Support Clamp

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Support Clamp

American Woodworker Editors AW136, Clamping, Clamps, Panel, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

To support a large panel while I drilled holes in the edge for dowels, I added a second sliding clamp jaw to a pipe clamp and clamped it to the edge of my workbench. -Steve Keller…
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Cam clamp is another great way to hold long workpieces

FineWoodworking cam clamps, Clamping Jigs, Clamps, Finishing, Holding Down Work, Shaping, Workshop Tips

A strong, low-profile option for holding long pieces firmly on the bench for handplaning or router work.

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EZ-Grip Router Wrenches

Serge Duclos AW136, DIY, Router Basics, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips, Wrench

I own several routers and they all have thin wrenches that are awkward to hold. To avoid frustration, I made the handles thicker by housing them in transparent plastic tubing from the hardware store. To keep the tubing in place, …
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Extendo Chucks

Serge Duclos AW143, Chucks, DIY, Drills, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

I have a hard time throwing things away, such as these chucks from a couple of worn-out drills. To put them back into service, I bought a 3 ft. long, 3/8″ dia. threaded rod at the hardware store and cut …
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