopCompanion I also had a highly fanciful father, who left that gene with me, which is why I’ve never taken LSD because I see the world weirdly enough as I am.

[@predator12358]

You are the man! I’ve started watching your videos more and more lately. I love the professional presentation and the very useful content. You are my go to KZbinr for woodworking advice. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@codybroken]

DOGGY!!! how does this not have millions of views?

[@J.Burrough]

I can only imagine How amazing it would have been to grow up around Nick or another similar to him and learning the shop. wow

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

He reminds me so much of my dad, both looks and teaching ability. Yeah I was pretty lucky indeed. Obviously by my name on here it stuck 😂

[@J.Burrough]

@@woodworkingandepoxy643 very awesome skill to have especially those handed down.

[@Amalgamotion]

Thank you for your dedication to this subject. Well covered! One of my favorite carpenter curiosities. I think the benefits of tape in clamping could be a mini video on it's own! Love your videos so much. I'd like to add a couple of honorable mentions to clamp helpers; 1) Pvc pipe cut into 1-3" sections & cut to allow the sections to open, make excellent clamps for edge work. Pressure depends on how you make them so I can't give the trial + error; gap/dia/section size. But when you need a lot of spring clamps and like the idea of dialing in a consistent pressure for your chosen project. Make them big and size them down if you have to... B) I make stretched out Z shape bar clamp helpers when my collection of bar clamps needs. A Scrap of ply wood 3" wide with opposing ends having as much or as little build up to get the job done.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome. An d you're right about tape - could be a good short.

[@Tweogan]

You are without a doubt the best woodworking handbook in video format! Thank you!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@kratosorokai1546]

i truly love watching this channel so many details i wish i had this man as a shop teacher

[@davidpickering5513]

Another inspiring and informative and entertaining presentation. I love the intro too. It's perfect.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@eldie3d]

Awesome video! Thanks! You did forget to mention one of the most popular clamps for small part glue-ups, that professional woodworkers have been using for many years... It's a type of band clamp.... The 'Rubber Band'!!! They can be used for pencils, knives, and other small woodworking projects. You know something???.... Masking tape.... That's one of my most popular clamps also!!! Thanks again for another college credit of "Types of Clamps 101". Awesome video!

[@barryblack6423]

“These spell the difference between success and a complete metal brake down” 😂 Couldn’t have explained it better.

[@kennethholmes9315]

I’ve always used whaler as the name of the curved cuals and cuals for the straight boards. Cuals are used primarily for gluing pieces together so as to prevent them from slipping. And whalers are used to get pressure to the middle of a piece of work.

[@thomasgibbons353]

Years ago in a wood magazine you demonstrated the right angle wood corner braces. I built them and I still use them only because I don't have four hands. I learned a lot about cabinet construction from you. Thanks.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@JohnC-vc8bq]

Nick is truly a master at his trades. Love watching his videos

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@SpartanORGN]

You are a fantastic teacher!

[@diegolarrache]

another great video,Nick! thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@MCsCreations]

Thanks a bunch for all the tips, Nick! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Same to you.

[@lynxg4641]

This showed up in my feed this morning, glad I clicked, such an excellent, excellent video, such a thorough explanation of all you need to know about clamps and clamping, thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@muffinlavender4820]

That hammer spin got the sub. 🤘🏻

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Good to know -- and welcome!

[@mathquir190]

It's really easy to work without any clamp in fact. I did it for a long time being poor. All you need is two anchor points and wedges.

[@MrZeedine]

I enjoy listening and watching your lessons. My usual reaction is most times while enjoying your methods and odd thinking, i say to myself ,well every body already knows that surely. Then a think ,Oh may be every one watching this guy isn't 86 years old like I am. .. You just taught me something new watching this time also.. Thank you.. I am British living in Thailand.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying

[@outoftheboxmedic1608]

I absolutely LOVE this channel!!!!

[@Joe-ie1mi]

Like watching Larry Haun, Tom Silva and Norm Abram all in one, Love watching your channel.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@gerdgabriel9380]

I like your dog 🤗 and your experience 👍

[@SPEEDOFDOG]

Honestly your pup is wonderful. What a partner! Oh, and excellent content too!👍👍

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks. Bella says hi.

