How to make a simple carpenters clamp

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  • @HighWealder
    @HighWealder Рік тому +5

    Great.
    Several other designs for making clamps in the book 'The Resourceful Woodworker ' by Robert Wearing 1991.

  • @ranjitfernando5241
    @ranjitfernando5241 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much Peter. You were the only person I found to explain the whole works step by step as far as possible with dimensions. Dimensions are very important.
    Thank you once again

  • @Itsnotmethistime
    @Itsnotmethistime Рік тому +1

    Very much appreciated, Peter. I enjoyed the clarity and pacing of your description. These clamps cost about $40+ here in Canada so I think I'll have a go at making at least one for holding oddly-shaped parts when drilling, etc. Subscribed.

  • @hugostare8695
    @hugostare8695 4 роки тому +6

    Charming old-school British style tutorial, makes a pleasant change, Thanks Peter, subscribed!

  • @qwasqwe
    @qwasqwe 7 років тому +4

    You should have your own TV show Peter. Great enthusiasm, technical detail and humour. What an inspirational chap.

  • @DRJMF1
    @DRJMF1 6 місяців тому +1

    Great work, thanks for sharing, another significant cost saving. These clamps get held down flat on your bench using bench dogs to secure wood when chiselling mortises etc. very useful. Maybe you can show us how to make sash window clamps which are expensive too.

  • @hanzon1529
    @hanzon1529 5 років тому +1

    Very good presentation as usual from Peter. Many thanks.

  • @andyfarmer759
    @andyfarmer759 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Peter, these are much easier to make than the ones in plans that I have. They are quite time consuming and won't work any better than yours.

  • @rudolfpeters367
    @rudolfpeters367 4 роки тому +1

    Jetzt habe ich verstanden, wie solche Klemmen funktionieren. Habe schon mal eine gebaut, die aber nicht richtig funktioniert. Mal sehen, ob ich die nach dem Muster retten kann. Danke für das Video - Rudi

  • @ceeF4
    @ceeF4 7 років тому +1

    As an apprentice (20 years ago 😔) I found men in cow gowns always to be informative....my theory is still relevant today! Great video 👍

  • @xoncention3265
    @xoncention3265 7 років тому +1

    Another nice video - explained well. You can also make your own cross dowels to fit whatever thickness material you need if unable to locate a local source. Booker rod is always available in different thread types and pitches, so you can gain a differing level of torque options by choosing different threads. Another option would be to fill the cross dowel holes with a contrasting timber and make this a feature. You can make a clamp with a very deep clamping surface using the counter screw engineered clamp design you have just outlined.

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      Some excellent suggestions. Thank you. Peter

  • @eggster71
    @eggster71 3 роки тому +1

    Nice, well thought out video. Thanks!

  • @drewscreen
    @drewscreen 3 роки тому +2

    This type of clamp is unparalleled for holding round or odd-shaped items securely in the drill press, or for holding small items securely for operations that normally would require holding your fingers too close to whirling blades, or belts.

  • @itzmeagain8011
    @itzmeagain8011 7 років тому +4

    Great video Peter and a good project for a novice like me with few clamps! Thanks again for your efforts.

  • @georgedennis2719
    @georgedennis2719 3 роки тому

    New tothe channel for this great video. What I'd really like to know is where to get the very handy shop coat. I hate aprons.

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  3 роки тому

      Hi George, It came from a UK farmers' store called Mole Valley Farmers. Cheers. Peter

  • @TheBikerDodge
    @TheBikerDodge 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid. Clear instructions. Subscribed

  • @1PoodleKing1
    @1PoodleKing1 3 роки тому

    I dont understand what the smooth barrel nuts do. The clamp should be able to operate quite well with just the locking nuts right?

  • @cheesegrater2018
    @cheesegrater2018 7 років тому +5

    Hello Peter, can you show us a close up of your rod and nuts? I just want to compare against my own. Thanks!

