Hand and non-power tools
Workholding and Clamping
Workholding keeps the wood steady while you cut, plane, rout, glue, carve, or assemble. Good holding reduces both mistakes and strain.
How This Category Works
Use this gateway to choose between clamps, vises, bench appliances, and support tools for the stage of work in front of you.
Category notes
- Holding force needs to match the operation, not overwhelm the wood.
- Flat and square support can matter as much as clamp pressure.
- Bench workholding should let the tool move while the work stays put.
Guides in Workholding and Clamping
Choose the next guide by the work you need to do.
Woodworking ClampsHold panels, cases, edges, and assemblies during glue-up.Woodworking VisesSecure work at the bench for planing, sawing, carving, and joinery.Bench WorkholdingUse dogs, stops, holdfasts, hooks, and boards to control work on the bench.Assembly Support ToolsSupport square, flat, aligned glue-ups and dry fits.