WORKSHOP TIPS

Magnetic Clamping Pads

C-clamps can mak nasty dents that are tough to sand out. Pads or block will prevent this, but they're often awkward to hold in place while you tighten the clamps. I make pads that don't require extra hands.

I bought a roll of 1-inch wide adhesive backed magazine strips from a craft store and cut off a number of long lengths. I adhered these strips to 1¼" wide pieces of ¼" plywood. Using a miter saw, I cut these pieces into shorter lengths as needed to fit the