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      I am unable to do that without making a new video. The rod is stainless steel (A4) 8 mm threaded and the nuts are Nyloc 8 mm stainless steel. Peter

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      Yes, a tricky one ! Peter

    • @cheesegrater2018
      @cheesegrater2018 7 років тому

      I'm glad someone got the joke! .. I guess I didn't make it obvious enough :P

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      I had to take the safe approach - there must be another channel which may help you ! It is good to have a bit of a laugh now and then. Cheers. Peter

  • @GNU_Linux_for_good
    @GNU_Linux_for_good Рік тому

    06:36 Do you have a video about that _kliklamp vise_ Peter?

  • @hai99noi
    @hai99noi 5 років тому +1

    Very nice presentation and workmanship. Thank you for sharing your work.

  • @brightnuertey1451
    @brightnuertey1451 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir I like your Tortorella and i want more update from you

  • @nunoandre4964
    @nunoandre4964 4 роки тому +2

    Luckly come to your video, very well explained all the details, very few coment all the details like a professor :) Thk you for sharing

  • @billfromelma
    @billfromelma 7 років тому +1

    Hey Peter, very clear build. Great job!

  • @ianrose2823
    @ianrose2823 7 років тому +1

    Clever Peter! Nice work .Enjoy your videos here in NB Canada.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Рік тому

    Fantastic! Thank you very much, I'm going to make some! 😃
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @ronh9384
    @ronh9384 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video Peter. Another good one. I just finished your e-book "Stone Message" from Amazon. A very good read my friend. I was up until 5 a.m. because I couldn't put it down! If I had stumbled upon it on Amazon and did not know you wrote it I would definitely have said that parts of it sounded just like Peter as your voice came through it in a few paragraphs. Those sections read as if you were reading it to me. Well done.

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому +1

      Hi Ron, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the book. I get a lot of people trying to encourage me to write more but I would have to stop doing the UA-cam work then. Cheers. Peter

    • @ronh9384
      @ronh9384 7 років тому +1

      Hi Peter. As much as I enjoyed the book, I enjoy the videos more. Please stick with the video's " He said begrudgingly " hahaha

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому +1

      Will do for now ! Peter

  • @genardusfaberus6514
    @genardusfaberus6514 4 роки тому +1

    Very good explanation, thank you.

  • @fredrik.larsen
    @fredrik.larsen 6 років тому +2

    Thank you for sharing! I really appreciate your humble attitude. Love from Norway

  • @MINGLE2008
    @MINGLE2008 7 років тому

    Very detailed video. I enjoy watching. Only suggestion the size of the clamp.

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      Hi Christopher, Thank you - what about the size? Peter

  • @CasualDIY
    @CasualDIY 7 років тому +1

    And that's exactly what I need in my shop! Thank you for your video:)

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому +1

      Glad to help. Cheers. Peter

    • @tombabington2823
      @tombabington2823 3 роки тому

      Nice job on the hand screw clamps, Peter! Is the wood you used ash? Also, I’ve admired your Leigh D4 dovetail jig storage box/stand! Are there plans available for that very practical piece? Thanks!

  • @sparkfishes
    @sparkfishes 6 років тому +1

    But where do you get the wood from?

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  6 років тому

      Hi James, Just "Google" timber merchants or wood suppliers and see what comes up in your area. A company near Frome in Somerset called Timbersource will take internet orders ad deliver anywhere in mainland UK. Many builders' merchants stock a variety of hard woods as well as sheet materials. Peter

  • @martylawrence1092
    @martylawrence1092 6 років тому

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't you have to screw to the left (ie in reverse) to tighten your clamps? this would feel unnatural. I think you would want your fixed nuts at the handle end of the threaded rod.

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  6 років тому

      Hi Marty, You are probably right. I must say that I am not a fan of this type of clamp and only made the one in the video to show people that clamps can be home made. Cheers. Peter

  • @richardhawkins2647
    @richardhawkins2647 6 років тому

    Hi Peter, that really helpful, exactly what I want to make. Could you give the dimensions you used please. They look like ideal proportions for what I want to make. Thank you.

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  6 років тому

      Hi Richard, I am away from the workshop but each half of the body is about 240 mm x 40 mm x 50 mm. Peter

    • @richardhawkins2647
      @richardhawkins2647 6 років тому +1

      @@NewBritWorkshop Thank you Peter. That helps. Take care.

