Woodworking Tips and Tricks / 5 Hacks for Clamps

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  • In this video tutorial I show 5 different woodworking hacks you can use for clamps.
    There's a lot of great woodworking tips and tricks in this video, like how to make a Board Glue-up Alignment Clamp and how to make a Wooden Clamp Extensions.
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  • @CurtisMassey
    @CurtisMassey Před 3 lety +12

    Great stuff. One thing I like so much about these woodworking videos is that they're timeless. I'm watching this 4 years after it was posted and the information and tips are just as true and accurate, and useful, as they were when it was made. And that'll be the case 4 years from today.

  • @kulturfreund6631
    @kulturfreund6631 Před 7 lety +216

    Good tips, good explanations, no mumbling and no interfering background music.

  • @trick58
    @trick58 Před 5 lety +133

    That might be the best 7 minute video on woodworking I’ve seen! Awesome. Thank you.

  • @fcolon4
    @fcolon4 Před 7 lety +38

    I dont comment very often, but let me tell you that this video alone has changed the way I approach woodworking! Thank you so much, and keep up the fantastic work!

    • @clivejacobz2090
      @clivejacobz2090 Před 2 lety

      I loved the second pair of hands at the video end

  • @Kafue
    @Kafue Před 5 lety +6

    Great video and even better ideas. "I work alone & Sometimes I could use another set of hands!" Story of my life! Thank You Sir.

  • @RealRuler2112
    @RealRuler2112 Před 6 lety +10

    Love the tips - some I haven't seen before.
    One that you might want to try (related to clamping) is that when edge-joining boards, they tend to slide around a lot as you tighten the clamps. Literally a few grains of salt (not sugar as it's not sharp enough) added to the glue before joining eliminates this & does not impact the strength of the joint.

  • @gregorylondos534
    @gregorylondos534 Před 3 lety +1

    After more than 40 years in the building trades and wood working. I can still feel good about myself knowing I can still learn a few new Tricks.. Thank You...

  • @martihelives
    @martihelives Před rokem

    Just have to say thank you very much for showing those miter corner clamps made from a small block of wood to clamp and glue together corners. I made several of them to glue various corner joints for drawers I'm making for family dressers and vanity tables. These simple wood clamps have made it so much easier to glue-up tight and consistent and accurate corners every time. Thank you again for posting your tips and hacks for the rest of to see and use on our own woodworking projects.!!

  • @zonegamma8197
    @zonegamma8197 Před 7 lety +106

    I like a lot these "experienced guy tips" ...you transfer your experience, it's very informative

  • @justelvin
    @justelvin Před 6 lety +31

    Wow, for once ACTUALLY great ideas on CZcams. Thanks!

  • @aaronakers3095
    @aaronakers3095 Před 3 měsíci

    OMG🤯 I’ve been overthinking this!! Thank you 🙏. I have a strap especially for frames but I have more scrap wood and extra tie downs straps than I do money😂 so I’m definitely trying this out. I usually have a few frames I need to do at once but have to clamp them a couple of hours in between. Huge time saver man!!

  • @horseduck3dprinting846
    @horseduck3dprinting846 Před 6 lety +5

    Great tips, I especially love the helping hands thing, I’m constantly fighting with falling boards. I really like how these are actual things we could do, I hate seeing “simple do it yourself hacks” and they use like a lathe and a full workshop of stuff to make the perfect project.

  • @Tigadee00
    @Tigadee00 Před 7 lety +7

    This is so amazing! I feel like I traveled 20 years into the future and am watching Steve Ramsey!

  • @daveandrews4671
    @daveandrews4671 Před 5 lety +3

    Another great video! I’ve watched several of your instructional videos and have never been disappointed. I’ve been doing renovations and tinkering for over 30 years but only recently started to get into finer woodworking (started with a really crappy ash tray hahaha) and every time I watch one of your videos I find myself in my garage/shop making something that puts your techniques to use. You end your videos with “thanks for watching” - I end them with “thanks for the help”!

  • @jamesallard6459
    @jamesallard6459 Před 5 lety

    The extra set of hands... seriously, brilliant.
    I wish I'd found this even a month ago before building my outfeed table, or end table, or cat litter hutch, or countless other things where having a nice right angle could have been done without screwing a block in place temporarily.
    Published over a year ago, and still benefiting the world - Thank you.

  • @johnny1note
    @johnny1note Před 8 měsíci

    This is a “So THAT’S how you do that” video. Five ingenious aids, clearly explained in less than 10 minutes, and I will use all five tricks immediately. Time well spent!

