99% of Beginners Don't Know Which Clamps to Buy and AVOID!
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- What clamps do you need for woodworking? What are the best clamps for woodworking? I'll share with you the clamps I think you need as a beginner woodworker.
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Some pipe clamp tips: I put myself through school working in a furniture mill. I ran the door crew, where we made approximately 120 raised-panel doors each day. That's a lot of glue ups! We used nothing but pipe clamps (parallel clamps weren't common back then). Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of your pipe clamps:
First, buy the kind of pipe clamps that have feet. These are sometimes called H-style pipe clamps. The biggest complaint with pipe clamps in doing a panel glue up is that the clamps keep falling on their side. The pipe clamps with feet address that problem.
Second, buy the same kind of pipe clamps. It's not necessary to buy the same brand, but buy ones that are compatible with each other. When the clamps are set up on your table, the pipes should all be the same height off the table. This will make glue ups easier.
Third, you can save some money by using 1/2" pipe clamps instead of 3/4" pipe clamps. This is typically a false economy. One of the advantages of pipe clamps is that you can do larger glue ups by simply using longer pipe. There's too much flex in 1/2" pipe for glue ups of over 4 feet.
Fourth, pipe clamps come with rubber or plastic clamping pads that slip over the jaws of the clamps. Glue the pads onto the jaws. You'll loose them otherwise. When the pads are torn off the jaws, make yourself some replacements from 1/4" plywood.
Fifth, put a heavy coat of paste wax on the pipe. It will make it easier to clean off glue.
Sixth, you'll find you want several different clamp lengths. For clamp lengths you use often, it makes sense to have a number of clamps of those lengths ready to go. For lengths you use rarely, it's cheaper to simply store those lengths of pipe in your shop. For example, when I made my large assembly table, I needed four 8' pipe clamps. I bought four 8' lengths of 3/4" black pipe and borrowed the clamps from some of my 36" pipe clamps. When I was through with that project, I removed the clamps from the pipes and reinstalled them on the 36" pipes. The 8' sections of pipe are stored above the rafters in my shop. I've used them a few times since then for other projects, but it makes more sense (and takes up less room) to store them as bare pipe than to store them as pipe clamps.
Finally, if you're going to be doing a lot of panel glue ups, make yourself a gluing rack. The rack is made from two 2x4s about 4' long that are screwed on edge to a piece of 1/4" plywood that's about 36" wide. On the top edge of each 2x4 (the edge that isn't screwed to the plywood), cut a series of slots centered about 4" apart along the length of the 2x4s. Each slot should be just wider than the pipe in your pipe clamps and deep enough that pipe sticks up about 1/8" above the 2x4 when the pipe is laying in the slot. So, for 3/4" pipe, you'd make the slots about 5/8" deep and about 13/16" wide.
To use, lay two or more pipe clamps in the slots across the two 2x4s. Space the clamps apart as needed for your glue up. The gluing rack will keep each of your clamps parallel to each other and the same height off your bench. Once the clamps are initially snugged up, between each pair of pipe clamps on the bottom, lay another pipe clamp across the top of your glue up. Then tighten all the clamps. Once the clamps are tightened, you can remove your project from the rack and proceed with your next glue up. Using this method, a team of two on my crew could easily glue up 40 pairs of doors in an hour.
Thank you! Im new this, and I'm trying to get my clamp budget made.
Thank you for the tips! Just to clarify your third point- skip the 1/2" pipe clamps and just use 3/4" pipe clamps for everything?
@@blairrobinson Generally, yes. I don’t own any 1/2” pipe clamps for the reason I mentioned. However, if someone had a lot of room to store extra clamps, I could see an argument for having a set of 1/2” clamps for smaller item, such as cabinet doors, and a set of 3/4” clamps for larger items. I don’t have the room or the budget for two sets of clamps. Since 3/4” clamps work well for both large and small items, I think they’re the better option.
@@DKWalser Thanks! I think I am in the same boat!
Number 1 rule of clamps: No matter how many you have, it's never enough.... When starting out, it's a problem, because clamps are SO expensive. Now that I've been doing it a while, I've built up a pretty big collection.