  • @MrCpolzin
    @MrCpolzin 6 років тому +1

    What a lovely video,thanks mate

  • @markfinney8783
    @markfinney8783 7 років тому +1

    Hi Peter, very much enjoy your videos, so thank you! If you don't mind answering a couple of questions, what wood did you use for this and where do you buy it generally? I have a difficult time sourcing decent timber in the South West for a reasonable price.

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      Hi Mark, In my Workshop Notes #10 video I tell everyone about Timbersource who now do the most competitive online service in the UK. Unlike other outfits they will send just a single piece of wood if required and this really suits me as I am a long way from them. The wood is ash. Peter

    • @markfinney8783
      @markfinney8783 7 років тому

      Thanks for this, I will check the video out and their website! Brilliant.

  • @LittlePetieWheat
    @LittlePetieWheat 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for naming "dowel barrel nuts"

  • @nestorshahaf6788
    @nestorshahaf6788 7 років тому

    great job
    What is the clamp size,
    total length?
    Is there a connection with thread rod size?

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      Hi Nestor, It is about 240 mm long and the rod is 8 mm. I would not go any small for the rod size for a clamp of this size. Cheers. Peter

    • @nestorshahaf6788
      @nestorshahaf6788 7 років тому

      thanks peter

  • @eversleyowl
    @eversleyowl 7 років тому

    Another nice video Peter! One, no doubt dumb, question if I may. What purpose are the two dowel nuts that you drill out performing?

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      They are held in place on the threaded bar by the two nuts on either side. That way they anchor the end of the 8 mm bar in the (respective) wooden clamp block. Peter

    • @eversleyowl
      @eversleyowl 7 років тому

      OK, understood Peter. But if you did not drill the perpendicular 12mm hole for the barrel nut could you just drill an 8mm hole through the jaw with a 15mm and 18mm recess at the respective ends? Then the two nuts would lock against the wood?

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      The problem then is that the stress will damage the wood. The barrel nut spreads the load and stops the wood from splitting. Peter

    • @eversleyowl
      @eversleyowl 7 років тому

      OK, again makes perfect sense. Having now seen how inexpensive they are seems no point in not using them. Thanks again for the video and being so helpful in responding to comments. I hope one day to bump into you so I can thank you in person.

  • @TheSchummie
    @TheSchummie 7 років тому

    Hello Peter, thank you very much for the video about the clamp, it's easier to make than I thought.
    It's allways a great day for me when you have a new video, yes my life is not that exciting :-)

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      You need to start a project and think about nothing else until it is complete. Then, spend some time trying to work out how you would do it better the next time. When that is done, start a new project and do not give yourself the time to think about yourself or the difficulties that life has thrown at you. Cheers. Peter

    • @HenSchum
      @HenSchum 7 років тому

      Sorry Peter, because off my illness/handicap I can't woodwork any more, I lie 95% off the day on bed, because off the severe pain I have,
      despite all the pain medication (f.e. Morpfine) . But I keep hoping for a wonder.

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      Hi Hen, I did not realise that things had progressed the way that you describe. I know how awful it is to be on morphine for any length of time as the side effects are not good. I will think of you as I do my videos and try and get something out there for you very soon. Peter

  • @matshallsten19
    @matshallsten19 2 роки тому

    Hi. What is the dimension of these clamps? 🇸🇪

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  2 роки тому

      Hi Mats, You can make them any size you like. Peter

  • @alwoolhouse6255
    @alwoolhouse6255 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect instruction for me - just about to make some of these. Thank you Peter.

  • @mjjayful
    @mjjayful 5 років тому +1

    Great instructional video, thanks. Liked & subscribed!

  • @lorettacrabtree7816
    @lorettacrabtree7816 Рік тому +1

    Very useful 😊

  • @Jimwho77
    @Jimwho77 7 років тому

    Great informative video as usual. Easy to follow. Was that a new Festool sander or an RTS 400 with a special should on it? Looked like a special dust collector attachment.

