You can never have enough clamps

[Gasgt1]

While moving an antique barrister bookcase, the base started to separate.
We took it apart and hauled it to the shop.

It was in need of repair and missing some of the old glue blocks.
After cleaning everything it was ready for the final assembly.

It took 13 clamps to hold everything in place................you can never have enough clamps

 

[930dreamer]

I was helping another GJ member build a steel base for me. I had one steel C-clamp.

 

[1/2 Cup]

I have to admit to having a clamp fetish myself,

12 - Irwin quik clamps
6 - sash clamps
Dozens of assorted G Clamps
Bench clamps

They are just so handy.

 

[southalabama]

When I was a kid I used to hang out with dad in the shop. Sometimes when he visited a friend I got to tag along. His friend said..."you can't have too many clamps". I took it to heart. Sometimes when I have a big tool purchase I add a couple of clamps. I always buy clamps in pairs.

 

[rharman]

When I was a kid I used to hang out with dad in the shop. Sometimes when he visited a friend I got to tag along. His friend said..."you can't have too many clamps". I took it to heart. Sometimes when I have a big tool purchase I add a couple of clamps. I always buy clamps in pairs.

For some reason, I always buy in 4's.

 

[Jason280]

I've lost count of the number of clamps I have in the shop, somewhere north of 25-30....I never pass them up at the pawn shops.

 

[mtnwalton]

For some reason, I always buy in 4's.

+1....

 

[rharman]

I've lost count of the number of clamps I have in the shop, somewhere north of 25-30....I never pass them up at the pawn shops.

25-30? You have a long ways to go my friend......

 

[rdsk8ter]

25-30? You have a long ways to go my friend......

Most I have ever needed was about 10 but i had around 30 spare

 

[22george]

I include different size c-clamps and squeeze clamps in that also

 

[ihrescue]

While moving an antique barrister bookcase, the base started to separate.
We took it apart and hauled it to the shop.

It was in need of repair and missing some of the old glue blocks.
After cleaning everything it was ready for the final assembly.

It took 13 clamps to hold everything in place................you can never have enough clamps

So true. I really like those Irwin clamps. Speaking of Irwin clamps can anyone say where I can obtain some Irwin rubber cushions for the clamps? I lost tree off my clamps and cannot find a resource for replacements. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[rlitman]

A few years back, I saw a great deal on CL on Besey K body clamps (the red parallel jaw ones in the picture). I already had a healthy clamp collection, so I only bought 30 in assorted lengths from 3 to 5 feet.

 

[slip knot]

Yeah, you never have enough.

 

[930dreamer]

I found one more at the flea market today, nice Cincinnati No.540 5".

 

[ihrescue]

I understand Irwin replaces parts on their clamps without charge that's quality customer service. See support and service on their web site http://www.irwin.com/support-services/replacement-parts

 

[Tucko]

I was helping another GJ member build a steel base for me. I had one steel C-clamp.

OK, hand over the Man Card.....

 

[98TJ]

I've got a dozen or so bar clamps and a variety of specialty clamps. I usually only buy them as I need them.

Here's some Festool clamps I picked up a few days ago.

 

[1/2 Cup]

I purchased these 5" bench clamps last week, handy!

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[Barlow L]

Never seem to have enough although I find myself buying them at any garage sale, flea market or auction.
Last year when we were moving. I was sorting everything while packing, started out with a milk crate to put C clamps in but ended up filling 4 five gallon buckets.

Seems I had a bit more than I thought, kind of sneaks up on you buying one or two here / there.

 

[Toolfool]

I'm covered for the moment ....

 

[ch1]

A few hundred and counting.

 

[MP&C]

I never could get wood to weld worth a darn , so I typically stick with steel and vise grips.. But the same holds true when welding, you can never have enough clamps..

Some of the variety used:

Duck bills:

Welding clamps:

Curved jaw:

Flat jaw:

C-clamp:

Needle nose:

Got a few others holding the wagons front end mocked up together, and another few sacrificed to specialized body tools. Overall there's somewhere around 75 of them, most purchased used. Keep your eyes open on CL and local auctions..

 

[Gasgt1]

Some of my clamps hanging on a scaffold that doubles as a clamp rack.





Just picked up these bi ol Jorgensons for $4 ea

 

[toolmaven]

I have more clamps than I can count. Smallest are around 1/2" Largest are some pipe clamps made up to about 6 feet. Lots of C clamps, Bar clamps and cabinet maker's wooden hand screw clamps.

The photo is laminating a new top for a Craftsman workbench.

Ends: Forged 8" 400 type clamps, Williams or Armstrong, plus random 3"or
4" clamps on one end and Bessey light duty F clamps on other. Sides: 4" JET brand c-clamps on one and mostly older, USA clamps, 4" & 5" on the other.

Middle: To reach the center of the 2' wide top: Two (no longer carried) 12" deep Harbor Freight slide bar clamps. And . . . here's the kicker 4 Hargrave 21202, 8" x 12" deep super reach clamps, of different vintages (2 wing handle, 2 newer with t-bar). Look 'em up; they are $$$ clamps!

 

[ddawg16]

Well now, if we are going to count ALL types....I have a 'few'....

This is a pic of just 'some' of my wood working clamps....I have several bar clamps...4'..8'....then my wooden ones....then C clamps....then all the special clamps....and then my straps (the kind that can wrap around a frame)....90's..etc.

 

[signcrafter]

I have a good many clamps of various shapes and sizes, probably close to 100 of them all together. But it seems like I never have the kind or quantity I need for a certain project! And I always buy in pairs also. I was at lowes with the wife a while back and I said I needed another clamp for a project and I grabbed two. She said "didn't you say you only needed "A" clamp? I said ya but you can't just buy one clamp, they have to be bought in pairs. That has back fired on me many times since with her buying "pairs" of things she "needs"!

 

[-Brent-]

I am not worthy! I'm always on the lookout for some quality clamps that are inexpensive.

 

[BikerDad]

It's been said that you can never have enough clamps. That has been my experience. What's overlooked though is the Sad Paradox of Clamps, also known as SPoC, a logical contradiction.

You can never have enough clamps, yet you can have too many.

 

[Ozwelder]

Dawn clamps and vices. I love em.

Oz

 

[Ainsley]

Never have enough clamps for sure

 

[56vette461]

I always have enough to to start the job, but always three short of what I need to do it right. SOOOO, I slip out to buy some more. That's my story and I"m Stick'n To It!!!