Clamp

A fastening device which secures something within its jaws without constant human pressure.

Band Clamp

For clamping round, oval and odd-shaped pieces. Consists of nylon band and ratchet mechanism. When used in conjunction with corner blocks it can be used to clamp objects such as picture frames.

Bar Clamp

A tool with a stationary head and a sliding foot used for clamping over a large distance.

Corner Clamp

Photograph courtesy of Draper.co.uk
Photograph courtesy of Draper.co.uk
Designed to hold two pieces together at 90° to each other.

F Clamp

Carpentry clamps in the shape of an F.

Floor Clamp

Aids to fixing tongue and grooved flooring. They clamp to the floor joists and exert pressure on the boards to close the joints.

Frame Clamp

Uses corner blocks and long-threaded rods with sliding speed nuts to assemble square, rectangular and other oddly-shaped work pieces.

G Clamp

A screw-activated clamping device in the shape of the letter "G".

K Clamp

Joinery sash clamp named after the shape of the main bar which is a K rather than T shape.

Squeeze Clamps or Easy Clamps

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Photograph courtesy of Draper.co.uk
Light duty clamps applied with one hand with an automatic advancing squeeze handle.