When you have a project that requires more than two hands, clamps make the ideal alternative to that extra pair of hands. Home remodeling or repair projects that require gluing need a source of constant and even pressure to make sure the glue sets. Clamps provide that much needed pressure. Although the clamp has many applicable uses in craft and hobby projects as well as in construction and all major labor-intensive industry, we will be discussing the home improvement variety of clamps in this guide.
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Popular Home Improvement Clamps
Hand tool clamps are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and functions. If you're planning on doing some furniture restoration or repair it's always a good idea to have a good set of woodworking clamps on hand. Following are the most popular home improvement and woodworking clamps.
* '''C clamp''' - Normally constructed of heavy steel and available in an assortment of sizes from extremely small to very large to accomodate home projects of any magnitude. The C clamp's versatility is derived from the fact that this clamp can be easily adjusted for tightness and looseness by the simple turn of a handle shaped like a T.
* '''Spring clamps''' - Are handheld and provide pressure based on the same premise as an ordinary clothespin.
* '''Hose clamp''' - If you're tackling a plumbing project or maybe just repairing dryer vent hose, chances are you have had to use a hose clamp to attach the dryer vent hose to the metal vent that is attached to the wall.
* '''Joint clamp'''- Whether you are repairing or even constructing new furniture for the home a bar clamp is one of the most valuable tools in your clamp arsenal. It's primary function when used with glue is to apply constant and stationary pressure to ensure a secure grip.
* '''Bar clamp''' - Provides much the same applicable tendencies as the joint clamp and is ideal for woodworkers, hobbyists and cabinet makers.
* '''Band clamps''' - Also known as "strap" clamps these useful tools are made of polyester webbing and provide perimeter clamping of round, rectangular and irregular shapes.
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Vice Grip Clamps
Vice grip clamps are unique in that they provide quick, easy locking and release action. The end of the clamp is much like a pair of pliers that have handles that are squeezed at the end providing much needed pinpoint pressure. For instance, some C clamp models have built-in vice grips. These clamps provide a locking capability and are fully adjustible by the simple twist of a metal knob at the end where you squeeze.
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