# Clamp Styles
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C-clamps
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C-clamps can be used in woodworking and metal smithing. Tighten a C-clamp using your thumb and index finger until the rod meets the material, so the bottom of the clamp does not slip on the material. The C-clamp style is ubiquitous across many fields. It is called a C-clamp because of its shape. It allows room round the piece for working, and its pressure has a small attachment point.
Bar Clamps
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Bar clamps can be adjusted to hold almost any thickness. Hold a secure fit to almost anything with a bar style clamp. This style adjusts by sliding on a bar and has a quick release lever. The other side of the clamp is attached to the bar and is stationary.
Corner Clamps
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Corner clamps are used by framers in the construction of picture frames. Hold two pieces together simultaneously with a corner clamp. This style is also called a mitre clamp because it holds two pieces with cut angles. It has two points of attachment and can be tightened with a screwdriver.
Spring Clamps
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Spring clamps are relatively inexpensive. Quickly attach two thin materials together with a spring clamp. This style can be referred to as a speed clamp because of the quickness of its application. Squeeze the handles of a spring clamp and apply it to your project. These clamps aren't as strong as others, but can quickly be utilized.
Bench Clamps
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An antique bench clamp. A bench clamp is a permanent part of a workbench that holds pieces while woodworking. It is similar to a vice, but applies pressure to the piece and to the bench.
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