Wood clamps are not one-size-fits-all, so make sure you choose the right type for the job. Compact spring clamps are suitable for smaller, light-duty tasks, while larger bar clamps are a better option ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Clamps are one of the most useful items you can have in a wood shop, but they are often among the most overlooked. A good set of clamps might ...

Companies like General Casework Inc., Denver, CO, that broke the $2 million mark for sales revenues in 2005, use case clamps to assemble their cabinets. When using dowel construction, your shop’s case ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Woodworking is a trade or hobby that requires just a few basic tools to get started. Anyone with a saw, a hammer, a few chisels, and a handful ...

Most everyone that uses pocket-hole construction loves it. Pocket holes make for fast joinery and fast assemblies, with or without glue. But one of the minor irritants has always been making sure ...

Mitered corners are tricky to hold when gluing or nailing in place. This tip keeps your corners lined up using standard woodworking clamps and a few pieces of scrap wood. Save the cut off wood after ...

If you’ve done any woodworking in the past, odds are likely that you’ll eventually end up fixturing your stock in the crushing grip of a vise or C-Clamp. The results are painful, leaving a lasting ...

PORTLAND — Twenty-five years ago and in a larger plant a few miles away, Kevin and Joan Steible were two of a dozen employees who worked for Wetzler Clamp Co. They manufactured clamps used by ...