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What size Wood Clamps?

140 days ago by woodmaker | 21 comments »

That old saying you can’t have too many clamps is true. I have 6”, 12”, 24” and a few 36” right now but I’m needing more clamps for a book case project coming up. Dimensions 8’ tall and 36-42” wide (can’t decide) most likely will build from Red Oak, with crown moulding up top. Now, what size clamps do I need? Bar clamp or pipe clamps? I saw 72” jorgesson I-bar clamps at Home Depot for $53.68 each, and I have a $200.00 gift certificate burning a hole in my pocket. 50” Bessey costs that much at Lowes. I figire I neeed a minimum of 4 clamps? Is 72” too long; will I ever need a clamp that long or should I stop...

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