My must-have Clamp Set
One of the first challenges I had when it came to woodworking was choosing clamps. Every woodworking catalog or retail outlet offers dozens of possibilities. Plus, even if you only buy a few of each type of clamp, you’re talking about a hefty investment. You certainly don’t want to make any wrong choices. So, what do you really need?
The answer depends on the type of woodworking you’re going to do, the size of the projects you plan to build, and even how many projects you plan to have going at any one time. Over the years, I’ve used a wide range of clamp types and styles. But what follows is the “set” I find myself using most of the time to meet my clamping needs — and I think it’s a great set for any woodworker that’s just starting out.
WORKHORSE CLAMPS
My woodworking journey started with small projects — things like boxes and cutting boards. With projects that size, I didn’t need long, heavy-duty clamps. Instead, I started with what amounts to the workhorse clamps line of clamps for decades with great results.