  • @imranh5395
    @imranh5395 Před 3 lety +3

    I appreciate your lovely, humble approach, Colin. Thank you for your tips! 🙏🏻

  • @majidalamri5328
    @majidalamri5328 Před 7 lety +8

    Man!! This is one of the most important videos I've ever watched in woodworking.
    I wish that you give us more ideas about clamping.
    Thanks man

  • @pkvalsvik
    @pkvalsvik Před 6 lety

    For a new beginner with limited specialized tools, these tips are just super!!! Thank you so much!!

  • @michaelkeeney4289
    @michaelkeeney4289 Před 4 lety +1

    Never comment on youtube videos. This is hands down the most useful video Ive seen on woodworking to date so had to give you props.

  • @alanpayne1442
    @alanpayne1442 Před 6 lety +60

    Simple but clever - the spare hand was the best and original - to me anyway.
    The corner clamps are well known but never realised how quick and easy to make your own...don't buy one...make it.

    • @sanramondublin
      @sanramondublin Před 4 lety

      @tgmforum tgmforum Bring in the belt, that would force the miter .

    • @southropify
      @southropify Před 4 lety

      @tgmforum Don't think that's true. Let's number each side of the corner elements starting top left going clockwise: 1,2 then 3,4 for top right, 5,6 for bottom right and 7,8 for bottom left. As far as I can see the pressure applied to 1 drives the top bar to the right, seating it into corner point 3. Pressure applied to 3 drives the right bar down towards us into corner point 5, and so on. The forces cascade around the frame in both directions ultimately pushing the miter joints tight, even though the forces at each corner do not appear to force the joint on that particular corner, they do on the neighboring corners. The 1 inch gap you propose would close when you tightened the strap. Make sense?

  • @RiaanOliver
    @RiaanOliver Před 7 lety +85

    Thanks for the tips, they are very helpful, well thought out and simple to make. Awesome

  • @michaelm748
    @michaelm748 Před 6 lety +1

    You're like a mini encyclopedia for help. As a novice woodworker, your insights and ideas are gold. Thanks.

  • @dsigetich
    @dsigetich Před 4 měsíci

    Well, as usual, Colin, you showed me two things (clamps, in this case) that I just went downstairs and made. I’m making a box for a friend and need some way of getting a good clamp on all four corners. I do have one of those wrap-around straps with plastic corners, but it doesn’t do a great job by itself. I added in some of my new corner clamps and BAM! A great set of miter joints! Thanks, Colin.

  • @crazy_dreamer7616
    @crazy_dreamer7616 Před 5 lety +3

    Many many thanks from a woodworking-beginner from germany for all your very helpful tips!
    Thank you for sharing. Brilliant.
    Robert

  • @dufftime
    @dufftime Před 6 lety +37

    I love the helping hands triangles! Will definitely be making those to assemble my first cabinet. Thank you!

    • @malcolmmichaelrocque5115
      @malcolmmichaelrocque5115 Před 5 lety

      dufftime mind bashing VERY THOUGHTFULL AND SIMPLE THANK YOU KEEP PASSING THE GRAVEY

    • @EdwardBIl
      @EdwardBIl Před 4 lety +3

      For rougher carpenters, I use my large speed square for the same trick.

    • @samhackenburgwork
      @samhackenburgwork Před 4 lety

      EdwardBil The GOLD is always in the comments!

    • @johnvgig
      @johnvgig Před 2 lety

      How do you ensure they’re really 90 deg? Just keep fiddling with your table saws mitre gauge till you get it right?

  • @russellmckay8896
    @russellmckay8896 Před 5 lety

    The corner clamps and 3rd hands are an awesome idea. I was looking at buying corner clamps today, but I'm going to use your tips and tricks. This saves money and proves to my wife that all my scrap wood isn't useless.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 5 lety

      Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

    • @russellmckay8896
      @russellmckay8896 Před 5 lety

      @@knecht105 they worked perfectly, I've never been so happy with the way something I built looks. The crisp square corners are all the difference.

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 Před rokem

    Genius hacks good for all time. I work in IT and software changes every 3-6 months. Its a challenge to keep your skills current. But in woodworking, the same skills are good 100 years from today. What a joy! Thank you for sharing.

  • @photog1529
    @photog1529 Před 7 lety +4

    Great tips on clamping mitered corners, also the clamping squares when more hands are needed...these will come in handy, especially when using pocket screws and you don't want the mating piece to shift when driving the screws. Simple and effective.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 7 lety

      Thanks for watching Mike!

