Clothespins become mighty micro-clamps
Putting together tiny projects, such as dollhouse furniture, wooden models, or jewelry, can get awfully frustrating, especially when you're gluing fragile, intricately shaped parts.
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Reshape spring-activated wooden clothespins into miniature clamps as shown left. You can tailor their tips to fit different situations. The softwood pins won't damage delicate surfaces.
—John Monaghan, Goleta, Calif.