GeorgeC

Ditto.

I keep squares of thin plywood around for just that purpose.

Sometimes it seems like I need a third hand, but I am sure the wood is protected.

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GeorgeC

Ditto.

I keep squares of thin plywood around for just that purpose.

Sometimes it seems like I need a third hand, but I am sure the wood is protected.

I have several of these HARBOR FREIGHT ALUMINUM BAR CLAMPS For an inexpensive clamp they seem work well. I like the light weight.

Just remember, if you want to clamp an item that is 48" long you need a 60" bar clamp.

This clamp looks interesting
INTERESTING CLAMP Wonder if it is worth trying?

George
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Gerry KIERNAN

Yeah, I know about the third hand George. I wonder if some double sided sticky tape would help. You know, the kind used to help hold carpet down?
The spring clamps look interesting, well, definitely different. I wonder how well they work.

Gerry

user4178

Sorry if I sound like a stick in the mud here, but I learned my lessen about cheap bar clamps awhile ago. I started out with Brinks & Cotton bar clamps, then somehow aquired some Pony bar clamps. The Pony's are much less frustrating to use. The Brinks & Cotton when tightening don't stay put, the foot tends to want to walk around, usually right off the work piece. I'm sold on the Pony's. Infact now that the subject got brought up I should cleanup the Brinks & Cottons and sell them and replace them with Pony's.

GeorgeC

When I remember to use it the double sided tape does work. In fact I have a roll of double sided "masking tape" that is used for golf club grips.

I am sort of tempted to get a couple of the spring clamps and see how they work.

George