[@skipanardoross6805]

Very helpful tutorial.

[@rawbacon]

Years ago HF used to have Deep Reach Pipe Clamps that were extremely reasonable but your extension pieces for regular pipe clamps seem like a great idea.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks. I have two of the Deep Reach extensions and designed these when I needed more and couldn't get them.

[@timknevels9650]

Best video I've seen in a while

[@edwardst-pierre1020]

I have to say that you have done your homework and I say that wood workers like you make wood working easier for the rest of us

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying -- there' is a good deal more homework/research that goes into these vids than meets the eye.

[@edwardst-pierre1020]

@@WorkshopCompanion a good wood worker is able to get others to understand what's being done. Some get away with doing something and have no idea how they did it.

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Well, bless your heart, Nick! You and your shop dog 😊make such great videos. 👍

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Bella and I thank you.

[@caseypeterson3955]

My man! What a swell video. You are fun to watch. Keep it up, please.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

That's the plan.

[@jason4547]

You are the Alton Brown of woodworking ! And for that I thank you :)

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Alton Brown? That's a new one...and I'll take it. Thanks.

[@chewypwn]

@@WorkshopCompanion You are the Good Eats for my wood working needs. Keep up the good work!

[@peterbarlow8912]

Thanks for the tutorial on the tricky wooden screw clamps. I inherited a bunch from my dad and I use them occasionally for their deep throat. Bessey makes a pipe clamp with the screw in the moveable jaw that has an over 3” throat. Love the pipe clamp diy throat extension accessory. Probably will make some out of hardwood.

[@peterbarlow8912]

PS I hit subscribe today

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome; thanks for sharing.

[@ykkfamily]

Thank you for your kind presentation 😊

[@bagatengris1802]

If you want to apply uniform pressure over length of a bar or beam uniformly loaded, put a clamp at twenty percent of length from one end and same twenty percent of length from other end. Sixty percent of length will be between clamps. Each end is a cantilever beam and centre is a beam with fixed (moment loaded) ends. Deflection at cantilever ends will equal deflection at beam centre.

[@forposterity4031]

you forgot toggle clamps! They are amazing for jigs and rigs! love me some toggle clamps!

[@Joe-ho6fo]

Great video. Learned something about pipe clamps.

[@1treb2]

Nick you are with out a doubt the best. Thanks for for being so generous with your knowledge

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@WarrenDrakeVRN]

Another excellent video. IMO the best woodworking vids on KZbin. I have the complete set of your books, but your videos always teach me something I didn't know.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@10actual]

Great informative video! I have used clamps for years and this has new information!! Thanks!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@davemi00]

I use a Spray Bottle to Mist the wood surfaces to be glued, or a paint brush dipped it water. Just to dampen before Glueing.

[@BubbaLeroy]

Thanks Nick, your the best!

[@mattski1979]

Interphase. I remember laughing when I heard the term differential moisture uptake when I was younger. It made sense. Don't prime the back of an exposed install and it'll rot faster. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@kelleysimonds5945]

Very nicely done...

[@lourias]

triskaidecagon may be your favorite polygon. A couple of my favorites are dodecahedron and icosahedron.

[@jakeb8856]

Well, that rabbit hole went a lot deeper than I expected. Great video, as always. Thank you.

[@keithtimelessacres]

Great video. I'm always willing to learn something new. 40 plus years in and I always find something to learn that can help.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Woodworking is a bottomless well for those of us who love to explore. Thanks for the kind words.

[@robertberger8642]

Great video, thanks for making & sharing it!

[@johnoerter2883]

Nick, thank you for your work! Excellent as always.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@millea8]

Utilizing the pipe clamp extensions you showed to implement a pipe clamp into a bike repair stand I’m working on!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Glad to have been of help.

[@mmusgrove]

I look forward to your videos as much as I used to look forward to Saturday cartoons. Enjoyable in every way, but also didactic.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Didactic...yeah, that's one thing you couldn't say about Rocky and Bullwinkle. Or even Might Mouse. But Gumby, on the hand, was pretty instructional.

[@johnhaller5851]

Pressure bars can be found at your local big box lumber store. You just have to sort out the rare straight board.

[@nickstoic2944]

Great and useful information. Thank you for sharing.

