Three Types of Clamps to Get the Job Done

Three Types of Clamps to Get the Job Done

F Type Clamp

There is an awful lot of clamping that needs to be done in any timberworking project and a whole range of different tools to help get the job done F type clamp Clamps designed for a specific application are often ideal to provide the right force and pressure where it’s needed without damaging delicate timber surfaces F type clamp From heavy-duty bar clamps to specialist table clamps, there is an array of versatile tools that are easy to use and offer added safety. Here are a few pro tips and handy techniques to help you work in awkward spaces, extend the reach of your clamps, accomplish difficult construction jobs solo and protect delicate timber surfaces.

F-Clamps

Essentially a hybrid of spring clamps and bar clamps, these are the ultimate all-rounders F type clamp They are easy to open, operate by squeezing the handles together and grip tightly, with large jaw faces and rubber buffers that prevent timber surface damage. They usually have a sliding head that can be moved up and down the length of the rail to suit the size of your workpiece. The screw that runs through the moving head can be tightened or loosened to control how much pressure is exerted, as well as the distance between the moveable jaws and fixed ones.

Sash Clamps

Suitable for holding lengths of timber in precise alignment, these are an essential tool for making picture frames and similar projects F type clamp Unlike light-duty corner clamps, they have an internal action that uses a single spindle to push a right-angled block against the matching frame to grip the timber. This is useful because it avoids putting pressure on the timber and helps you achieve perfectly square mitred joints.

Mid-Duty Tradesmen Bar Clamps

Similar to G clamps, these are the go-to choice for professional woodworkers and are a staple of any workshop F type clamp They’re fast and simple to use with a sliding head, adjustable screw, large east to grip handle and swivel pad. They also feature a tilting plate on the removable jaws that can be swung into position to allow the clamp to hold tapered or angled workpieces.

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