I’ve been a follower for you for quite some time and enjoy your content videos. However, I have one issue with this video. The Harbor Freight F clamp twist. I’ve used these clamps for quite some time without having an issue. What you showed was from over-clamping. When doing glue ups, apply only enough pressure to allow an even squeeze out. Then add a gentle touch more. If your joints are properly done you don’t need any more than that. If you crank way past the squeeze out you start compressing the wood fibers. Panel glue up does not require gorilla force.
I agree with your recommendations with the exception of the Harbor Freight F clams. Their 6”-12” F clamps are outstanding for the price! The plastic tips will occasionally come off, but I just dab a bit of CA glue on the tips and you’ll never have them come off again. I’ve used them for years, I own tons of them and I believe I’ve only had to throw one away in all that time. You can buy them for as little as $2-5 each. I have some of their longer F clamps as well, don’t use them as much, but never had a problem with them bending on me, probably because I’m not as strong and muscular as you Matt! Also have the long aluminum clamps, but not sure what brand they are. Someone gave me about 20 of them, but I’ve never used them as I always pull out my pipe clams for longer glue ups. This same person gave me a box full of the old school wooden screw clamps in 6” & 12”, but I’ve never used them as I simply forget I have them, although they have great uses. I’ve never owned parallel clamps as pipe clamps have always worked for me, but maybe I’ll buy them one day after I stop buying so many tools I don’t need or use!
Thanks for this video, I have been wondering which clamps to get
Glad I could help
This is a ME problem but I'm a victim of paralysis by analysis. I haven't made the first thing yet but here I am watching my 3,000th video on clamps. TBH though, this is the best one I've seen and will def use the links to purchase.
I struggled with the harbor freight f clamp all day yesterday. Got in youtube for better clamps and you came through big. Thanks
Thanks a lot for this one was very helpful!
Excellent! Couldn’t agree more! Your video took me down “clamp purchase” memory lane!
That shirt pocket edit was smooth
Congratulations on 500 thousand subscribers 👏 I loved this video, it really shows the difference among all the styles of wood clamps. Keep the great content and shoot for one million subscribers 🙂
I found this video so informative that I saved it for future reference. Matt, you have given me a ton of useful information to get me started. Thank you and 🤜
Thank you for all the detail information of the variety of clamps available that different uses.
Your channel has been wonderful for beginners like myself & getting started. I’ve built up a good mix of clamps the last couple months too, and your tool deals page has helped me save a ton along the way. Thanks for all the help you give, great video! 👍
Thank you!
Wonderful! I was thinking of a way to add clamps to my tool cart... Now I have a DIY solution! LOVE IT! Thank you!
If you ever get into being the voice in audiobooks, please let me know. I could listen to you speak all day.
One more comment, the beauty of pipe clamps is that you can get multiple pieces of pipe and use the same clamps. I have a half dozen 3/4" pipe clamps, but I have six sections of pipe in 12",24", 48" and 96" lengths.
Thank you i am in the market for clamps great info
I am a fan and a subscriber. You cover a lot of ground, dig deep when necessary, as in the Saw Stop videos (which are among my favorites), your videos are dense with info, yet you are not verbose. But I must take issue again, @11:00 minutes in.
I wish that people could learn that parallel clamps only offer the illusion and are anything but parallel. You mention that "these jaws, once tightened down, are parallel to each other", but the opposite is true. At a slight turn of the screw, any bar will deflect, and the tighter the greater the deflection. The jaws absolutely cannot be parallel until all the pressure is taken off, when they can help to hold a carcase or a box in a squarish condition after a squeeze has pulled the joints up tight. All the best!
Thank God You Made This Video!
I have some of the Brahman squeeze clamps and they are very nice. I agree 100% with the Jorgensen F clamps.
Thanks 👍 Matt! Everybody says you never have enough clamps. You took the time to explain what to use them for and what brands and sizes are the best, and what not to buy. I really appreciate that. Your videos are among the best on the web. 😊😊😊❤❤❤
Congrats on 500K !
Thanks. I’m buying clamps this month.
