Clamping Hacks Episode 5 / Woodworking Clamps Tips and Tricks

By alama | March 16, 2022 |

Clamping Hacks Episode 5 / Woodworking Clamps Tips and Tricks

Woodworking Clamps must be the hardest working tools in the shop and they are asked to do so many different things and here is a collection of tips and tricks that I use, some infrequently, others all the time, to make my clamping time more effective and get better woodworking results.

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5 Quick Clamp Hacks Part 4: https://youtu.be/Tg41SPamdqc
5 Quick Clamp Hacks Part 3: https://youtu.be/IBcU_ngqOL0
5 Quick Clamp Hacks Part 2: https://youtu.be/GraXTJiteDY
5 Quick Clamp Hacks Part 1: https://youtu.be/Pp7b-kziLqU
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50 Comments

  1. Leonard Davis on March 16, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    Great ideas Collin, thank you.



  2. cgriesemer on March 16, 2022 at 5:21 pm

    The shims, brilliant



  3. Gary Kurowski on March 16, 2022 at 5:21 pm

    I’ve been watching you for a while now I really enjoy you show. Keep up the good work!



  4. Pizza Warlord on March 16, 2022 at 5:22 pm

    Some great tips. Thanks for sharing



  5. Franks DIY on March 16, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    Some great ideas again Collin



  6. Ryan Maly on March 16, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    You have some really great tips! I’m a new follower and really enjoy the way you explain things.



  7. SamSpade on March 16, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    All really good practical ideas. Thanks for sharing. How tight should you tighten your clamps? I see some woodworkers tighten just enough to make contact and then others tighten so Hercules can’t loosen them when taking off. I know it’s in the middle, but is there a rule of thumb? Thank you.



  8. lenny bivona on March 16, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    awesome!!!!! thanks again….



  9. gary blessing on March 16, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    Use galvanized pipe for all your pipe clamps.



  10. Martin Jackowski on March 16, 2022 at 5:27 pm

    Great tips! Wish I knew about the pipe insulation this past weekend! Definitely going to be using that tip



  11. Martin Höft on March 16, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    👍
    Gruß aus Deutschland
    Martin Höft



  12. Jeremy Roach on March 16, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    this is awesome



  13. Richard Solomon on March 16, 2022 at 5:32 pm

    I use bed frame for quite a lot of projects!



  14. Nishant George on March 16, 2022 at 5:32 pm

    pool noodles!



  15. ZenithClarity1969 on March 16, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    You just got a new sub. 🙂



  16. Charlie Caltagarone on March 16, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    Thanks for the tips. I have never tried the wedge idea for clamping. I will give it a try next time. I enjoy your videos. Thanks



  17. oxcart19 on March 16, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    Really useful tips. Thank you!



  18. lu jojo on March 16, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    I subscribed you since long now and have been watching and learning tips from you. There is so much to learn since i am only a weekend carpenter and adopted it as a hobby. Thanks for sharing. May God bless you with long life and health.



  19. Graham Orm on March 16, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    Hey Colin. Re edge clamps, I use spring clamps with some inner tube strips with each end stuck to a jaw each with contact adhesive. The gusset formed in the mouth of the clamp then holds the edge material in place. Rockler make them, but my way they cost pennies. Thanks for all the content. https://www.mad4tools.com/rockler-small-bandy-clamps-with-ultra-grip-clamp-pads-pack-of-2?utm_source=google_shopping&esvt=486-GOUKE61142&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-3478-1&esvcrea=283814139100&esvplace=&esvd=c&esvtg=pla-296260906469&esvo=19876&esvaid=50186&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzKnjBRDPARIsAKxfTRAViuET81TnDuYFH4Z1y_HrIK0SG38UmI6TvcZUkhJNDDOSAhZUXUcaAvLrEALw_wcB



  20. Barry Allin on March 16, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    Tip for the angle iron – carefully lay a strip of painters tape along each outside face, leaving sufficient to fold around to the inside. This will prevent iron stains, and if you get glue on it, you simply have to peel it off and apply a fresh length



  21. Old Marine on March 16, 2022 at 5:36 pm

    Great tips
    Simple, straightforward and easy but effective!



  22. InShadowsLinger on March 16, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    The audio in this and some of your previous videos is too low when compared to other videos and even you intro music.



  23. Mark Macauley on March 16, 2022 at 5:39 pm

    Thanks Colin for the great tips!



  24. AmplifyDIY on March 16, 2022 at 5:39 pm

    Are those insulation wraps the same material that is in pool noodles? I have a whole corner full of those pool noodles in my garage….



