Comments on: 12 – The Big Squeeze http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/ Education and Entertainment for the modern woodworker. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:43:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Paul Weaver http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/#comment-126314 Paul Weaver Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:30:43 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=151#comment-126314 Hey Guys! Excellent video on clamps! Lots of great info, and enjoyable to watch. I would like to mention cam clamps as an additional useful tool. They are quick and easy to use, though they often have less than 24'' openings, and do not apply more than 300 lbs pressure... but I have certainly learned its better to use a few more clamps than it is to really tighten them down. Thanks again Paul Weaver Lamare Guitars Hey Guys!

Excellent video on clamps! Lots of great info, and enjoyable to watch. I would like to mention cam clamps as an additional useful tool. They are quick and easy to use, though they often have less than 24” openings, and do not apply more than 300 lbs pressure… but I have certainly learned its better to use a few more clamps than it is to really tighten them down.

Thanks again
Paul Weaver
Lamare Guitars

]]> By: Martin http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/#comment-105178 Martin Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:32:24 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=151#comment-105178 Marc, You left out my favorite clamp of all.. vacuum bagging. Marc,

You left out my favorite clamp of all..

vacuum bagging.

]]> By: Ross Ekberg http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/#comment-103248 Ross Ekberg Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:31:28 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=151#comment-103248 I have a small number of clamps. I have mostly f-style clamps, a several quick clamps, and two Bessey parallel clamps. They must have updated the Bessey clamps since this video because mine are quite beefy with large ergo handles. I also have a couple Irwin Quick clamps. The pressure they apply has always been enough for what I have needed. You are right in that it is all personal preference. Thus far, the projects I have done require more easy-to-move clamps. I find the Besseys quick heavy and fumbly. they seem to be made primarily for setting pieces into them rather than clamping them onto something. I'm the kind of guy who lives by necessity. When I need the clamps, I will go buy them. It is unfortunate how expensive clamps can be, and how cheaply made the cheap alternatives are. It makes the clamp collection a slow process. I have a small number of clamps. I have mostly f-style clamps, a several quick clamps, and two Bessey parallel clamps. They must have updated the Bessey clamps since this video because mine are quite beefy with large ergo handles. I also have a couple Irwin Quick clamps. The pressure they apply has always been enough for what I have needed. You are right in that it is all personal preference. Thus far, the projects I have done require more easy-to-move clamps. I find the Besseys quick heavy and fumbly. they seem to be made primarily for setting pieces into them rather than clamping them onto something. I’m the kind of guy who lives by necessity. When I need the clamps, I will go buy them. It is unfortunate how expensive clamps can be, and how cheaply made the cheap alternatives are. It makes the clamp collection a slow process.

]]> By: James http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/#comment-77742 James Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:05:47 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=151#comment-77742 Very helpful for me. I am setting up a workshop in our new home. This is the first place we have lived where I have a space dedicated to my woodworking and carpentry. One comment I have that is in regard to something I saw in the video. While showing your clamp rack I noticed the spring clamps are also stored on the rack. I do a task at work where I use many of this style clamp. (We call them "ponies" after the most popular brand of this style.) I have noticed that when these clamps are stored clamped to something they lose some holding power over time. So I store mine lose in a bucket and they always hold as good as new. Very helpful for me. I am setting up a workshop in our new home. This is the first place we have lived where I have a space dedicated to my woodworking and carpentry. One comment I have that is in regard to something I saw in the video. While showing your clamp rack I noticed the spring clamps are also stored on the rack. I do a task at work where I use many of this style clamp. (We call them “ponies” after the most popular brand of this style.) I have noticed that when these clamps are stored clamped to something they lose some holding power over time. So I store mine lose in a bucket and they always hold as good as new.

]]> By: IrritableBadger http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/#comment-52142 IrritableBadger Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:01:15 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=151#comment-52142 This was a great video, highly educational for beginning woodworkers. I also spent a small fortune on the "wrong" clamps when I first started out and hopefully your concise review will prevent others from making the same mistakes. I do think it would be good if an updated version of the video included a quick review of the Bessey K-Body Revo series clamps. Almost all the retail woodworking outlets (including big-box stores) are pushing them and I recently decided to try some out. I purchased 24 of the clamps in various sizes and I must say they far exceeded my expectations for a superb parallel clamp. The new cushioned ergonomically shaped handle makes it easy to provide incredible clamping pressure with just a few turns of the screw and the angle jaw adapters make holding non-parallel surfaces a snap. Plus the nifty rail pads and end rail clips make it simple to set up a large case or face frame clamping assembly nearly painless. Anyway, just thought I would share my thoughts. I just discovered your video tutorials and your website and I must say you have done a fantastic job educating people in a clear, concise, and fun way. Thanks. This was a great video, highly educational for beginning woodworkers. I also spent a small fortune on the “wrong” clamps when I first started out and hopefully your concise review will prevent others from making the same mistakes.

