Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or a weekend hobbyist, there are certain tools that are essential to have in your workshop. Pipe clamps are one of those tools. They may not get used every day, but when you need them, you really need them. Here’s a quick guide on how to use pipe clamps for…
Wood panels are thin sheets of wood that have been cut to a specific size and shape. They’re used in construction for many different reasons, but most commonly, they’re used to build walls and roofs, as well as interior and exterior deckings such as pergolas, gazebos, playhouses, arches and more. Various types of wood panels…
Most woodworking jobs cannot be accomplished without glue to reinforce the adhesion of bonded materials or to firmly keep pieces of wood together. However, if specific approaches are not used, the glue dries up before the assembly is completed. So, you need some panel clamps to ease your job. Since there are lots of panel…
If you’ve ever tried to clamp a large panel by yourself, you know it can be a frustrating experience. The panel wants to warp and twist, and the clamps just don’t seem to hold it in place. But with a little bit of knowledge about how to clamp a large panel easily and get a…
A good woodworking clamp can be a huge asset to your woodshop, but even the best woodworking clamps will have glue build-up after using them with your project. If you wait to clean the glue off, it will be harder to remove later on. This guide on how to clean wood glue off clamps will…
When cutting wood, the most important step after choosing the right saw blade is clamping the wood down so that it doesn’t move while you’re cutting. This ensures that your cuts are clean and precise every time, and it prevents injuries from moving pieces of wood unexpectedly as you cut them. Read on to learn…
Pipe clamps have been used since the time of the Roman Empire, and they’re still used today in construction and carpentry alike. They are inexpensive, easy to use, and able to hold large pieces of wood together under significant weight or pressure. This guide will help you understand how do pipe clamps work and give…
Parallel clamps are very commonly used in carpentry and joinery work to hold two pieces of wood together so that they can be worked on and permanently joined at the end of the process. How do parallel clamps work? Let us first understand how they actually work so that we can appreciate their true utility,…
When you’re looking to clamp something tightly together, there are two main styles of clamps that most people encounter in the workshop: bar clamps and parallel clamps. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so we decided to make an in-depth comparison between bar clamp vs parallel clamp so you can choose which one to use…
Woodworking clamps are often a necessary part of construction and carpentry, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave unattractive marks on whatever it is you’re working on. Here are a few tips for getting around that problem. How To Clamp Without Damage How to Clamp Without Leaving Marks On Your Workpiece? First, use a…