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      Hi Jim, It was a standard RTS 400 with the supplied protector. The dust collection is standard as well. I now have TWO go to sanders, the ETS EC 150/3 and the RTS 400. Cheers. Peter

    • @Jimwho77
      @Jimwho77 7 років тому

      New Brit Workshop Thanks Peter. I don't think we received them in the US. Mine is about 3 - 4 years old and I use it all the time on smaller projects. I to have the 150/3 and it's my go to sander.

  • @MultiWarrior63
    @MultiWarrior63 7 років тому

    Thanks Peter, great video buddy

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому +1

      Hi Ken, One day the chap who asked me to do this will tell me who he is ! Cheers. Peter

  • @mrthoth9239
    @mrthoth9239 7 років тому

    Hi Peter,
    As always, a great and well presented video! I have what is probably a stupid question: I notice that other hand screw designs eg Jorgensen have the barrel nuts mounted offset from the centreline of each jaw - is there a technical reason for this, or is it just style? The clamps I built from your design work perfectly so I am just curious!

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      I did not know that and do not know why. Cheers, Peter

    • @mick1gallagher
      @mick1gallagher 2 роки тому

      That should be obvious more meat in front of the dowel nut fo strenth

  • @neilsumner1929
    @neilsumner1929 7 років тому

    Great video Peter, I've been thinking about making some of those clamps for a while. Now I have a full 'how to' video to follow.
    Can I ask what you think of the Zyclops ratchet. Is it as useful as they appear? Can it perform as a ratchet and screwdriver as well as the individual tools it replaces. Or is it a bit clumsy at both operations?
    Thanks
    -Neil

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  7 років тому

      Hi Neil, I use the Zyclops quite a lot and it works really well. Obviously it is a "Jack of all trades" and so there are some compromises when used as a screwdriver. However, having everything in one pouch is very useful. Peter

  • @nikcrocker6380
    @nikcrocker6380 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely bloody fantastic educator; clear concise and digestible. T H A N K Y O U

  • @rodw
    @rodw 6 років тому +2

    I enjoyed your video Thank You

  • @profifox2168
    @profifox2168 6 років тому

    Hi. thank you for video. I Have followed it and clamps don't work as those clamps are supposed to. problem is with the design you have used, in case you have 2 same direction rods (not opposite) you have to have threaded dowel bold of both rods on the same clamp and not opposite as you have shown. If you build it as shown, using this clamp is cumbersome and you can't operate them as one should (easy parallel closing and opening). I have fixed mine and they work as expected but it is something that could have been mentioned in video.

    • @NewBritWorkshop
      @NewBritWorkshop  6 років тому +1

      Yes, there are many designs for these and some are better than others as you have discovered. The great thing is that you have used your initiative and found the design that suits your needs. Well done. Peter

  • @michaelrafa100
    @michaelrafa100 3 роки тому

    These aren't exactly like the Jorgensen clamp. The original uses both left and right hand threads and dowel rods. There are clamp kits available with the correct hardware but the cost is nearly the same as buying a pre-made clamp.

  • @BDM_PT
    @BDM_PT 7 років тому +2

    Hi there from Portugal,
    Nice :D
    Obrigado(Thanks)

  • @harrymason1053
    @harrymason1053 Рік тому +1

    Just use ordinary nuts and some gorilla glue. Save some money. No need for nylon stops on the nuts.

  • @vonhier
    @vonhier 6 років тому

    Hello Peter, thank you for this video. I watched an old shipwright on YT a few days ago. These guys have wooden clamps which are no longer available today. (ua-cam.com/video/9xG9y1yhj-s/v-deo.html - in the video at 13:51 min) The idea is to have a clamp like yours but double-sided so that pressure is archived by just one nice rod and the opposing end of the clamp. Now I will follow your instructions to make some double sided clamps for my amateur boat workshop. Very helpful. Greetings from Germany U.K.

  • @24revealer
    @24revealer 7 років тому

    Hi Peter,
    Here is a great link to instructions on the Shop Fox clamps with measurements: pics.woodstockint.com/manuals/d3016_m.pdf