Kreg Classic Face Clamp 76mm/3"

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The Handle: The handle of the face clamp is a long piece of metal that the user holds on to while clamping the workpiece in place. The handle is sometimes covered with latex to increase the grip. The handle of the face clamp is also responsible for joining all the parts of the clamp together. If you only need lightweight clamps for occasional projects, then you'll appreciate what a bargain you get with the WORKPRO Woodworking Bar Clamp Set. There are six clamps in the set: four 6-inch clamps with a 2-3/8-inch throat and two 12-inch clamps with a 3-1/2-inch throat. All of the clamps have steel rails and heavy-duty reinforced nylon handles. Plus, all can convert into a spreader at the press of the red button. These parts include the two jaws, the pressure screw, an adjusting lever, clamping faces, and a handle. The sizes and some other factors of the clamp, however, depend on the model and make of the face clamp.

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Face Clamp: These clamps are something like a pinch clamp, but with a square shape and wide pads that clamp securely without marring a delicate surface. They are useful for holding delicate pieces in place for gluing or drilling. Appleby Woodturnings Limited Units 3-4 Rinkway Business Park, Rink Drive Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8JLEvery woodworker's tool box should have a few of these clamps, which come in handy for holding all sorts of pieces together while glue or other adhesives dry. It is also perfect for holding metal pieces in place while being welded or drilled, or for general-purpose clamping. The large swivel pad helps reduce the risk of damage to the surface of the material being clamped. Face clamps are typically made from steel so they are very strong and durable, and as such can withstand high pressures during the clamping operation. The face clamp has a stationary jaw on one side and a moveable jaw on the other side that is controlled by an integrated lever. You must first open the jaws of the clamp by pushing the lever away from the handle. This step will pull the moveable jaw away from the fixed jaw and creates the space needed for the workpiece to fit in. The clamping faces are what set the face clamp apart from other forms of clamps as the clamping faces are very wide, ensuring the pressure is spread very thoroughly across the width of the workpiece. The width of the clamping faces also ensures that it can hold down large-sized workpieces relatively easy and can also be used to hold thin pieces in their grip. Then you need to place the jaws of the clamp around the workpiece with the jaws on either side of the workpiece, so it is encompassed by the clamp. You then need to rotate the screw of the clamp to the right to bring the jaws together adjust the clamping pressure.

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The Throat Depth: The throat depth of the face clamp is referred to as the distance from the ends of the jaws to the edge of the handle. The throat depth determines how large a workpiece can be clamped by that specific clamp. Some face clamps are designed with longer throats so they can accommodate larger workpieces.

Clamps come in a wide range of sizes, allowing you to choose which best suits the size of the material you are clamping. There are a few numbers to consider when it comes to size: The pressure that has been selected using the screw will be retained for some time by the clamp. The position of the screw on the clamp can vary depending on the model and make of the clamp. Most face clamps, however, have the pressure screw located at the end of the handle to provide easy rotation for the user. The clamp has sturdy, aluminum construction that is very durable. The T-handle is easy to adjust and the movable jaws hold your piece firmly in place from both sides. The clamp also has mounting holes so you can fasten it to your workbench to serve as a vise if desired. This article was written by Michelle Ullman, the tool expert for The Spruce. She has extensive experience not only in writing about all things related to the home, but also in carrying out various DIY projects, including landscaping, painting, flooring, wallpapering, furniture makeovers, and simple repairs around the house and yard.