Project 19963EZ:

Shop-Built Bar Clamp

Ever run short of bar or pipe clamps? These are fairly expensive items, so most woodworkers don t have as many as they need, resulting in glue joints that aren't as tight as they should be. Here is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to make your own, so you'll always be sure to have enough on hand.

While this clamp might not produce as much pressure as commercial clamps, it will be acceptable for most applications. We designed it for 3/4" thick stock, but if you want to work with heavier or lighter stock, adjust the location of the threaded insert to suit.