    • @iamamp3pimp
      @iamamp3pimp Před 6 lety

      Mike G there are so many interestinf ways to use scraps that guys like Colin have shown me.
      Great stuff

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething Před 7 lety +112

    Fantastic tips. Great vid Colin!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks David!

    • @DragonRoller77
      @DragonRoller77 Před 6 lety

      Stacy Quinn don’t spam genuine answers and other’s channels

  • @carlos1rsa
    @carlos1rsa Před 4 lety

    Bravo. to the point, no drama and loved the simple reasononing and explanation. Very unusual for an American. thanks for sharing

  • @morgjg2004
    @morgjg2004 Před 5 lety +1

    I dont know who who give your tips a thumbs down I found all 5 very helpful thank you sir

  • @putleaf5379
    @putleaf5379 Před 5 lety +5

    Nice, easy too follow video with great tips and not overloaded. Thanks for posting 😊

  • @edkinsel3553
    @edkinsel3553 Před 4 lety +3

    WOW. I didn't even know I needed these! Thanks Colin!

  • @saugat107
    @saugat107 Před 5 lety

    It's our fortune that people like you are living in this lovely planet who are eagerly sharing their precious knowledge free of cost. Please accept my sincere appreciation from the core of my heart...

  • @FridayTheZombie
    @FridayTheZombie Před 7 lety

    The "like" to "dislike" ratio on this video is the best I have ever seen!

  • @jamesmeyer9912
    @jamesmeyer9912 Před 7 lety +28

    This was worth all 7:35. Thank you for sharing!

  • @AndrewMcQuillen
    @AndrewMcQuillen Před 7 lety +3

    5 great tips Colin, anyone not subscribed to your channel is missing out on fantastic content😀

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 7 lety

      I'm glad you liked them Andrew. Thanks for watching!

    • @josephefasciani7343
      @josephefasciani7343 Před 5 lety

      Agreed! I'm not going to make comment here, as everyone's saying pretty much what I'd say, as to how excellent and original these tips are, even for an old woodworking dog like me after 55 years!

  • @jennifersanchez7647
    @jennifersanchez7647 Před 4 lety

    My mind is utterly blown! I'll be tackling building a bathroom vanity and these are sure to come in handy!

  • @SVMSICE
    @SVMSICE Před 3 lety

    OMG Thank you for this video. I’m not making a picture frame but an Asian lamp, so the base and the top are basically the same concept as a picture frame. I bought a corner clamp at Harbor Freight, it just doesn’t seem to pull the 2 pieces of wood together as tight as I would like. Those jigs and the ratchet strap are going to be my ticket I believe. Again THANK YOU!!! Just for this vid, I am now subscribing to your channel 👍

  • @AerialLensVideo
    @AerialLensVideo Před 7 lety +3

    Really great tips, particularly for working solo in the shop! Thanks!

  • @philquinn73
    @philquinn73 Před 7 lety +7

    Great tips! Definitely will use them, thanks for sharing.

  • @sarath89892318
    @sarath89892318 Před 2 lety

    one of the most useful videos i have ever seen since im a novice in carpentry.

  • @rachellefontaine6719
    @rachellefontaine6719 Před 5 lety

    I wish I watched this video sooner. The time and frustration this would have saved me!! lol. Thanks for the video!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 5 lety

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @djp9488
    @djp9488 Před 7 lety +3

    Colin, you da man !!! Subscribed !!!!

  • @Mystipaoniz
    @Mystipaoniz Před 7 lety +9

    amazing! :o
    Simple, easy, handy as hell.
    "This is gold jerry. Gooold!" ^^

  • @lisanathan8764
    @lisanathan8764 Před 3 lety

    I love these tips. I’m a beginner woodworker.

  • @adventureshortsx5587
    @adventureshortsx5587 Před 4 lety

    All great tips, especially the one with two holes drilled in to support the vertical piece. Brilliant!

  • @edwaggonersr.7446
    @edwaggonersr.7446 Před 7 lety +14

    Brilliant!

  • @drflfonseca
    @drflfonseca Před 7 lety +4

    Great my friend!! Thank so much!

  • @matz3200
    @matz3200 Před rokem

    Absolute gold - Taking these tips with me throughout my woodworking journey.

