How to Make the Ultimate Wooden Clamp

How to Make the Ultimate Wooden Clamp - Woodworking

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If you make these, you'll never go back to using metal clamps again. I know I haven't. The difference is weight - these are half as heavy as the typical metal clamp, but are still capable of more than enough force for all of my woodworking tasks.
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@JohnHeisz 2 жыл бұрын

The Makers Mob 99¢ Summer Sale: rlnk.cc/jhthemakersmobsummersale Get the plans for this fabulous clamp: ibuildit.ca/plans/ultimate-wooden-clamp-plans/ See more detail in the project build article: ibuildit.ca/projects/how-to-make-the-ultimate-wooden-clamp/ If you make these, you'll never go back to using metal clamps again. I know I haven't. The difference is weight - these are half as heavy as the typical metal clamp, but are still capable of more than enough force for all of my woodworking tasks.

@EngineerMikeF 2 жыл бұрын

Bought the plans, Thanks. I see the metal shim in the materials list but not in the build pages, did I miss where it goes?

@bumstudios8817 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/br6ooLV018mziKM.html check out that box at the 3min mark of his video. I thought you would appreciate it.

@thedrewwitt 2 жыл бұрын

Great editing pace.

@dannersmyers 2 жыл бұрын

John not only is it nice to see you execute this like a master cabinet maker, but it’s also nice to see how well the shop is set up and how well it works for you

@markhedquist9597 2 жыл бұрын

Ya, these are awesome clamps. I've seen (I think) all of the versions leading up to this current one. According to this video you have the build process down to a science. It's super satisfying to watch. Especially with the editing. Thanks for all the hard work you put in and for sharing it with us. Ordering plans now!

@cobberpete1 2 жыл бұрын

Love Jigs... Accuracy, Repeatable, Time saving

@maxfathi596 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing so many cuts John

@donaldmumaw 2 жыл бұрын

By the time I get around to building these you'll probably come up with something slightly better lol

@JohnHeisz 2 жыл бұрын

I'm keeping any future improvement for myself from now on, so you are safe to build these :)

@muddywater6856 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHeisz I bought the new plan, but think for my use the parallel clamps are better due to the jaws. They really work well to square up your work..as well as the 10 pound Besseys.

@gregmislick1117 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHeisz least share it with Patreon or someplace, you CAN'T keep genius all bottled up, your head will hurt.

@TimTurner115 2 жыл бұрын

John. Just bought the plans for the clamps. Love it. The detail you put in the plans are great. Can't wait to get my back side to the hardware store to get the things I don't have. Thank you sir.

@AJ-ln4sm 2 жыл бұрын

Great video John, I love all your shop made tools!

@spencerbass7142 2 жыл бұрын

They look great especially with the spalted maple.

@macedindu829 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, maybe "not especially spalted," but enough to look boss AF.

@jp_makes 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the previous plans over a year ago, printed them off and haven't gotten around to making them yet! Well designed clamps and great to use up scraps

@MCsCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work, John! 😃 They really look great! I'm going to try to make some! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@deangardiner563 Жыл бұрын

Hi John Made these clamps from your build instruction/ plans. Really fun project, nice to build them out of wood and they work. Enjoy your channel and content.

@alasdairmackenzie515 2 жыл бұрын

Certainly are the prettiest clamps I've ever seen. Best aye!

@DIYCHURCHPROJECTS 2 жыл бұрын

Your wooden clamps looks perfect, I like it very much. I tried making the same before but I failed maybe in the future when I already have tools to make it right. thanks for the inspiration!

@havaneseday 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Can't wait to build these 👍

@Rollie80 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I've ever seen your shop this clean before!!

@edwardl.2646 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video fantastic looking clamps

@saiancantin7667 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool video! It shows that you took your time and made high quality content! I like the structure your channel is taking👍

@wallacesheckells7095 2 жыл бұрын

I will be getting the plan for these. Great job my friend!

@ljgault 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished making these clamps and they are awesome, I posted a picture of them on your FB page.

