Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Clamping is one of the most important (and frustrating) parts of woodworking, but with the right techniques, you can get stronger glue-ups, better precision, and fewer headaches. In this video, I’m sharing 10 clamping tips that will help you get more out of your clamps—whether you're dealing with tricky angles, slipping boards, or just running out of clamps (because you always need more). These woodworking clamping hacks will improve your glue-ups, panel clamping, and work-holding techniques, making your projects smoother and more professional. If you’ve ever struggled with clamps, this is the video for you!
*Link in the description:*
Build a bridge clamp → youtu.be/VOWYxn3RFJc
Thumbtack cambered cauls → youtu.be/_6rbxIOH624
Pinch dogs (pack of 10) → amzn.to/3UBMWSx
Picture frame clamping aid → youtu.be/c5v_hc2Q1Ho
Make a set of steel cauls → youtu.be/kwNkb8p5Sr4
Hold down clamps → youtu.be/U1m-Gsv-iCI
As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Check out my other channel! → @makethingswithrob
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
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*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Les N.
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
G. Salazar
David B.
Make Things
00:00 Intro
00:42 151. Bridge clamps are brilliant for panel clamping
01:35 167. Five pipe clamps in 60 seconds
02:32 175. Clamping irregular shapes with vises
03:28 185. A thumb tack makes great clamping cauls
04:24 145. Pinching instead of clamping
05:20 292. Perfect miter clamping aid
06:12 249. Buy cheap F-clamps but do this...
07:04 166. Steel cauls could revolutionize glue ups
07:59 188. Bent wood hold downs are easy DIY
08:53 208. Clamping aid for perfect boxes
09:47 Credits
#MakeThings
Clamping is one of the most important (and frustrating) parts of woodworking, but with the right techniques, you can get stronger glue-ups, better precision, and fewer headaches. In this video, I’m sharing 10 clamping tips that will help you get more out of your clamps—whether you're dealing with tricky angles, slipping boards, or just running out of clamps (because you always need more). These woodworking clamping hacks will improve your glue-ups, panel clamping, and work-holding techniques, making your projects smoother and more professional. If you’ve ever struggled with clamps, this is the video for you!
*Link in the description:*
Build a bridge clamp → youtu.be/VOWYxn3RFJc
Thumbtack cambered cauls → youtu.be/_6rbxIOH624
Pinch dogs (pack of 10) → amzn.to/3UBMWSx
Picture frame clamping aid → youtu.be/c5v_hc2Q1Ho
Make a set of steel cauls → youtu.be/kwNkb8p5Sr4
Hold down clamps → youtu.be/U1m-Gsv-iCI
As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Check out my other channel! → @makethingswithrob
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!
*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Les N.
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
G. Salazar
David B.
Make Things
00:00 Intro
00:42 151. Bridge clamps are brilliant for panel clamping
01:35 167. Five pipe clamps in 60 seconds
02:32 175. Clamping irregular shapes with vises
03:28 185. A thumb tack makes great clamping cauls
04:24 145. Pinching instead of clamping
05:20 292. Perfect miter clamping aid
06:12 249. Buy cheap F-clamps but do this...
07:04 166. Steel cauls could revolutionize glue ups
07:59 188. Bent wood hold downs are easy DIY
08:53 208. Clamping aid for perfect boxes
09:47 Credits
#MakeThings