  • @tub3l0rd
    @tub3l0rd Před 5 lety

    This is the only time I've ever come to a CZcams video and all the comments are mega positive. Kudos. Some useful, inexpensive and pragmatic tips.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 5 lety

      Yes, we have some great viewers here. Thanks for watching!

  • @woodscrew5612
    @woodscrew5612 Před 6 lety +7

    Very cool tips! Especially the miter hacks, I'm terrible with mothers!

  • @glennanderson8783
    @glennanderson8783 Před 7 lety +5

    Excellent tidbits of useful info! Thanks for sharing.

  • @aussieatheist960
    @aussieatheist960 Před 5 lety

    Mate, you are a bloody *LEGEND*, You've saved my sanity with these simple home made aides! *THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! *

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 5 lety +1

      You're welcome and thanks for the great comment!

  • @markhopkins7204
    @markhopkins7204 Před 2 lety

    I'm embarrassed that i haven't paid better attention to your vids...made a frame very similar to this one and struggled to get good pressure for a good squeeze out...I now know what to do next time...thanks Colin!

  • @ziayousufzai425
    @ziayousufzai425 Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks
    I must need it

    • @rayclark2741
      @rayclark2741 Před 6 lety

      Thank you very interesting. My next job.

  • @dmmflys
    @dmmflys Před 7 lety +3

    Some really good tips! Thx

  • @TheDanm22
    @TheDanm22 Před 3 lety

    This video is 3 years old and I clamped a joint yesterday. I just watched this video today. I had 3 years to learn how to clamp a joint properly and just had to come across this video the day after I struggled. Lol.

  • @Ken.s.Snapshots
    @Ken.s.Snapshots Před 4 lety

    Don’t know why there’s people don’t like this video 🤷🏻‍♂️ but for me, thanks for sharing!

  • @henkdevries
    @henkdevries Před 2 lety

    Those 'extra hands' are something I'm gonna build asap. Thanks!

  • @uncleknife9887
    @uncleknife9887 Před 3 lety

    It took about a year of pickin' and clickin' , but now that I've ran the gamut, I think you're my favorite Wood Dude!🔪🐵🪓

  • @dustinhendricks1177
    @dustinhendricks1177 Před 4 lety

    Incredibly simple and easy tips that will make a bumbling amateur like me a lot less frustrated. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

  • @Arsenal18862006
    @Arsenal18862006 Před 2 lety

    Simple, effective and cheap. Going to make some of the third hands this weekend.
    Thank you Mr Knecht, you're a star.

  • @dustinbjorkquist1185
    @dustinbjorkquist1185 Před 6 lety

    As an amateurs amateur, you just solved a lot of my issues and concerns! Great help and I will be off to the garage ASAP!

  • @YTMegiddo
    @YTMegiddo Před 5 lety

    Oh my goodness! How many times would these have come in handy. Thanks yet again!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 5 lety

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @capnbobretired
    @capnbobretired Před 6 lety

    Its not often when someone says "5 tips" in their video that all 5 a smart and usefull to me. Yours, sir met the criteria, and I thank you for sharing them. BTW, the video itself was also well shot.

  • @superbill21
    @superbill21 Před 6 lety

    The "third hand" clamp is genius. Certainly could have used them today. Making them for sure. Thanks for the tips and tricks

  • @Urbanmoon
    @Urbanmoon Před 4 lety +2

    I love your tips! Thank you so much. My dad was a hobbyist woodworker (mom, too!) and I wish I had spent more time with him learning. It'd be handy now that I make art panels and frames for myself, alone, so your tips are very much appreciated and helpful!

  • @brentgilbert4208
    @brentgilbert4208 Před 6 lety

    Those are BRILLIANT! Thanks so much... my wife just asked me to make her a bunch of 12 × 12" picture frames. Guess what I'll make first!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      Glad they'll help you Brent. Thanks for watching!

  • @FrancineLockeActress
    @FrancineLockeActress Před 2 lety

    Perfect video. Short, informative, didn't waste time with incessant jabbering! Thank you!
    You could give lessons to others not only on wood-working, but on how to make an effective video! Thank you!

  • @ozanli_Gen6
    @ozanli_Gen6 Před 3 lety

    It can be seen that a good, positive person is also a good master of his craft. Health and long life, thank you!🙂 Like from AZE 🇦🇿🍁

  • @y00o00u00t00u00b00e
    @y00o00u00t00u00b00e Před 4 lety +1

    One of my favorite videos you've done! Thanks Colin 👍

  • @zahirig
    @zahirig Před 4 lety

    The triangles! Game changer!