@markkoons7488 2 жыл бұрын

Man, your shop and your videos have come a long, long way. Congratulations.

@mitziseyfferdt3866 2 жыл бұрын

Wow John, these are gorgeous ❤

@uniquewoodworking930 2 жыл бұрын

woodworking master.to a great finished product

@miltyler 2 жыл бұрын

Shop looks great John! Great video!!

@geoffreygillespie6322 2 жыл бұрын

John just keep making great clamps and other stuff 👍

@ADVBear 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a set of plans. Thanks John!

@sapelesteve 2 жыл бұрын

Considering what clamps cost these days, making your clamps is a no brainer John! 👍😉

@terrytopliss9506 2 жыл бұрын

Great job John.👍👍

@gregmislick1117 2 жыл бұрын

John, they look amazing. I'll be getting my plans once I get home from this trip and then, I need to get busy building clamps!

@jamartin1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for sharing!🙌

@EnvisionGW 2 жыл бұрын

holy God John!, i love your work all heart!... you are very very PRO! god bless you for share you knowledg sry for english (hugs from brazil)

@PatLap 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant & Beautiful! ☝🏼😯

@GPDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

@kennethnielsen3864 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@tree_carcass_mangler 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up and thanks for posting!

@woodsniffer 2 жыл бұрын

Very Cool John thanks for posting.

@mariano_353 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome multi-cam footage

@woodgrain8989 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, just bought the plans!

@ThemelisPikos 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so damn relaxing and satisfying to watch. Keep up the great work!

@subodhkumarverma4407 Жыл бұрын

Very good vidio Too useful for wood jobs working

@pools2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! As I sad before in a comment, I could not wait for this plans. I have bought them and downloaded them. I dont know I ever build them, I got plenty of clamp, but I like, or love your videos and I want to support your work, so I bye them. Thanks again for your work.

@talltimberswoodshop7552 2 жыл бұрын

John, I couldn't find this video in the Clamps playlist. I really like the reduction in weight for these clamps.

@mikemcray5144 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, just bought the plans :) will probably build both a hardwood and a birch plywood version 👍

@Kolajer 2 жыл бұрын

The weight issue is a hell of a good point, a forehead slapper really

@caseytozier4091 2 жыл бұрын

John, Im looking at building some large/long clamps for larger furniture builds, and like you said I like the weight reduction of making them out of wood. You've made lots of different clamps over the years. Which do you think is the best of your designs for a parallel type clamp replacement?

@hassleoffa 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@muddywater6856 2 жыл бұрын

I built 28 of your parallel clamps about a year ago that are used daily by 3 people in a production environment. Also have 24 bessy parallel clamps that are over 30 years old. Your clamps always leave the rack first.......lightweight, similar clamping strength and easier to turn. The tap to release isn't a big deal, and quickly learned. LVL beam scraps make excellent bars, stiff and durable.

@alanr745 2 жыл бұрын

Ed, I'd never thought about LVL for a plethora of bars. Thanks!

@muddywater6856 2 жыл бұрын

@@alanr745 Really works well, and fairly easy to get plenty around home sites. By far the bulk of the wood needed to build these clamps. Not heavy either. Mine are poplar or fir.

@user-ui8om5ct3w 2 жыл бұрын

Очень понравилось. Буду делать. Спасибо!

@TimothyHall13 2 жыл бұрын

Best clamps ever!

@eCitizen1 2 жыл бұрын

I really like these. Funny I was about to buy a bunch more clamps too, so now maybe I'll make them instead.

@TheDistur 2 жыл бұрын

Nice clamps John!

@johnkarapita437 2 жыл бұрын

I made a set from the previous design and I will make these ones too. I may have to make that mini table saw sled first tho!

@Martial11480 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for all your video. I like your video because you are using afortable tool (or many DIY), you are not using only festool like other channel. Thanks for all.

