Workshop Clamps

Too many times I have reached for a one-handed bar clamp/spreader only to find that it is too short to do the job at hand. To solve the problem, I created a hardwood splice....

Follow along at the link and build your own cam clamps for a fraction of the cost to buy.

Keep your fingers safe and your workpiece steady with a few pieces of wood and the turn of a T-nut.

Make your own miter clamps with this great tutorial. Be sure to click on -next post- at the bottom of the page to continue. There are 5 pages in all.

Build your own pipe clamp rack that will not take up too much valuable wall space in the workshop.

Build a mobile clamp rack for your workshop. At the link be sure to click on -next post- to continue the journey of building your clamp rack.

Get your workshop organized by building this wall mounted pipe clamp rack.

This rolling clamp rack can be built in an afternoon and only takes up about 4 square feet of space. It can hold up to 50 clamps and having it on wheels means you can roll it over to your work space, then roll it out of the way when you are finished.

Why not build your own vise grip clamps? No reason I can think of. This one was built using 1/2 and 3/4 inch Baltic birch plywood. There is a free template of the parts you will need to cut out as well as full instructions on the build.

Build your own c-clamps using this free step-by-step tutorial with pictures.

Make a set or two of wooden spring clamps with this tutorial. You can never have too many.

Here is a one-hour clamp rack you would mount on your workshop wall. I say one hour because that is how long it should take you to build and hang. Free instructions located at the link.

Build this strong wall mounted clamp rack using the free woodworking plans at the link.

Here is a low or no cost solution if you are in need of spring clamps in a hurry. Follow along to see how they were made.

Follow along and build your own bar clamps using hardwood and a scrap of maple.

This wall mounted clamp rack was built using just a half sheet of 3/4 inch plywood. Follow along at the link and download the free plans to build it.

Build this awesome wall mounted universal clamp rack using this free tutorial which includes a video.

Get your workshop organized by building yourself a wall-mounted pipe clamp rack. Follow the free tutorial at the link.

Here are 9 clever clamp storage solutions for the workshop with storage tips for your pipe clamps, bar clamps, pony clamps and more.

This compact and effective rolling clamp rack is based on the elegant sawhorse design of James Krenov. There are no measurements or layout diagrams in this PDF. Just a copy of the illustrated diagram from a recent publication of Fine Woodworking magazine.

This diy clamp rack is the perfect way to store your parallel clamps. Won't take up much wall space but will help you keep organized with your tools readily available to you for your next project. Use these free plans to build this wall mounted clamp rack.

At the link you will find 3 DIY clamp racks for your workshop to get you organized. These racks will store spring clamps, parallel clamps and another quick clamp rack. Quick and easy projects that will make a difference in your workshop.

A moxon vise is very handy in the workshop as it clamps on to your workbench allowing you to cut joinery into the ends of your workpieces. The best part is when you finish with it you can remove it and store it out of the way.

Get your clamps organized and all in the same spot by building a wall mounted parallel bar clamp rack. For this build you will need 3/4 inch thick plywood.

A corner clamp would come in handy in the workshop for sure. This clamp will hold stock up to 3 inches wide, but you can adjust the size to suit your needs. Follow along and see how to build your own.

All you need to build this wall mounted clamp rack is scrap plywood and screws. Follow along at the link, build one, and get your workshop organized.

Build your own power wedge bar clamps for your workshop. Not as hard as you would assume. This one has a simple wedge to lock the moving jaw to the smooth bar. It is infinitely adjustable. Just slide it closed and start tightening.

Build your own wooden vise using this free woodworking tutorial. At the end of page two you can download the free plans.