How much do you use Handscrew Clamps

[Kurtis Johnson]

Thanks for the link. It’s good to know of a good ole USA source for new clamps.

I have a pile of old all wood handscrew clamps. Some quite large. I may have one or two that rival Jim’s monster. I do use them.

The parallel variety were a brilliant bit of evolution. I would not not do without my hoard of Wetzler wood parallel handscrew clamps. Most of those took some effort to clean the threads to smooth condition, but worth the effort.

[Gary Ragatz]

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Good to know. I just ordered an I-box last week - thanks for the tip!

[Gary Ragatz]

Thanks for the link. It’s good to know of a good ole USA source for new clamps.

I've heard good things about the Dubuque bar clamps, too.

[Zach Dillinger]

I used to use handscrews a lot for various workholding operations but they have largely been replaced by my raamtangs (large wedge powered clamp / vises). They still see limited use for clamping but they are rarely my first choice.

[James Pallas]

I used to use handscrews a lot for various workholding operations but they have largely been replaced by my raamtangs (large wedge powered clamp / vises). They still see limited use for clamping but they are rarely my first choice.

i can’t quite picture how raamtangs could nearly replace handscrews. Can you elaborate a little.
Jim

[Rob Luter]

I have a collection of Chicago/Jorgensen hand screw clamps in various sizes. Most picked up for cheap at flea markets, antique shops, and when they’d go on sale at the home center. I’m glad I got stocked up on the real deal prior to production moving off shore.

I find them them to be just about as handy as they come. Derek illustrates a few of the many uses earlier in the thread.

[Jim Koepke]

One of my 8" hand screw clamps was used today to hold a piece being cut with a fret saw.

jtk

[Jerry Olexa]

Don't use often but also handy when repairing/regluing a broken wooden tote on a bench plane...
You are able to get near the exact angle to do the reglue properly before sanding..

[Jim Koepke]

Here is a use from today:

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The hand screw clamp is being used as a planing stop while planing a 16/4 piece of poplar.

With the light weight saw benches one has to set the plane to a lighter cut to keep from moving them around all the time.

jtk

[Kris Cook]

4 inchers currently on sale for half price. Just ordered four of them.

I must say - providing links to items to be purchased should not be allowed, especially on a day where the high will be 8 degrees... I have clicked on more than one link from this forum to purchase stuff.

Just kidding obviously. Thanks for the link.

[Bruce Page]

I have two that were given to me long ago. I can't remember the last time I used them.