{"title":"Handscrew Clamps","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Wooden Handscrew Clamps for Woodworking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden handscrew clamps are among the most versatile holding tools in a woodworker's shop. Unlike parallel-jaw bar clamps, the two independent wooden jaws of a handscrew can be angled independently to clamp tapered, irregular, or angled workpieces that would otherwise slip out of a conventional clamp. The large wooden jaw faces distribute pressure over a wide area without denting softwood or delicate surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/products\/dubuque-handscrew-clamps\"\u003eDubuque Handscrew Clamps\u003c\/a\u003e are made in the USA from hardwood jaws with heavy-duty steel screws, built to the traditional standard that professional woodworkers have relied on for generations. Available in a range of sizes to match the scope of your projects, from small cabinet work to furniture glue-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use a Handscrew Clamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandscrew clamps excel in four situations: clamping angled miters and tapered legs where parallel jaws cannot grip, holding small assembly work close to the bench, gripping delicate or finished surfaces where metal clamp faces would cause damage, and clamping near the edge of a workpiece where bar clamps cannot reach. They also make excellent bench holddowns when one jaw is hooked over the edge of the bench top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete clamping setup, explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/dog-hole-clamps\"\u003edog hole clamps\u003c\/a\u003e for workbench workholding and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/featherboards-workholding-push-sticks\"\u003efeatherboards \u0026amp; workholding\u003c\/a\u003e for machine safety. Browse all shop essentials in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/shop-essentials\"\u003eShop Essentials\u003c\/a\u003e collection and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/woodshop-basics\"\u003eWoodshop Basics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dubuque-handscrew-clamps","title":"Dubuque Handscrew Clamps","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handscrew is the classic wooden clamp: two hard maple jaws driven by a pair of steel spindles, so the jaws can close parallel or at an angle. Woodworkers have relied on wooden handscrew clamps for well over a century because they grip without marring, hold odd shapes that metal clamps can't, and double as a portable vise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDubuque Clamp Works is one of the last clamp manufacturers in the United States. They make these clamps in, where else, Dubuque, Iowa. These are traditional clamps made to the high standards you expect from a U.S.-made product. With a few of these clamps, you can perform a variety of work holding operations that would be impossible or impractical even with an army of bar clamps. Aside from the standard \"pressing two pieces of wood together\", these clamps can be used to create stop blocks, clamped to a work surface creating a makeshift vise, clamped in a vise to work on an odd-shaped workpiece or more comfortable working position, used to hold small workpieces against cutters, and the list goes on... These handscrew clamps are the best on the market and will last for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandscrew Clamp Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJaw length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThroat depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax opening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Size Should I Buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6\" and 8\" handscrews are the most versatile and the best place to start. The 4\" size is ideal for small parts, box making and holding pieces against a cutter. The 10\", 12\" and 14\" sizes reach deeper into a panel, open wide enough for thick stock, and make a sturdy base when you clamp a workpiece upright in a bench vise. Most shops end up with a pair in two or three sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use a Handscrew Clamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen or close fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold one handle in each hand and rotate them together, like pedaling a bicycle, to move both jaws at once while keeping them parallel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the jaws to the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn one handle on its own to angle the jaws so they sit flat on tapered or irregular pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnug the middle spindle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the clamp on the work and tighten the spindle closest to the jaws until the jaws make light contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply pressure with the end spindle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tighten the outer spindle. It levers the jaw tips together and puts the clamping force where you need it. Check that the jaws stay in full contact with the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality, hard maple jaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-drawn carbon steel threaded spindles and swivel nuts for ultra-smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy ferrules with removable pins join the hardwood handles to the spindles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll metal parts are treated for corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil-treated jaws for prolonged life, check resistance, and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more in our article \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/blogs\/learn\/the-best-handscrews-youll-ever-own\"\u003eThe Best Handscrews You'll Ever Own\u003c\/a\u003e. For long glue-ups and panels, pair your handscrews with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/bar-clamps\"\u003ebar and pipe clamps\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/handscrew-clamps\"\u003ehandscrew clamps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/clamping\"\u003ewoodworking clamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubuque","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":50141534224673,"sku":"100-600","price":19.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\"","offer_id":50141534257441,"sku":"100-601","price":23.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\"","offer_id":50141534290209,"sku":"100-602","price":28.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\"","offer_id":50141534322977,"sku":"100-603","price":35.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50141534355745,"sku":"100-604","price":37.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14\"","offer_id":50141534388513,"sku":"100-605","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9622\/1217\/files\/100-600g_base_2_70b20c79-6017-49b3-8ca2-acae276b80cc.webp?v=1723241684"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9622\/1217\/collections\/X_handscrew-clamps.jpg?v=1791471124","url":"https:\/\/enfinitytools.com\/collections\/handscrew-clamps.oembed","provider":"Infinity Cutting Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}