Diy Wood Clamp

by Daniel Frausto in Workshop > Tools

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Diy Wood Clamp

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I've needed a clamp that will not scratch the piece I am working on. I have tried putting a rag in a vise and holding it like that but I thing a softer material is best for the job. Let's make a wood clamp.

Tools and Materials

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Let's gather the following things.

For our materials We will need
two 9" pieces of wood
Two cross nuts
Two bolts


Tools:
Jig saw
Square
Pencil
Tape measure u

Layout

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Measure 1 inch on the piece of wood and make a mark.now on the top side measure 2 inches and make a line. From the opposite end measure 2 inches and 5 inches.transfer the lines to another face and find the center.

Let's Get Drilling and Cutting

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Now we need to drill and saw. Sounds simple but be careful.

Final Touches

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With the holes been drilled out now insert the nuts and bolts. And we are done start clamping stuff together.