  25. Walt & Brandy on March 16, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    Ah the wonders of pool noodles. LOL



  26. Ariane M on March 16, 2022 at 5:44 pm

    the dollar store has foam swimming noodles during the summer. they’re great for covering the clamps



  27. Christopher Klosowski on March 16, 2022 at 5:44 pm

    Great idea with the I beams that will come in handy because i don’t have a wood working bench per say so i have a hard time clamping things to my temporary work area. You have some great videos , lots of info keep them coming i really enjoy watching them !!



  28. Chris Norton on March 16, 2022 at 5:46 pm

    I’ve seen other glue-up videos where the woodworker uses clear box tape on the calls, because glue doesn’t really stick much to the tape.



  29. Greg Della-Croce on March 16, 2022 at 5:46 pm

    Saw an interesting solution to clamping edges on. Put a couple of thick rubber bands around the middles spring clamps. Then just put the clamp down on the board with the rubber bands stretched across the edge piece. It puts pressure down on the edge and will not get glued to the clamp or rubber bands.



  30. charlesmadisonrhea on March 16, 2022 at 5:46 pm

    Great ideas!



  31. Armus Skinofevil on March 16, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    he rambled here like a failed new york real estate con artist



  32. Doug Prentice on March 16, 2022 at 5:49 pm

    Volume issues with this vid. The add ahead of video was so loud. Tv speakers work…. But the video, I could barely hear at 100%.



  33. Robert on March 16, 2022 at 5:49 pm

    This one goes into my watch again later playlist. Thanks!



  34. JoyceAnn on March 16, 2022 at 5:51 pm

    Great tips. Thanks



  35. Russ Martin on March 16, 2022 at 5:51 pm

    Great tips. I am certain I will use them all.



  36. BinleyClan on March 16, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    Volume was just fine for me. I’m watching your channel on the YouTube app and my phone is a cheap one. Thank you for making these great videos. I really appreciate your passion for teaching us about woodworking!



  37. Kevin on March 16, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    Thanks again Colin. You always have great tips for me. I really appreciate your time and effort for sharing these. Cheers!



  38. Dennis Rochon on March 16, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    I see a lot of videos where black pipe is used for clamps. I use galvanized pipe and have no problem with staining.



  39. Woodworking in wheelchair 71 on March 16, 2022 at 5:59 pm

    Get you board wrap it in shipping tape then glue want stick to it



  40. Hans de Groot on March 16, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    Very useful clamping tips. Thanks for sharing. I’m late this time so there are already many comments. I do not have the time to read them all, so maybe
    the following part of my comment is mentioned already by somebody else:
    To avoid contact between the angled irons and squeezing out glue on the boards I would stick tape to the angled irons.



  41. Idgarad Lyracant on March 16, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    Kids pool noodles are cheaper and more sizes.



  42. None LZHenry on March 16, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    Just starting a project and then relaxed with these tips. Saw the anvil. STOPPED the project, built the anvils. Clamping now completed AND STRAIGHT in less than 30 minutes. Thanks CK.



  43. Archangel52 Archangel52 on March 16, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    Good clamping tips !!



  44. magic man on March 16, 2022 at 6:05 pm

    I liked most of your ideas. For your angle iron just spray some lacquer on them. the wood won’t turn black and the glue won’t stick.



  45. 9700am on March 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    Another set of simple ideas. Loved the wedge concept. Cheers Colin.🇬🇧



  46. Forest Woodworks on March 16, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    Colin, the angle iron is a great clamping idea. On its ends like that, I wondered if there is a chance they could divot into the wood depending on the clamping pressure. So I thought maybe it could be turned on one side, so only one flat side is clamped in contact with the wood. A deeper piece of angle would accommodate varying sizes of clamps. The 1×1 angle seems like it would accept most types of C-clamps. Thanks for another great set of ideas!



  47. Gerda Shupe on March 16, 2022 at 6:12 pm

    Thanks Colin, great ideas very useful in what I am making.



  48. Hotrod Hog on March 16, 2022 at 6:15 pm

    Nice clamp hacks Colin. You were talking bed frames for caul blocks on the ends of glue ups. I just use wood with packing tape on them. The glue won’t stick to the tape. I use them on top and bottom for panel glue ups for years.



  49. A&K Wright on March 16, 2022 at 6:18 pm

    These are awesome ideas, who would have thought, haaa. Thanks



  50. Paul LaTerra on March 16, 2022 at 6:18 pm

    Thanks Colin. So frustrating when the glue drips onto the clamps. I’ll bet I can apply this to my Bessey K clamps.