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Clamps are invaluable for woodworkers, but beneficial for any maker/builder. We only have two hands with which to work, so devices that can free up our hands are extremely useful, even if working with multiple people. A variety of clamps are available to use in the HHS maker space, as seen below.
Parallel Jaw Clamps
These clamps are used to glue multiple boards together into large panels as seen in tables and desk tops. They're also perfect for smaller glue-ups like cutting boards and chess boards. As their name suggests, parallel jaw clamps are ideal for those jobs because they guarantee precise and evenly distributed parallel pressure from both sides. They adjust to rough distance with a level-pull and are precisely brightened and loosened with a twisting handle, which allows the user to make sure they are just tight enough for the job at hand. Our shop as 24" and 50" versions. The 50" versions are the most expensive clamp in the shop, costing $110 per pair.
Face Clamps
These hold two pieces of material of the same thickness perfectly flush together when they are glued and/or fastened together, usually with pocket hole joinery.
Spring Clamps
Though these are the weakest clamps in the maker space, that's not always a bad thing. They are also lighter and can be used for more gentle applications. They also offer very easy one-handed operation, allowing quick and easy use without complicated mechanisms.
Bar Clamps
The benefit of bar clamps is they are much lighter than parallel jaw clamps or pipe clamps while maintaining high pressure. The disadvantage of these clamps is they don't offer the same guaranteed even pressure of parallel jaw clamps.
Quick Grip Clamps
While these lack the precision and strength of other clamps above, quick-grip clamps are still stronger than spring clamps and can be easily tightened and released with one hand.
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