Workshop Clamps

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple clamp cart on wheels. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Follow along at the link as Jay build a sliding moxon vise. At the end of the instructions you can download the free woodworking plan.

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.

Whenever I am assembling mitered frames, I have a difficult time holding the frame pieces in position while gluing or installing fasteners. But instead of buying an expensive corner clamp, I made my own using a couple of pipe clamps, as shown in the photo.

I got tired of finding my band clamps all balled up in a drawer, so I devised these ultra-simple holders to keep them in order.

To meet clamping challenges head-on, I built this wall-mounted clamping station. It combines the glue-up area, clamps, and drying area into a single location. So there is no need to worry about cleaning off a workbench when it comes time to glue up a panel. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

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....

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.

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.

The basic construction is simple and consists of only three pieces of scrap wood, glue, a few screws and a ratchet tie down which you can get at any hardware store. You can easily build a clamp out of a few scrap pieces of wood and this clamp can be adjusted.

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

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

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

Build your own handy corner assembly clamps using this free tutorial.

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

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.

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

This overhead rack easily holds several dozen small clamps of any type. You can hang your longer bar clamps and pipe clamps directly on the bench itself for convenient, easy access.

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.

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

Like many woodworkers, I do not have a lot of room in my shop. So I try to make the most of the space that I have. Since most of my wall space is already taken up with cabinets and counters, I needed to find a place to store my long pipe clamps. So I turned to the ceiling, as you can see in the photo.

I decided it was time to make some sort of storage rack that would hold both my clamps and my sheet wood. The following is what I came up with.

Build your own wooden bar clamps using this free woodworking plan.

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.

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.

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.

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

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