For the F clamps, 100% agree with your analysis. I still get some bending in my Irwin F clamps. I will mention that the HF 6 inch F clamps are really handy to have and don't bend because of being shorter.
This was very helpful I was literally looking for clamps when youre clip pushte up in my screen 😊, in a few months the official Shop is opening. Still going to work out of the shed 😅 these tips are very helpful keep going on and keep safe. God Bless You and youre loved ones greetings from the Netherlands.👍
One of my favorite channels posted a video early Sunday! Let’s gooo!
Happy Sunday Matt!
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Good Stuff
Good to know.
Can’t have enough clamps that’s for sure😀. Thanks for all you do.
I own about 70 clamps, including C, spring, beam, hand screw, and one-hand ratchet type. They are all cheap, off-brand clamps and I have used them all frequently for many years without ever having one fail to perform perfectly. Check out cheap clamps in the store and if they feel like decent quality and the action feels usable, I say buy it.
I agree with not buying long harbor freight F clamps, but the 6” and 12” I actually prefer of my Jergensons and bessey clamps, because they are lighter and easier to handle. Also, recently been buying Taylor Tools F style,pistol grip squeeze clamps and kinda like them better than the big name brands, (Irwin). They just work really well, and are a good bit less costly! And Taytools has them on sale regularly!
I have four of the Harbor Freight 6" f clamps. The screw handle fell off 2 of them.
@@davegravel3740 never had an issue, have dozens… for years, and use them daily. Now, I don’t get the ones without the plates/finger grips to the bar, they used to carry the old kind that slipped because it just pitched the actual sliding arm to grip, those sucked. They had a wooden handle I believe,? Those what you are talking about?cuz yea, those sucked, it they don’t even carry them anymore !
Congrats on 500k 🎉
Thanks
Thank you for the videos. Have you ever used or see the need for toggle clamps?
Squeeze clamps are about the most usable clamps made. You can use them to hang up laundry, close a bag of potato chips, hang up yard sale signs, or put up Christmas lights.
Great tips Matt as always thank for sharing. This time of year a lot of places have clamps on sale Rockler is a good option just bought 6 of their 2ft bar clamps for 50% off each
I have Bremen clamps they’re great
731 Matt, I still consider myself a beginner woodworker, after a few years, as I am more a Hobbyist, however, I have followed your advice and guidance on which clamps, and square ups to buy (I still haven’t purchased any Parallel Clamps, nor clamps over 4’, only have a few that long), but I can tell you, and your audience with absolute certainty, that you are SPOT ON, in your recommendations and guidance‼️
You have enabled the seemingly simple task of assembly to actually be less stressful, less frustrating, less painful, lead to far fewer accidents, far fewer things flying across space and time after the slip and fall out of place. You are a Legend.
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Thank you!
@@731Woodworks No, thank you.✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Mr Outlaw,
I absolutely love your content. Lowes has Jorgenson clamps on sale into January. Great time to get parallel clamps and f-style clamps at a discount
Thanks! Thanks for the info on the clamps at Lowe's!
Was about to mention the Lowe's sale. Great call out!
Excellent video. I agree with the recommendation that parallel clamps be the last clamps that you add to your collection. They can be nice to have, but they do anything that couldn't be done with less expensive clamps. Since parallel clamps cost two to three times as much as an equivalent quality F-style clamp (and might cost five times as much as a pipe clamp), most woodworkers would be better off with more of these other clamp types and fewer parallel clamps.
I also agree with the recommendation to avoid the Harbor Freight F-style clamps. The bar in the HF clamps has too much flex. However, that's only true of HF's longer F-style clamps. Their 6", 12", and maybe their 18" clamps work very well and are a solid value. I have several 6" Bessy F-style clamps and prefer using my HF 12" or 6" clamps. (The Bessy's have a smooth wooden handle. The HF clamp's handle is a larger diameter and the rubber over mold make it easier to grip than the Bessy clamp's handle.)
Congratulations on 500,000 subscribers.
Thanks!
You can make really long pipe clamps at a very cheap price
Hey Matt, those f clamps from harbor freight I had the same issue with them.. however the short ones are worth the money. Because they aren't long enough to bend. Just a thought my friend.. thanks for another great video..