[@tccdlinux1471]

Great shop buddy!

[@dwwoodbuilds]

Excellent video Nick!! A treasure trove of knowledge, tips and gentle guidance! Thank you!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@taylormedia1000]

Wow. I keep learning things I had yet to think of or know existed. Thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@christopherharrison6724]

Thank you so much a great mix of education and entertainment,I like to refer to your videos as edutainment.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@goclick]

Thanks for making such great videos.

[@yaqstar]

Thanks!! learned quite a few things from this video 🤗

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@trurex007lee7]

Use of the physical therapy bands for a clamp is a great idea!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@dan__________________]

I glue the plastic caps onto the clamp with CA glue. Haven't had one fall off in years.

[@negotiableaffections]

Just grabbed your assembly table plans - I think successful clamping starts there! Cheers Nick.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@davecgriffith]

What an excellent resource!

[@ctenos45069]

You have the most enjoyable channel of all the ones to which I subscribe. You’re almost my neighbor. You’ll have to let me buy you a cup of coffee some weekend when you have an hour to spare. And BTW, you’ll be getting my purchase of your complete plan package very soon.

[@gunnmgall1850]

This is a very good video to explain different type of clamp. Thanks.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@David.M.]

Thanks Nick!

[@mitchblackmore5230]

I'm not sure what made me click 'subscribe' faster...your 'classroom teacher' vibe that transported me back to Grade 10 Shop Class, or your furry assistant that kept popping into frame.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

It was the furry assistant, believe me. Bella says, "Welcome!"

[@mitchblackmore5230]

@@WorkshopCompanion Thanks for your reply. I'm confident that Bella will get a couple extra scritches on my behalf.

[@shermanhofacker4428]

I'm committing before finishing the video, but I might forget the idea that crossed my flighty concousness, so here goes. A wood beam with fixed blocks on each end. Another block cut with a compound diagonal down the length to provide clamping action.

[@brianmosse]

Awesome, an essential instruction video for novice to advanced wood workers. Worth every second of one's time

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@atelierlemnivor3327]

thank you!

[@tetetoons2371]

i love this video as a young woodworker who wants to make it into a living , im on a tight budget to start and damn the tools get expensive, i knew about the idea of wood clamps but didnt think they were strong enough but this gives me the courage to make some to work with

[@WorkshopCompanion]

When I started out, the vast majority of my clamping tools were things I made myself from threaded rods, carriage bolts, wing nuts, and wood scraps. I still use a lot of them. Good luck!

[@stevevogt866]

Nice work my man, nice work!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@jeremyhuggins8796]

Very informative lesson! Thank you!

[@willchoate7072]

I make a lot of bird houses and feeders like the barrel things you made. I use light wire staples on each end of each piece to clamp them until the glue dries. Then just pull the staples out. Put 2 together with glue then staple both ends. Then add another piece staple, then add another until you have the shape you want. I've been doing that for years and it always works great for me.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Staples do a great job of holding the wood, but they provide no additional pressure. You might want to look into a set of "pinch dogs." They work like staples and generate a little pressure. And they're reusable.

[@rogercarroll1663]

Love the dog watching the work, Thanks for the video.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@cedartreeworkshop]

Thanks, Nick! This came at a good time as I was trying to determine how to clamp some curved items - I'll give the bungee cord method a try.

[@Beakerzor]

I was literally shopping for clamps when my notification of this video happened, I thought it was Alexa spying on me.

[@raydriver7300]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Information and humour (OK, humor) in equal measure. Today was a school day. Thank you for sharing 🌞

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@toddwilson1230]

I thought I was across clamps and still learnt something, another brilliant video nick.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@pnklfd98]

👏🏼 wonderful content!

[@bullfrogpondshop3179]

I especially like the pipe clamp throat extenders. They're on my to-do list of small shop projects! What you refer to as a pressure bar I've heard referred to as a caul. Another great video!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

As my friends from Great Britain have reminded me with this video, there is no woodworking terminology that has been standardized worldwide. My grandfather used to refer to these as "go-bars," and so did I until I found that go-bars meant something completely different to my publishers.

[@parksmitchell]

I too have always heard your pressure bars referred to as "cauls".

[@foxmoulder7724]

Love your south park character animation

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.