  • @Dankat31
    @Dankat31 Před 6 lety

    I’ve been a joiner for nearly 20 years and always used the straps to glue 4 mitres, the corner blocks are a great idea I’m definitely going to make myself some. 👍🏻.

  • @lesliebrew4789
    @lesliebrew4789 Před 4 lety +2

    Possibly the most useful woodworking video I've ever seen. Love it!

  • @daverichardson7289
    @daverichardson7289 Před 3 lety

    what a life saver!! and such a gentleman. I thank you.

  • @Penelopy43
    @Penelopy43 Před 6 lety

    Wow, thank you for these tips! I am a beginner and without the benefit of knowing any woodworkers, the self teaching piece can be frustrating at times. Working alone is meditative 90% of the time but every once in a while, an extra pair of hands sure comes in handy! Thank you again!!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @AndrewRiebe
    @AndrewRiebe Před 6 lety

    I don’t think I can like this enough...thanks for all the tips!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      No Problem! Thanks for watching Andrew.

  • @chrisbuff6584
    @chrisbuff6584 Před 3 lety

    Just happened onto this video, VERY USEFUL!

  • @julieb3581
    @julieb3581 Před 4 lety

    Awesome! I wish I had seen this video a year ago with all the cabinets and frames I've made.

  • @AB-nb2ic
    @AB-nb2ic Před 5 lety

    That 3rd hand is lifesaver! Thank you!!

  • @mikegrier2829
    @mikegrier2829 Před 2 lety

    For a relatively short video there are some really great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

  • @deansonnier9879
    @deansonnier9879 Před 6 lety

    I used the first three ideal's in my shop.The wooden clamp extensions really made my project easier! The tips where very help full in doing a big project !! Thank once again !!

  • @j.davidslaugh5761
    @j.davidslaugh5761 Před 4 lety

    Nice4 tips. A woodworker NEVER has enough clamps and these tips are awesome. would like to see more.

  • @larrydaniels6532
    @larrydaniels6532 Před 5 lety

    Great tips from a woodworker that knows what it is "aboot".Cheers to a neighbor from the north.

  • @plusminus7066
    @plusminus7066 Před 5 lety

    Huge respect from Moscow.

  • @engrs4wrd2
    @engrs4wrd2 Před 4 lety

    As a new woodworker, I appreciate your video. You gave me the tips on issues that I have been dealing with. Thanks!

  • @Lazarus-aap
    @Lazarus-aap Před 4 lety

    It's all about knowledge... I'd never think of some of these, but you make those pesky little jobs look easy!

  • @Vera-dc7my
    @Vera-dc7my Před 6 lety +1

    Finally a real wood working teacher! Thx

  • @irisalba4938
    @irisalba4938 Před 3 lety

    You sir are a genius! You must have all the secrets of the universe. We must protect you at all costs!!

  • @theoffice9803
    @theoffice9803 Před 4 lety

    Perfect thank you so much I am an amateur hobbyist woodworker and this is very very very helpful because I don't want to spend too much money on tools (my toys) since we have a baby on the way :)

  • @madfrank7972
    @madfrank7972 Před 7 lety

    Brilliant tips thanks for posting this .That last tip I'm sure we have all struggled with holding wood like that ..I've go to make some ASAP.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 7 lety

      You're welcome and thanks for watching.

  • @colrodrick8784
    @colrodrick8784 Před 5 lety

    I am seriously wanting to go up to my shed right now and pull out some scrap wood and my trusty drill and cut some of these jigs. That was an excellent bunch of ideas Colin. Thanks again.

  • @stevma175
    @stevma175 Před 4 lety

    Wow, thanks sir. Almost buy many corner clamps. Glad im watching your video.....

  • @vadstradamus
    @vadstradamus Před 4 lety

    This was awesome for me as someone new to woodworking...was stuck on how to clamp certain things. Thank you!!

  • @brandonbritt99
    @brandonbritt99 Před rokem

    being brand new to wood working this was such an awesome, helpful and informative video

  • @talleysuehohlfeld3959
    @talleysuehohlfeld3959 Před 6 lety

    That clamp extension is great!

  • @Probiker39
    @Probiker39 Před 6 lety

    Found the tips Just In Time, as I am busy assembling some cupboards, and the 3rd hand triangles are superb!!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

  • @iamwillproject
    @iamwillproject Před 5 lety

    These clamping hacks are absolute gems! Thank you.