Every woodworking shop stocks several types of clamps so wood can be drilled, shaped and fastened together. They're used by plumbers and electricians to secure pipes and conduit, fence companies ...

Clamps like these allow you to keep your wood pieces securely in place for glue-ups, brad nailing, or pilot holes, while preventing unsightly dents or blemishes.

At the John Gardner School of Boatbuilding, students wrestle with C-clamps, planers, band saws and lathes as they transform planks into their floating dreams […] Skip to content All Sections ...