Also those kreg face clamps, they are nice. But may I recommend the armor tools self adjusting face clamps. You can adjust a little finger screw as far as how tight they clamp. But once you set them you don't really have to mess with it again just unclamp and reclamp. Anyhow take it easy.
I have about 20 of the new Bremen squeeze clamps in 12" and 6" and they are amazing. $10 for the 12" and $8 for the 6" (as of December 2023).
The Bremen clamps are nice. I bought a few of the black squeeze clamps and they all broke.
Hey Matt F clamps from Rockler Great price and well made ordered a couple just went back to order more ' Highly reccommend.
Good video. As an elderly woodworker with many years behind me. If you have to tighten your clamps so much that they bend, then there must be something wrong with your joints.
EVERYONE: pay attention to this guy. He knows whereof he speaks. -another elderly woodworker.
As minor as it is I would like to see something on tape and tape dispensers. The woodworker tends to use multiple types and sizes of tape be it painters tape or two sided tape. Thanks! I enjoy your videos.
You need to look at rocklers parallel clamps. They are some of the best I have ever us used and the 48in in 40 dollars. super affordable and super great.
Im totally a beginner however I did work in construction before I decided to do this sort of thing at home and I definitely skipped those "quick-grip" style clamps, I remember using them once or twice and I hated how they seem to just slowly release on what theyre gripping (they were the irwin brand ones).
Id say just go straight for small f-clamps as the cheap 300mill ones will just clamp down on anything with insane strength, youll get good at using them one handed, also i think people underestimate a ratchet strap as a beginner, longer clamps are expensive and if youre clever with the geometry you can clamp it from certain angles to account for it trying to rotate a piece its going over and pulling out of square.
Harbor Freight 6 inch F clamps are fantastic. They are about 3.50 so you really beat the price. The 12 inch aren’t too bad either.
Their squeeze clamps work good. I’ve had some for about 10 years.
@@arrowdriver I'm liking the Bremen squeeze clamps. They have larger pads than the old Pittsburghs. They're a good upgrade, and cheap, especially with this weekend's 30% sale.
I have found the 6 to 18 inch f clamps are great. Anything longer and you'll get too much flex. I also have a bunch of the 6 and 12 inch squeeze clamps and those are great for the money.
You should review Rockler's panel clamps. For beginners and hobbyists there's no better way to get a guaranteed flat panel. They're slower to use than parallel clamps, but I enjoy the peace of mind that comes with using them. Hobbyists and beginners don't always have tablesaws and jointers that are perfectly accurate at 90 degrees so it's easier to end up with bowed panels because of that.
Personally I prefer the Jorgenson squeeze clamps as you can combine two to get one that is almost twice the size. Can't comment on the other types as right now all I have are squeeze clamps and the Betsy strap clamp.
1/2 inch pipe clamps, quick-clamps, and screw clamps from Harbor Freight were the best bang for my buck. They are still going strong. That said, I agree that the Irwin quick clamps are much better. I've been fortunate to get by with the cheap stuff though.
I have many Harbor Freight F clamps, the 3 ft do flex, but they dont bend like what was in this video. The 6", 12" and 2' are great and for the price you can load up on them. I also have some pony clamps and Bessy, but at $3 for a 6" HF clamp, hard to beat.
I've seen several reviews on the Breman clamps...nothing but love for those..that F clamp from harbor freight, just looked at those yesterday and after what you just said glad I passed on em, I was like wait, 6 bucks there's something wrong thats cheap..lol..I passed on them long ones there cause it look like it would be a disaster for deflection and there only 12 bucks, so I said nope, but now you said the wood idea for them might get em, only want like 4 really long ones like that and what 48 bucks, ok an fill em with wood...I'm that guy that says never can have to many clamps forsue..lol..
The long aluminum clamps are really good if reinforced with a length of 1 by lumber. The 6" and 12" steel F clamps are excellent, The bar is too short to flex like the longer ones do, and are on sale or have coupons for as little as $2 -$3 frequently.
I have irwin f Style clamps and irwin parallel clamps there not a bad price at menards and In my opinion there very good
Buy the black pipe 3/4” 10’ cut how you like. Only need one threaded end to attach to a bessey.