@Brian18741 2 жыл бұрын

Exclusive build, just bought the plans, should save a fortune as we well as being lighter! 👍

@dpmeyer4867 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@JerGoes 2 жыл бұрын

I was scratching my chin thinking, 'but I quite like my single handed metal and plastic clamps why would I want to make bulkier wooden ones' Then you mentioned weight of a large glue up... and I had a flashback of a recent project that looked like an oil rig crossed with a outlaw base camp from mad max or something that weighed half a hundred weight due to the metal clamps

@KipdoesStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Great design as always. I could really use about 20 of these. If the bank approves my loan I will go to Menards and get the materials.

@marcenariahobby7pallet 2 жыл бұрын

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho 🇧🇷👏👍👊🤝🇧🇷💯

@LKO-limbahkayuofficial Жыл бұрын

Karya yg luar biasa bro

@usmanworks2616 2 жыл бұрын

amazing! 🙂

@merciersjean-luc6273 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John thank for your vidéo and your nice clamps. I have a question about the lifespan of these clamps. Won't the glass paper prematurely wear out the body of the clamp?

@switchofftogettagrip1400 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the plug for youtube's best woodworkers will grab the names from transcript :) and bookmark them for future use. Never know what one can learn! Fixed, you tube has strange ways of setting things up, grab those names and book mark them for review (not everyone will like everything, so do your own research).

@woodswanderer7274 2 жыл бұрын

John, I love the video and the new/modified clamp design. I made one from the last design and people are intrigued with it because of the novelty I guess. I just like using it for the fun of it because I already have enough clamps. I'm thinking of making another with a 2X4 beam about 4 feet long and hang it from the ceiling. I think it will be a real eye catcher! Thanks for your videos and plans please keep it up.

@AlfredPoor 2 жыл бұрын

"I already have enough clamps." I don't believe you. Everyone knows that the formula for the correct number of clamps = [number of clamps you own] +1. Unless you are building boats or musical instruments, in which case it is + 10. At the very least.

@shaunbarrickman6339 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@robborrelli5411 Жыл бұрын

Hi John Great work on the clamps, I'm planning to download one of your plans and build a bunch of them as a fun and useful project. Can you confirm that the "Ultimate Clamps" would be the latest and greatest of your designs? or which one would you recommend in terms of best performance. I also like the wedge style, I'm not concerned about an extra couple steps in making them or an extra second to disengage the wedge if there's benefit in building those ones Thanks! Rob

@wolfman75 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Idea John!!! Thank You!!!! 👍😎 Question: Does It Matter, Which Sign Up Link Is Used For Makers Mob, On The Plans You Can See?

@wobblysauce 2 жыл бұрын

And for a tight clamp, they have that bit of flex in them.

@simoneciccarelli8917 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, what a nice set of clamps! The shop and the workbench are neat and look great too. I love your videos, greetings.

@user-uf9df5lo9j 5 ай бұрын

تسلم ايديك تحية من الجزائر ممكن سؤال اخي ماهو الزيت الذي تستعمله في الخشب لتلميعه هكذا وهل استطيع ان اصنعه بنفسي في المنزل

@stickslegrange2895 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John. I always have a problem with the wooden springs. Always seams to soft, to hard or brittle. found 18mm x 1mm thick bamboo sucker or ice lolly sticks from local super market works well. Jury still out on durability over time.

@woodswanderer7274 2 жыл бұрын

Concerning the wooden leaf spring, my clamp that I made works okay but the spring spring doesn't do anything. I think that I followed the plan completely but it seems to be wrong. Did you have any issues? Thanks

@MyGrowthRings 2 жыл бұрын

Nice design, John. I’m in for a set. Scott

@viorsa8200 2 жыл бұрын

Mi hermano , dice que si lo hay comercial , no compensa hacerlo a mano , a no ser que te aburras mucho y no tengas nada que hacer , gracias por compartir tanta creatividad , un saludo cordial y por supuesto un gran like desde Narón , Galicia ( España) 🤓 😜

@redoorn 2 жыл бұрын

nice.

@Sinrise Жыл бұрын

I love this video and I plan to make these. I'm wondering if there's any reason I can't make the bar much longer like 36" or 48"?

