markpelly Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I know some pay not have a lot of metal c-clamps being woodworkers, but I was wondering for those who do have them...what do you for storage? Pictures are welcomed. I currently have mine in a tool box on the side of my bench, they should be somewhere that a little more organized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds2 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I clamp them on the front of some shelves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Pritchard Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 My clamp rack currently consists of a section of 2x4 ripped down the middle and screwed to the wall. All my clamps just rest on that. Works fine and I can't say I've had a problem knocking them on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpelly Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Reasonable ideas, I know every shop is going to be different and someone will have a different plan for storing them. Just trying to get some ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Just a drawer in a roll-around toolbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I replaced mine with F-styles and parallels. I have a few left in a drawer. I use them rarely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I have a few in the shop but, can't honestly remember the last time they were used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 In the spirit of bang for the buck, you may consider phasing out the c clamps and replacing them with the $3 f clamps from harbor freight. They are great to have a bunch of them around. I have yet to add wall storage for them, heck, I have yet to finish anything in my shop for "me"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpelly Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I agree, I do not use them as much for woodworking but I do use them once in a while. My shop doubles as a shop for my vehicles as well so they arent going to be thrown away. I think you guys have convinced me to move them away from my woodworking tools though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hang them inverted, on a hook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Inverted on a pegboard hook. I have about a dozen of the 3 way C clamps for attaching edges, they hang next to the regular C clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I have only 2 now and only use them to clamp an old work mate (a Black and Decker not a buddy!) to stabilise its legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I only use two on a regular basis for the fence on my drill press so I keep those two next to the DP the rest knock around in a drawer. I used to use them for holding a sacrificial fence on my table saw but now have those handy dandy clamps from Rockler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Wood magazine, March (14) issue, page 16 has a "shop tip" idea for hanging them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpelly Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Wood magazine, March (14) issue, page 16 has a "shop tip" idea for hanging them. Funny enough, someone bought me the single copy for March of Wood magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I used a piece of scrap 1x pine nailed between two studs, and just hang them there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I just tossed my scrap of 2x construction lumber I used to store my handscrew and c-clamps to. I had a strip on each side from more 2x4 that I had ripped off (to bring it down to a 2x3 for my lathe bench) that I used to "soften" the grip. I stored them actually clamped on to the narrow sides, with the handles alternating so I could see 1: how many I had left, 2: how many I had, 3: what condition they are in, and 4) be able to reach them to remove them. Now, I have two inside the shop (for the guide track for the circular saw) that I've clamped to a shelf. (They are clamped between the woodworking tool section and the car fluids section, as I've used them for both.) I also have two inside the house, hanging on a screwdriver rack on the pegboard wall in the utility room. I just put them on the end holders, and insert a screwdriver into the rack to pin them in place. I have one larger c-Clamp that I leave in the plastic "tool" box (former shoe storage plastic bin) that I've dedicated to brake jobs. I usually use it to reset the caliper piston, but I did once use it to hold a 4x4 beam in place to attempt to drill holes in it. If the drill had held out, it would have worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombarde16 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I only use little, 2" c-clamps so I keep them in a bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Thurman-Keup Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I have about a dozen 3"(?) that I mostly use for constructing temporary fixtures and jigs out of Al and steel angle irons. They are quite handy for that and I keep them hung on a small strip of wood along with the spring clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Ludwig Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 I use a little frame with a dowel set about 2" from the wall, running horizontally. The clamps, both c- and f-style hang inverted from the dowel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stahlee Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I rarely would use C Clamps for woodworking. I keep most of them in the garage for metal fabrication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMort847 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I use them to clamp up laminations (much easier and less wasted space than F clamps), clamping things on the bench, drill press, band saw, etc. Also great for clamping lap joints and dimensional lumber. While I have a bunch of other clamps, for their cost, they have a lot of benefit to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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