Tame tricky clamp-ups
Before tackling a difficult clamp-up, walk through it first without glue (known as a "dry fit").
Right-angle brace gives you a corner on clamping tasks
Anytime you need to hold two large workpieces at a right angle, say while you're screwing or gluing them together, you need one or more of these plywood triangles.
Tips for hassle-free glue ups
Woodworkers often turn to their hobby to relax. But the time pressure of completing an assembly before the glue dries often creates the very stress you want to avoid. Don't blow a blood vessel: Take a deep breath, kick up your feet, and have a nice herbal tea while you read these helpful tips to help you banish the stress from your glue-up routine.
A few of our favorite clamps
We have a lot of clamps in the WOOD® shop—like an embarrassment-of-riches amount of clamps. But we still have favorites. Here are some that our project designers, Kevin and John, depend on every day and recommend to anyone looking to chase that elusive "enough clamps" status.
Clamp Beyond Your Clamp Capacity
Every bit as frustrating as not having enough clamps is not having clamps that reach where needed. Whether you need to span a cabinet or wide panel, or apply clamping force beyond the reach of a clamp's jaws, these tips help you stretch your clamp's potential. And you won't have to store all those long bars or pipes.
Beginner's Guide to Clamps
Get a grip without spending a bundle.