@baconsoda 2 жыл бұрын

Those look great and I just happen to have access to the residue from machine cut furniture ply after the pieces are removed so I'll be buying plans for sure.

@MRrwmac 2 жыл бұрын

John, These new clamps are obviously the result of MANY years of experimenting, and long term testing of the earlier versions. Thanks for sharing the build and the plans with us! Only thing left for them is the MATTHIAS test. Which I’m sure you are up for, right?

@perokraljic7247 2 жыл бұрын

Is beter for sliding base use plywood or hardwood, what thicknes and how much long can it be? Tnx

@ripa220 2 жыл бұрын

John, you are the man.

@danielmackey6594 2 жыл бұрын

After purchasing the plans and building a couple of these, I'm thinking of trying to make one without the spring... It almost feels like it's unneeded. Love the clamps though. Brilliant design!

@danielmackey6594 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the clamps work without a spring. I also threaded the wood for the lead screw, and it works very well for me. You are a great designer! Love your work.

@dpmeyer4867 2 жыл бұрын

cool

@sugiartohartanto526 2 жыл бұрын

Semoga sehat selalu mr jhon..👍

@b3owu1f 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make these any length? I was tempted to spend WAY too much on 60" long clamps.. these seem like they may be a bit less than the $50 or so in price each of those clamps run.

@user-oh3jb7dg5b Жыл бұрын

👌👍Благодарю!!!

@mpaquin61 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to making this clamp. Can it be upsized to 2 or3 feet?

@gregcruce802 Жыл бұрын

I've seen builds for various shop tools do you know where they can be had

@ramachandran8666 2 жыл бұрын

You should be selling these John, I know I will buy at least 6 or maybe 12 if offered in a couple of sizes (8&12") commonly used 90% of the time. I know it may sound not worth your time etc., but there are many DIY'ers and other makers who would rather spend the time on other projects than make tools and jigs that are very useful but cost-effective to buy

@naturaIIydifferent 2 жыл бұрын

I came from the no clamp rant to support. I gotta get some threaded rod and inserts.. these are sweet. I don't need them, but after watching this, I want some just to flex.

@CodyBrandt580 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question. How big of a rod of all-thread did you need to make that many clamps?

@maplejames6992 2 жыл бұрын

Which table saw blade is your favorite, John? For work (windows and doors), we use the Diablo combination blade, and they have been worth the money. Great build, fist bumps from Canada

@jarodmorris611 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure my opinion matters but I bought a cheap Delta chop saw for $30 off of Craiglist years ago. Went and spent more on a Diablo blade than I did the saw and I've never regretted it.

@joaquinviego9052 2 жыл бұрын

John, i have little to no hardwood. but loads of Poplar and pine boards. Can i make any of your clamps out of these?

@henrywall3683 2 жыл бұрын

Clamps look great. I need to build some of them. Keep up the great work John. Bought the plans

@WoodandMetalGarage 2 жыл бұрын

John we miss you brother man!

@KrazeeKraftZ 2 жыл бұрын

By the time I get to making all the tools I like and need I'll possibly be too old to use them!!

@richardmilner4392 2 жыл бұрын

Can the clamps be made from pine

@harrylambrianou6998 Жыл бұрын

The big question I'm left with is... how do you adjust these? I'm guessing it's that thin springy bit that you glued up like five at a time? But it doesn't look like that bit actually sticks out at all... So I'm left wondering how to do you move the... moveable part?

@kpenner47 Жыл бұрын

Would it work to use plywood?

@yossiyaari3760 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased a subscription on sale.

@psimer 2 жыл бұрын

So, I built 4 of the previous version. can i just replace the moving jaw assembly on those to this new design?

@muddywater6856 2 жыл бұрын

That is what I'm going to do on the parallel clamps. Already have extra bars of longer lengths that are used occasionally by swapping the heads from my shorter clamps. I see no problems resizing the new design to the bigger bar. Also see no problem making a parallel head that I prefer.