Clamps

Devices used to hold objects together.

clamping tools

Devices used to hold objects firmly together. They consist of a hinged jaw or jaws and a mechanism (screw, lever, spring) to apply pressure. Used in woodworking, metalworking, and various other applications for holding pieces during assembly or repair.

Clamps derive from the Old English word 'clumpian,' meaning to seize or hold fast.

Clamps are tools that squeeze things together to hold them in place, like when building furniture or fixing a car.

Clamps have been used for centuries, with early versions made from wood and rope
Many clamps use a ratcheting mechanism to maintain pressure
Some clamps are designed for very specific tasks, like holding sheet metal

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