Choosing F-shaped clamps

When performing locksmith or welding work, very often the master is faced with the need for additional support or fixation of any part. For this, they usually use clamps... These are such little helpers, to whose presence every master very quickly gets used to and can no longer work without them. In today's article we will look at F-shaped clamps, their features and varieties.

A clamp of this type is considered the best for long-term use in the carpentry workshop. Long-term work of this tool is due to a steel rail of great thickness. It is she who ensures the durability of the tool. Due to the notches on the movable bar, the possibility of displacement is excluded during clamping.

The main advantages of this tool are:

• large thread pitch, which ensures long work without slipping;
• the design of the sliding part is very convenient for quick resizing;
• such a clamp is universal and can be used in any conditions and work.

No matter how good the tool is, it always has its drawbacks, namely:

• to clamp, you must use both hands:
• if the clamp is too tight, the guide can bend.

This product is mainly used for working with wood, which means that the last of the shortcomings in this case is not terrible, since it will not be possible to compress wood with such force without deforming it.

Using clamps in your work, it is worth remembering that they are much weaker than a vice, therefore they cannot be considered a reliable lock... In addition, its clamping capabilities are limited by the dimensions of the clamping frame. Therefore, for reliable fixation of the workpiece, it is necessary to use several clamps at once. If you need to glue the joinery board, then this will require more than a dozen devices.

The clamp can be made of wood or metal. Metal models much more durable and lasting longer than their wooden competitors, and they are also not afraid of moisture. Metal fixtures can not only fix the workpiece, but also press with the required force. This point is very important when working with cladding parts, where dents are unacceptable.

There are many different clamps:

• F-shaped;
• G-shaped;
• for corner joints;
• for end fit;
• spring mechanisms;
• screw;
• pipe;
• lever;
• automatic;
• tape.

Each type of pressure tool performs a certain type of work. There is no one very good kind of clamps that will suit all occasions. As with any device, you need to know how to use clamps and know their purpose.

Consider several manufacturers of F-clamps that can be found on the counter of any tool store.

• Matrix... This company has been manufacturing hand tools since 2003. The list of brand products is quite large - it includes locksmith, carpentry, cutting, construction and finishing and measuring tools, among which there are F-shaped clamps. Keeping the price within the budget category, the company is constantly working to improve the quality of its products.In the past few years, the brand has started producing power tools. The tools of this company are reliable and easy to use. The F-clamps have a good coating that does not allow rubbing parts to rust for a long time, and the forged part is durable and lasts a very long time

• Sparta... This firm aims to provide the necessary tool to the average buyer. The products are not complicated and can help in a home workshop or when repairing a car. The clamps from this manufacturer have a wooden handle, forged sponges and a coating that protects the tool from corrosion.

• Gross. This is a brand that positions itself as a manufacturer of professional tools, and their consumers are specialists who provide services at a high level. Clamps of this brand have a ratchet mechanism and a metal case. These products can clamp workpieces with a thickness of over 600mm. The original instrument will last for many years.

The following video discusses the varieties of F-clamps.