I do think it would be good if an updated version of the video included a quick review of the Bessey K-Body Revo series clamps.

Almost all the retail woodworking outlets (including big-box stores) are pushing them and I recently decided to try some out. I purchased 24 of the clamps in various sizes and I must say they far exceeded my expectations for a superb parallel clamp. The new cushioned ergonomically shaped handle makes it easy to provide incredible clamping pressure with just a few turns of the screw and the angle jaw adapters make holding non-parallel surfaces a snap. Plus the nifty rail pads and end rail clips make it simple to set up a large case or face frame clamping assembly nearly painless.

Anyway, just thought I would share my thoughts. I just discovered your video tutorials and your website and I must say you have done a fantastic job educating people in a clear, concise, and fun way. Thanks.

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/#comment-51428 thewoodwhisperer Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:53:55 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=151#comment-51428 Hey Ric. Its all about personal taste I suppose. But I don't really use band clamps on anything other than picture frames. When you need to apply force from all sides at the same time, they can be very handy. But even with picture frames, I still reinforce the clamping with regular parallel clamps. Hey Ric. Its all about personal taste I suppose. But I don’t really use band clamps on anything other than picture frames. When you need to apply force from all sides at the same time, they can be very handy. But even with picture frames, I still reinforce the clamping with regular parallel clamps.

]]> By: Ric Alvarado http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/#comment-51412 Ric Alvarado Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:11:34 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=151#comment-51412 Marc, I am new to woodworking and am enjoying your podcasts. They are very informative and entertaining. With regard to clamps, what is your opinion on band clamps? I've seen my father-in-law (experienced woodworker) use them when he's building furniture. Thanks again for the informative videos. Marc,

I am new to woodworking and am enjoying your podcasts. They are very informative and entertaining. With regard to clamps, what is your opinion on band clamps? I’ve seen my father-in-law (experienced woodworker) use them when he’s building furniture. Thanks again for the informative videos.

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/#comment-27859 thewoodwhisperer Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:23:08 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=151#comment-27859 Thanks Doug. I wish I would have been more clear in the video. The only clamps that I ever really wax are the parallel clamps. Glue usually isn't much of a problem with the other clamps, unless you use them for gluing up panels. Thanks for bringing this up. And since quick clamps aren't very strong to begin with, I would probably recommend no lubrication at all. And like I said, in most cases, glue wont be an issue with these anyway. Thanks again Doug. Thanks Doug. I wish I would have been more clear in the video. The only clamps that I ever really wax are the parallel clamps. Glue usually isn’t much of a problem with the other clamps, unless you use them for gluing up panels. Thanks for bringing this up. And since quick clamps aren’t very strong to begin with, I would probably recommend no lubrication at all. And like I said, in most cases, glue wont be an issue with these anyway.

Thanks again Doug.

]]> By: Doug Brummett http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/#comment-27858 Doug Brummett Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:54:49 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=151#comment-27858 Marc, I have seen this video a couple of times now. I can really appreciate the information as well as the presentation of it. However I did run into one issue. Waxing the bars. While this works great for the serrated parallel clamps it is bad news on the light duty Quick Clamps. Just like the poles at my favorite local establishment too much lube on them is not a good thing. The QC's will tighten, but then slowly slip on the waxed bar. So for the other viewers I advise caution on this. I think WD-40 applied and then wipe off excess works best for me on these clamps. Marc, I have seen this video a couple of times now. I can really appreciate the information as well as the presentation of it. However I did run into one issue. Waxing the bars. While this works great for the serrated parallel clamps it is bad news on the light duty Quick Clamps. Just like the poles at my favorite local establishment too much lube on them is not a good thing. The QC’s will tighten, but then slowly slip on the waxed bar. So for the other viewers I advise caution on this. I think WD-40 applied and then wipe off excess works best for me on these clamps.

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-12-the-big-squeeze/#comment-19606 thewoodwhisperer Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:15:54 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=151#comment-19606 Hey Garrett. Although I really like the Irwin XP's, they would not be my first choice for clamps. I would definitely get a good Jet setup first. I consider the Irwins "non-essential" clamps. Hey Garrett. Although I really like the Irwin XP’s, they would not be my first choice for clamps. I would definitely get a good Jet setup first. I consider the Irwins “non-essential” clamps.

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