Clamping & Gluing

These useful clamping and gluing tricks can help you avoid sticky situations.


7 Clever Woodworking Clamping Tricks for Tricky Glueups

7 Clever Woodworking Clamping Tricks for Tricky Glueups

Tackle tricky woodworking glueups with seven clever clamping techniques using cauls, wedges, handscrews, and simple shop-made accessories. Read More

How to Glue Wood Joints for Maximum Strength

How to Glue Wood Joints for Maximum Strength

Strong woodworking joints depend on more than good joinery. Learn how proper fit, glue coverage, and clamping create strong, reliable … Read More

Shop-Made Spring Clamp

Shop-Made Spring Clamp

A simple wood clamp that fits the bill when you're in a pinch. Read More

Extended Reach Clamps

Extended Reach Clamps

Here's a simple way to extend the reach and the life of your humble old C-clamp. Read More

Junk Mail Glue Spreader

Junk Mail Glue Spreader

Save those junk mail cards and use them as a cheap glue spreader. Read More

Right Angle Clamp

Right Angle Clamp

This simple shop-made jig provides you with an extra hand when it comes to assembly. All it takes is a … Read More

Drill Press Clamping Block

Drill Press Clamping Block

Some wood blocks, along with a regular, F-style bar clamp, allow you to “step over” the webbing to secure items … Read More

T-Track Workbench Upgrades: 3 Clever Clamping Accessories

T-Track Workbench Upgrades: 3 Clever Clamping Accessories

Turn your workbench into a versatile clamping station with T-track accessories for holding, supporting, and securing woodworking projects. Read More

Cheap Edge Clamps

Cheap Edge Clamps

Thin strips of wood easily conceal and protect the edges of plywood panels. The trick is clamping it for a … Read More

DIY Bench Top Clamp for Your Workbench

DIY Bench Top Clamp for Your Workbench

Need a quick way to secure a workpiece to your bench? This shop-made clamp uses dowel pins, a threaded insert, … Read More

Assembly Helpers

Assembly Helpers

Some shop-made helping hands work in tandem with the T-track in your fence to alleviate some assembly woes. Read More

Bench Vise Shims

Bench Vise Shims

Securing a workpiece on one side of the vise on your workbench can cause the jaws to deflect. This racking … Read More

Better Glue Dispenser

Better Glue Dispenser

Assembly time can get hectic. One way to keep things on an even keel is to have a place for … Read More

Benchtop Clamping Solution

Benchtop Clamping Solution

Holding large workpieces, like panels or shelves, on edge isn't always easy. And if you need to work on several … Read More

Clamp Handle Upgrade

Clamp Handle Upgrade

It can be tough to get a solid grip on the handles of small bar clamps. The solution can be … Read More