Let wood screws do the clamping

Here's a way to cut down on the clamping time and number of clamps needed to glue up the lap joints in multiple frames. After clamping up the first frame and checking for square, drill a screw hole centered in each half-lap joint. Then drive screws, as shown left; remove the clamps; and set the assembly aside. Now your clamps and bench space are free for assembling the next frame.—from the WOOD shop