Awesome 😊. Any opinion on Circular band clamps ??
Two yrs ago over 9k in tools were stolen from my storage shed. Thankfully I had insurance. Since then I've been replacing/ upgrading. I just replaced all my clamps plus a few extra. 96 in total. I went with Bessy since I can buy locally. I still need longer pipe clamps. I would like "K" body just not the price tag lol... Prolly end going with good old pipe clamps.
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I used to recommend the harbor freight parrell clamps. I had 8 of them. Slowly, one by one, the clamp starts to slip on the bar which flattens the teeth. After this starts it's basically all down hill. I'm down to 2 which haven't been replaced. I returned the other 6 in one go and got the bessy 4 pack on sale. Honestly wouldn't go back.
I am wondering if you could maybe do a review on the Rockler Beadlock joinery jig? Seems to be a hybrid between a domino and a dowel, but I really can't seem to find too much information or decent reviews of them yet.
Could a video idea. As someone who wants to get into woodworking, what would you buy for your shop if you have $1000-$1500 budget to get started? Assuming you start with nothing. I do have some clamps from welding b but only a few that are woodworking specific.
I did a video on that exact topic here th-cam.com/video/pC8QU2vQgJs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Sw2u1go2JWSm7KQK
Would the corner brace be better than a corner clamp? Is there a corner clamp you would recommend?
I like this video and I think it’ll be helpful for a lot of people. That being said, I completely disagree that beginners should buy squeeze clamps (the bar style) first… or at all. I hate them. I get that they’re cheap, but they don’t provide enough pressure to be useful. I feel like it would be more cost effective to buy pipe clamps (you called them bar clamps) first because of the versatility. Or just buy more F-clamps.
The other type of squeeze clamps are awesome though
Thanks, Matt! Great timing. I've been trying to decide between these plastic corner clamp guides or the machined aluminum ones with the holes and L clamps.
Also, it looks like HF no longer sells the Bremen bar clamps. I can't find them on the web site. I love their parallel clamps. I wish they made F clamps.
The bar clamps are Pittsburgh, not Bremen. Harbor Freight's shorter 6" & 12" F-clamps are great, and are short enough not to bend like the longer ones.
A search for bar clamps will bring up the F-style and aluminum versions.
@@ST-0311 ahhh, thank you. I know I've seen them, but they looked like Bremen colors here so that's how I searched. I'll check them out this week.
@@markkempton4579 You are welcome. If you decide on the aluminum clamps adding a length of 1 by lumber inside greatly increases their rigidity. Do not necessarily discount them because they feel flimsy in the store. They can be made into some very nice long clamps for a really good price.
Lowes has a good sale on Jorgensen clamps until 4 Jan
Buy the cheap ones at harbor freight first ( Pittsburgh clamps i believe ). I think they have a lifetime exchange warranty, they're amazingly cheap, you don't need parallel clamps unless you're workshop is already heavily established in most other regards
Here is an other clamping device, extremely efficient and very affordable, which I heavily use when doing dowel-thru joinery : wood screws.
Great video :) just what I was looking for. So I have a question. I want to make a dining table, made out of 3 oak planks, 12” in width. 36” in total. I want to Connect Them using dowels and glue. Can I use bar clamps for that instead of parallel clamps?😊
Yes you can
Thank you for this really helpful video! Do you, (or anyone reading this), have any recommendations for clamps for my 59 year old weak hands? I'm trying to camperize my minivan and I know I need to essentially build a variety of boxes and shelves. Thanks so much!
Check out Semble parallel clamps. They have a handle that will turn 90 degrees to help with tightening them down.
@@731Woodworks Thank you so much! I'll hunt them up ☺️
Great video as always! One question, have you ever tried Welding Pliers, Fast Release, C-Clamp Locking with Swivel Pads? The pads are a little smaller than Kreg’s but significantly cheaper. I have a couple of them but haven’t actually tried them yet. Amazon has some Irwin versions for $15, but Harbor Freight has their version for about $5.
