Kreg Classic Face Clamp 76mm/3"

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No woodworking shop is complete without a wide assortment of clamps in different types and sizes. Just about any carpentry or woodworking project that goes beyond merely hammering a couple of boards together requires the use of a clamp. But while all clamps serve the same basic function—holding two or more pieces together temporarily—there are many different types of these handy tools available, each with a slightly different use or benefit. Below are some of the more common types of clamps you’ll want to consider adding to your workshop.

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The Length: The length of the face clamp is variable and depends on the model of the clamp. But the length is measured as the distance from the edge of the jaw to the end of the handle. How To Use A Face Clamp. The Jaws: The jaws of the face clamp are long and curved pieces of metal that when brought together, form a C-shape. They have a stationary jaw, which remains fixed throughout the operation, and a moveable jaw, whose position can be adjusted. A pair of H-style or pipe clamps offer the ability to secure projects of various sizes, since the clamps themselves fit onto a metal pipe of your choosing. If you need to clamp a large tabletop, long shelves, or other similar projects, simply choose a pipe that is long enough for your purpose, and then slide the pair of H-style clamps onto opposing ends of the pipe. These BESSEY H-style pipe clamps fit any 3/4-inch pipe. A face clamp is made up of several parts that enable it to secure workpieces tightly and without damage. The Throat Depth: The throat depth of the face clamp is referred to as the distance from the ends of the jaws to the edge of the handle. The throat depth determines how large a workpiece can be clamped by that specific clamp. Some face clamps are designed with longer throats so they can accommodate larger workpieces.The Pressure Screw: When the jaws of the face clamp are closed, the screw can then be used to adjust the amount of pressure that is released by the jaws and onto the workpiece.

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The clamping faces are what set the face clamp apart from other forms of clamps as the clamping faces are very wide, ensuring the pressure is spread very thoroughly across the width of the workpiece. The width of the clamping faces also ensures that it can hold down large-sized workpieces relatively easy and can also be used to hold thin pieces in their grip. Bar Clamp: Also called an F-clamp, due to its shape, the bar clamp opens much wider than a C-clamp, allowing you to hold much larger workpieces together. There are bar clamps as small as 6 inches, but most woodworkers find that 24 to 36 inches is the most useful for large projects. These parts include the two jaws, the pressure screw, an adjusting lever, clamping faces, and a handle. The sizes and some other factors of the clamp, however, depend on the model and make of the face clamp. The Handle: The handle of the face clamp is a long piece of metal that the user holds on to while clamping the workpiece in place. The handle is sometimes covered with latex to increase the grip. The handle of the face clamp is also responsible for joining all the parts of the clamp together. The throat, which is the depth of the clamp, measuring from the frame of the clamp to the tip of its jaw. This measurement determines how far the clamp can reach into the material being held.

Corner Clamp: This is a specialty clamp that’s designed to hold pieces together at a 90-degree angle. It’s a very useful clamp if you are building picture frames, drawers, or similar items. Face clamps are typically made from steel so they are very strong and durable, and as such can withstand high pressures during the clamping operation. The face clamp has a stationary jaw on one side and a moveable jaw on the other side that is controlled by an integrated lever.

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Then you need to place the jaws of the clamp around the workpiece with the jaws on either side of the workpiece, so it is encompassed by the clamp. You then need to rotate the screw of the clamp to the right to bring the jaws together adjust the clamping pressure. This light-to-moderate duty clamp is 36 inches long and has a 3.5-inch throat, which is the maximum depth of the jaws extending from its bar or frame. It exerts up to 1,100 pounds of clamping pressure, which is more than enough for most DIY projects. The clamp itself weighs 4.5 pounds which is a bit on the heavy side. However, it's a must-have for any carpentry or woodworking shop, whether professional or hobbyist.The pressure that has been selected using the screw will be retained for some time by the clamp. The position of the screw on the clamp can vary depending on the model and make of the clamp. Most face clamps, however, have the pressure screw located at the end of the handle to provide easy rotation for the user. If you want a versatile clamp that works for many different types of projects, is large enough to handle even sizable pieces, and has enough clamping power to keep your project firmly in place for as long as you need, then look no further than the BESSEY 36-Inch Clutch-Style Bar Clamp But if you just want to add a few lightweight bar clamps to your collection without spending a bundle, then the WORKPRO 6-Piece Bar Clamp Set is perfect for your needs. What to Look for in a Woodworking Clamp Type You must first open the jaws of the clamp by pushing the lever away from the handle. This step will pull the moveable jaw away from the fixed jaw and creates the space needed for the workpiece to fit in. The location of the moveable jaw is controlled by the lever, so when the lever is pushed away from the handle the moveable jaw will move away from the fixed jaw, leading to the clamp being opened. However, when the lever is moved towards the handle, the moveable jaw also moves towards the stationary jaw and closes in on it. The Jaw Opening: The jaw opening can easily be defined as how far away the moveable jaw can move from the fixed jaw. This opening space or width between the ends of the two jaws is known as the jaw opening and it determines the clamp’s capacity.