Which woodworking clamps should you buy?

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[dcmsr]

59 yrs old and as a beginner this information is golden.

[xxakli]

I always include this man's opinion when making determinations on woodworking decisions . . .

[marksstudio]

As a long time journeyman I know my share of tips and tricks, but I love the way you explain things and am so glad somebody of your caliber is on YouTube giving tips and tricks to the inexperienced as well as the experienced. I enjoy your channel immensely. Keep on going.

[NeoArchitec]

This breakdown was awesome. Thanks for the number recommendation as well.

[michaeltrivette]

I've always got enough clamps....
Right until that moment when I don't.

Nothing brings a project to s slowdown like being 2 clamps short of gluing that 3rd table.

[thomassciurba]

I love my Jurgensen pistol grip clamps. Expensive but very handy.

[coreygrua]

I’ve now watched this one twice. The advice is excellent, as usual. What a blessing to have Stumpy!

[kathleen]

I am new to wood projects. Thanks for this great video. Been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what type of clamps I need. This is great. Thanks for creating this easy to understand video all about clamps. The pistol clamps are what I need to start. THANKS

[lukefitt]

The mini squeeze clamps have been the best chip clips and I’ll never go back :)

[petermenningen]

You omitted the old style wood cam lever f-style clamp which I find useful especially for repairs and exocic wood glueups. Mine have cork faces for mar prevention. I inherited mine from my dad who brought them from Germany in 1954.

[LUckybones]

As a newb woodworker, I was not aware there were so many types of clamps. Thanks!

[brianfreeman]

As always, the preparation you put into your vids is obvious, and SO effective.

[dmc]

How refreshing to have honest professional advice on what we really need. Thanks

[mikeygbrooklynny]

I love this guy. Articulate, intelligent and fun to watch.

[Test-ucsl]

As with most tools, it's all in how you use them. I imagine we've all done some pretty creative clamping- perhaps Stumpy might put together a video on the subject.
Personally, in addition to my assortment of clamps, I keep a 5 gallon pail filled with wedges. I've used various lead blocks (ballast salvaged from boats), rope, ratchet straps, hose clamps and threaded rod. I've made spring clamps by splitting short sections of pvc pipe, and for oddly shaped glue-ups, I've had good results with the rolls of stretchy plastic wrap sold next to the moving boxes and packing supplies.

[campbellmj]

Not mentioned, but cam clamps are quite useful. I use them primarily for small boxes that don't require a lot of pressure. I believe they are the main-stay clamps for luthiers.

[aleksandraostrowska]

I ve been making ferniture for 5 years, making kitchen doors twice, making doors, making tables, tv stand etc and i only own 14 bar clamps, one spring clamp for stop blocks, a few very old but very good f style clapms, two irwin quick realease clamps(bought them recently and i made a mistake), one band clamp for mitre joints, 5 parallel clamps. 4 k body from bessey and one that was shown on video, same one but red and its seems to be much better then bessey for half a price. The handle allows to put more presure then bessey. They are no name brand, bought them in cech rep. If i need long clamps i put two bars together. Dont buy clamp beacause they offer a lot of presure. If joint is good no need for huge amount of kgs. Altough i wish to buy a few aluminum clapms because they are light. Good videos. Thanks

[docghines]

I really like the ratcheting type of Bessey clamp for many projects. I use them all the time.

[richardborge]

As a newbie expanding into DIY woodworking, the issue of clamps has been frustrating. So many choices, so much money! Thank you for your tips and guidance in this matter. I will be starting my collection as outlined. Much appreciated.

[WoodenCreationz]

Best clamps. Skip the Bessy f clamp and get the one at harbor freight that are blue and rubber handle. Don't buy pistol clamps at harbor freight. The break easily. Buy irwins instead. Pipe clamps are perfect for big glue ups. Spring clamps work great and cheap are fine. Great review stubby!!!