Workshop Clamps

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a mobile clamp rack on 3 inch locking casters. 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a clamp storage rack. 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.

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

If you do not have a dedicated veneer press, you can still get the job done with common clamps, cauls, and wooden beams, as long as you use enough clamps for adequate pressure and distribute the clamping pressure as evenly as possible.

Schematic for a rack to store pipe clamps. DeltaCAD .DC format.

Build this wall-mounted clamp storage rack for your workshop using these free instructions.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a mobile clamp cart for the workshop. 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.

Build this mobile clamp stand and get your workshop organized. At the link you can click on the picture to download the free woodworking plan.

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.

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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a space saving clamp rack. 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a vise which is very useful for small work or for holding material to be worked on a drill press. 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a corner clamp setup which effectively places good clamping across mitered corner joints and is shop made from scraps and 2 strips of sandpaper. 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for my bar clamp storage system. 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.

This clamp storage cart was featured in the October 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

If manufactured clamps are not available, make these wedge clamps.

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

Forget walking back and forth to the clamp rack. Build this roll-around rack and have the clamps right where you are working.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a 4-corner adjustable wooden frame clamp. 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.

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

A wall-mounted clamp rack. DeltaCAD format.

This quick-release allows you to rapidly open or close the jaws of the benchtop vise in Issue No. 71. It works just like the quick-release mechanism on a manufactured bench vise. Instead of turning the handle of the vise, all you have to do is flip a lever and slide the rear jaw to where you want it. Then flip the lever back to lock the jaw in position. This supplementary article is available to download in this Online Extra.

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.

Build this wall-mounted swing out clamp rack using these free woodworking plans with instructions.

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.

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.

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.

Although many power tools now include dust-collection ports, removing debris while boring on a drill press remains a challenge. Here is a simple rig that allows you to position a vacuum hose near the bit, yet easily reposition it when necessary.

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.

When gluing up panels, I like to remove the glue squeeze-out before it sets. But pipe clamps laid flat on my assembly bench left me no room to clean the underside of the joints. So I found a way to take my panel-making to a higher level.