When I first came across one of these amidst my Dad’s woodworking stuff, I definitely found them awkward, and as you say, unintuitive. However, I figured out/taught myself the quick-roll technique for moving the jaws wider/narrower. I then figured out a technique for getting the clamp jaws such that I get a good parallel clamping action. For adjustment, I don’t roll both handles in the same rotational direction simultaneously as demonstrated in this video. What I do: I get the jaws close to where they should be on the (dry) work to be glued up (i.e. “the work”) using the quick-roll technique demonstrated here. Then I perform a simple iterative process, starting with the back of the jaw, followed by the front: 1. Tighten the back of the jaw onto the work with the back hand-screw only, then loosen the back hand-screw just enough to free the clamp from the work. 2. Tighten the front of the jaw onto the work with the front hand-screw only, then loosen the front hand-screw just enough to free the clamp from the work.. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary, usually two to three times, and you’ll be ready to use the clamp for glue up.
Great tutorial! I’ve struggled with these for years. I’m going to put these principles to work today. 3:50 “…unless you’re left handed. Then, I can’t help you.” 🤣
Best tool for someone with a minimal work bench. I use a heavy clamp to secure it to a table, and then it function as a vise. It's so versatile I could not carve wood without it.
I'm left handed and I just simply put the forward screw in my right hand and it all falls into place. same way. all you are doing is flipping it over left to right 180 deg. works fine for me. thanks for the demo !
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!I found some vintage mint condition Craftsman clamps and I hated using them. I faked my way to use them but they were always my last resort. This video taught me a lot!
Great video, I don't have one of these (for some reason they are difficult to get where I live) but I never thought it would be so complicated to use one of them properly.
I've always called my Hand Screw Clamps the "F-Bomb Clamps" Because everytime I go to use them the F-Bombs start flying, eventually so do the Clamps across the Shop. 😂
I started using those clamps back in 79 when I was in high school, but your way of doing it doesn't work for a left-handed person, it all has to be reversed. they're Great Clips to use
When I first came across one of these amidst my Dad’s woodworking stuff, I definitely found them awkward, and as you say, unintuitive. However, I figured out/taught myself the quick-roll technique for moving the jaws wider/narrower. I then figured out a technique for getting the clamp jaws such that I get a good parallel clamping action. For adjustment, I don’t roll both handles in the same rotational direction simultaneously as demonstrated in this video.
What I do: I get the jaws close to where they should be on the (dry) work to be glued up (i.e. “the work”) using the quick-roll technique demonstrated here. Then I perform a simple iterative process, starting with the back of the jaw, followed by the front:
1. Tighten the back of the jaw onto the work with the back hand-screw only, then loosen the back hand-screw just enough to free the clamp from the work.
2. Tighten the front of the jaw onto the work with the front hand-screw only, then loosen the front hand-screw just enough to free the clamp from the work.. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary, usually two to three times, and you’ll be ready to use the clamp for glue up.
Great tutorial! I’ve struggled with these for years. I’m going to put these principles to work today.
3:50 “…unless you’re left handed. Then, I can’t help you.” 🤣
Best tool for someone with a minimal work bench. I use a heavy clamp to secure it to a table, and then it function as a vise. It's so versatile I could not carve wood without it.
Thank you Genleman🎉
I'm left handed and I just simply put the forward screw in my right hand and it all falls into place. same way. all you are doing is flipping it over left to right 180 deg. works fine for me. thanks for the demo !
Nice. Good job demonstrating and explaining how to use these.
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Excellent tutorial. "I have you now, wooden clamps!"
The beauty of them is also that they're very useful with the jaws not parallel at times.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!I found some vintage mint condition Craftsman clamps and I hated using them. I faked my way to use them but they were always my last resort. This video taught me a lot!
I use a pair as a "moxon vise" to clamp wide panels on the long side of the bench. I clamp the jaws on the top of the bench with holdfasts.
Thank You Thank You I've always had the same issue but not anymore!!! Awesome tips.
Never had a problem before, now I'm going to have trouble. But damn I love mine.
Never thought i would want one - I will be getting some soon
helpful tips for a tool I like to use but always felt clumsy with
Best for holding small stock when using drill press or bandsaw
I'll dust mine off and give them a try now that I know how to use them properly! thanks!
"unless you're left handed, then I can't help you." lol well I guess I'm SOL when it comes to these!
Handy technique, i didn't know this nuance for this clamp! The devil is in the details!
"It's not an intuitive tool"-I'll say!
Thank you, Jedi Master, for revealing the secret.
Great video, I don't have one of these (for some reason they are difficult to get where I live) but I never thought it would be so complicated to use one of them properly.
Haha - so easy! Great stuff.
Awesome info, but how much of a struggle was it to write this title and avoid innuendo?
The struggle is real.
but this clamp is for wood but not for steel not?
I've always called my Hand Screw Clamps the "F-Bomb Clamps"
Because everytime I go to use them the F-Bombs start flying, eventually so do the Clamps across the Shop. 😂
Aka F in the curl they want to hide
I haven't seen one of those since wood shop class in the 80s.
I started using those clamps back in 79 when I was in high school, but your way of doing it doesn't work for a left-handed person, it all has to be reversed. they're Great Clips to use