Angle-Iron Clamp Rack
Own a welder? Or know someone who does? Then try this.
This mobile clamp rack is made almost entirely of 11⁄2 " angle iron, except for the upper clamp guide, which is 1" angle iron (to allow clearance space for the clamps' bars). Clamps are secured by 13⁄4 " chain links cut in half and then welded to the angle irons on 13⁄4 " centers to serve as clamp guides.
Quick tip: preventing clam marks I always worry about marring the wood with my clamps during dry assembly or glue-up of a project. Rather than buying the costly custom pads available to fit my clamps, I purchased some hard felt chair glides. They have self-adhesive backing and come in various sizes and shapes, so It's easy to find some just the right size for your clamps.
—Sonny Rains, Carbondale, Colo.
For more in-depth information on gluing and clamping, visit our Gluing and Clamping section in the WOOD Store.