Thread: Traditonal hand screw clamps

Originally Posted by Pagie

I have built a few boats and for that, you need lots of clamps. They don't have to be very strong clamps so for some jobs I use clamps made out of plastic pipe. Just cut a length of pipe and cut a line along the piece. They are very good for things like holding gunnels in place till the glue dries.

Hi Pagie,
I have seen boat builders clamps used and was also debating making a few as carving clamps and they seem like a good shape. Have you used them? and if so do they hold well.