1. Tool ID Week 7
Clamps and Vises

2. Drill Press Vise
Drilling is safe and more accurate when a vise is used, and fewer drill bits are broken. Commonly clamped to the drill press table.

3. Pipe Clamp
A clamp made with a steel pipe. When referring to piping, pipe clamps are used to connect the pipe to the pipe hanger assembly.

4. Bar Clamp
Bar type clamp has quick non- slip adjustment to approximate size; then screws tight to apply pressure. Used for securing edge to edge boards together to create larger panels and for holding together frame assemblies.

5. Machinist’s Vise
A bench mounted vise for metal with a swivel base and replaceable jaws. It should not be used for hammering or bending metal. Also called a Bench Vise.

6. C Clamp
The screw has a sliding bar or a thumb screw at one end and usually a ball and socket pad at the other Sizes range from 2 to 12 inches. Used for a firm hold on metal fabricating or woodworking projects.

7. Corner Clamp
Jaws are at 90 degree angles. Used to clamp items like cabinet frames.

8. Woodworker’s Vise
The flat smooth jaws open up to 12 inches. For woodworking, the jaws are made of wood, plastic or from metal, in the latter case they are usually faced with wood to avoid marring the work piece.

9. C Clamp Locking Pliers
Used for clamping irregular shapes quickly and firmly when welding or fastening.

10. Locking Welding Clamp
Works well when clamping two pieces adjacent to each other or at 90 degree angles.