This article brings you some knowledge about C-clamps and F-clamps to help you understand these tips when buying C-clamps and F-clamps.
C-clamp is also called shrimp bow code, G-clamp or clamp, C-clamp for woodworking, etc. It is a hardware tool used to fix various shapes of workpieces, modules and other fixtures. It can be used not only for woodworking and welding, but also for many more jobs.
Nowadays, the C-clamp has a wide range of uses and is very easy to carry and use. Thanks to the cast steel material, the C clamp is durable, unbreakable and long-lasting.
1.Advantages of C clamp
C clamp adopts screw-in design, which can freely adjust the range to be clamped, and with powerful clamping force. The C clamp is hot-forged from 45 high-quality carbon steel. With overall heat treatment, it is with strong durability and greater strength. Mostly, the C clamp is a small type clamp.
2.Some specifications to pick up the right C clamp
The following C-clamp characteristics will help you choose the C-clamp you need, they are not essential data, but will be useful.
-Maximum opening (also called extension)
-Throat depth (reachable depth)
-Clamping size
-Clamping force and strength
3.How to use a C clamp in your work
Twist the clamps and place the pieces of wood you need to glue or cut or fasten in place. Then twist clockwise to squeeze the wood piece tightly and need to keep it in that position for a few hours.
C-clamps are widely used in the woodworking industry. When you use a C-clamp, there is a tip that you can put a pad on the appearance of the work piece to avoid leaving marks on the work piece. It can be used together with bench vise or other clamps or alone.
If your job requires a tight grip on your metal fabrication or woodworking project, choose this sturdy C-clamp.
Let’s take a look for the tips of F clamps:
F clamps, it is also known as BAR clamps and quick clamps. We can know that the name of F-clamp comes from Type F. Type F-clamp is similar to Type C or G-clamp in function and has a wider throat depth compared to Type C-clamp.
These clamps are used for woodworking filing, held tightly in place with screws or glue, or for welding filing to hold together.
The F-clamp consists of two horizontal rods and one vertical rod. At the end of the clamp, there is a screw to tighten your work. the F clamp is adjustable and it is easy to clamp large wood products without the need for large screws.
1.Usage of F clamps
The F-Clamp is an essential basic tool for woodworking. It can be used for a wide range of applications. In addition to holding wooden workpieces for woodworking, it can also be used as a holder for metalworking. When cutting or sawing round objects like coconuts, the F-Clamp holds them very securely and leaves both hands free.
2.Some data to choose the right F clamp.
You can choose the right size based on the following characteristics of F clamps, which are not necessary but will help.
-Maximum opening (also called reach)
-Throat depth (reachable depth)
-Bar length
-Clamping force and strength
3.How to use an F clamp in a right way
The F-clamp is a very good choice for holding woodworking parts tightly in place. Please note that you must leave enough space between this removable clamp and the surface of your workpiece. This way, you can work very easily and move and remove the workpiece as you wish. Move the tail towards the head, making sure the wood is held tightly in place.
If the clamping force is too strong, the woodwork may be marked or damaged. To avoid this damage, the piece needs a small block or pad.
A pad is required to prevent workpiece damage by the metal adjustable jaws of the F-Clamp. It also distributes the clamping pressure evenly and holds the workpiece evenly. If you clamp correctly, you will always have an extra pair of hands.
I hope these tips will help you choose a better C-clamp and F-clamp. We will continue to discuss other common woodworking hand tools in the future as well. If you have any purchase needs, please contact us. Our team will be happy to assist you.