I haven't tried those, but they should work similar to the Kregs
They're fine, and work most of the time, but the pressure point is small. For more surface area you can use a large washer with them. If you're working on a horizontal surface you can just lay the washers on the piece. Vertically double sided tape is your friend. DIY some Kreg clamps by tack welding or use JB Weld on the washer for a more permanent solution.
Woodworking covers a broad category.
I am enjoying smaller projects and in some cases I just use painters tape to hold the parts together while they dry.
Also, I prefer F-clamps that allow me to control the amount pressure over a fast clamp. The small fast clamps have not been reliable at all for me.
Vibration can also the fast clamps to lose their hold.
Bottom line, find out what works for you.
Can you please do an updated video on your workbench t-track and clamp system? I have been watching your videos for two or three years now and I know you've done it before but I have no idea how to find that old video because I built a workbench and I need to do a t-track clamp system on the top of my workbench.
Here is the video on that th-cam.com/video/CCnbT7qk9V0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dhe3WqCyGB7FIJLa&t=900
How do you clean off the dried glue off the parallel clamp?
For the pipe clamps don't buy the precut lengths it's cheaper to buy the 10ft pipe and have the store cut to size. I think they won't cut it to the sizes they already sell
@@joshuapuyear6818 yup at Home Depot 2 24 inch pipes cost the same as the 10ft
I store my clamps by clamping them (gently) on the edge of a shelf. Is this bad for them? I've been doing this with some Irwin Quick Clamps for over 30 years and they seem fine. Thanks.
Short harbor freight clamps are fine.. stay under 16 inches and you are good
I actually like my Bremans more than my Jorgensen Parallel clamp. Even the Bremen quick clamps are nice. Not a harbor fraight guy at all.
Bench saws and slides etc
What's the mat you have on top of your work bench?
Do pipe clamps do parrallel glueups well enough?
Yes they do
Being a beginner I used pipe clamps making a table that was 5 feet long and needed a fairly long clamp. I used pipe clamps and bought 6' pipe. I had also bought some 2' pipe to make it easier to do the shelf glue up. (Note. This was a table for the entry way that was only 18" deep and thus the 2' pipe). Well, my next project, I needed a 72" clamp. Well guess what? That 6' pipe would not work as obviously the clamps were not at the exact end. I went and bought some couplers and my 6' and 2' pipe became 8' pipe. Long story, but for a couple bucks to buy a coupler you can have some really long clamps without buying a bunch of extra pipe. Money saving tip for newbies. 🙂
When I need a longer clamp. I couple another piece of pipe on the end of my pipe clamp
Off of the clamp topic here. But I remember in one of your videos you let us know where you order your faith shirt from. I can’t find that link or name of the site.
Kerusso.com
It appears that Geronimo the Giraffe will be staying in the shop 😂
Couple things on the pipe clamps from my experience. Don't buy the Harbor freight pipe clamps. They slip when you tighten them.
If you use the galvanized pipe you won't get the black stain on glue ups. Black pipe is about a dollar more for a 10 foot pipe at my local home depot.
For the pipe clamps, is it better to use steel pipes or cast iron pipes?
I use steel pipes
1/2" or 3/4" pipes clamps?
Another beginner woodworker here. I use squeeze clamps and F clamps, but I'm wondering why the clamping distance (I believe it's called the throat) is the same for every clamp. I often have need of clamping something that reaches further than the distance covered by either style clamp. Anyone know?
Your option on Taylor Tool Clamps I Just Bought About 2000.00 Worth Of Them Did I Make A Mistake
Why has no one reviewed Rockler's parallel clamps?
Thank you so much for this video. Im about to buy clamps
Irwin clamps in the US must be different to the junk quality they sell in Aus.
My Jorgensen F-Clamps bend just as bad as the HF ones even without a lot of pressure.
Where did you get this statistic?
It's common knowledge among south Arkansas woodworkers.
Even before buying clamps, you need a shirt with the magic pockets! (Miracle pockets if you aren't into magic ones)
Because they're clamps, my clamp storage solution is to clamp them to table tops and shelves. I probably need to have a couple proper parallel clamps.
Did you just edit a shirt pocket into your shirt? LMAO!!