Clamps & Vises

Our Clamps & Vises collection includes practical workholding tools like bar clamps, C-clamps, and quick-grip/spring clamps, plus vise-style options for steady support during repairs and builds. For a broader browse, you can also shop the full Hardware department, https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/hardware or the wider Hand & Power Tools selection at https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/hand-power-tools

Start with the job: for longer spans and glue-ups, bar clamps are a great go-to; for compact, high-pressure holding on a workbench edge, a C-clamp is often ideal; for quick positioning (like holding a small piece temporarily), spring clamps are fast and convenient. Compare options in the Clamps & Vises collection, and pair your choice with accurate layout tools from our. Levels and Measuring Tools collection https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/levels-and-measuring-tools for better results.

A simple rule is to choose a clamp with a capacity slightly larger than your material thickness or the width of your assembly, so you’re not fighting the tool at full extension. If you’re unsure, browsing a range of sizes in the Clamps & Vises collection helps you match capacity to common tasks, and measuring your workpiece with gear from Levels and Measuring Tools ncollection, https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/levels-and-measuring-tools can prevent frustration.

To protect finished or soft materials, use scrap wood pads, clamp blocks, or a small barrier (like cardboard) between the jaws and your project, and apply only the pressure you need to hold the piece securely. You’ll find the right holding tools in the Clamps & Vises collection, and if you’re refinishing, prep supplies from our Sanding and Surface Prep collection, https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/sanding-and-surface-prep can help you fix minor dents or impressions before the final finish.

Yes—clamps are a staple for woodworking glue-ups, panel glue-ups, and furniture repairs because they keep parts aligned while adhesive cures. Look through the Clamps & Vises collection for options that match your span and pressure needs, and round out your repair kit with surface prep essentials from our Sanding and Surface Prep collection https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/sanding-and-surface-prep and fastening options from our selection of Screws at ttps://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/screws when a mechanical hold is also needed

For cleaner, safer work, clamp first—then cut, drill, or sand with control. A solid setup often includes the right Drill & Screwdriver Bits/Accessories https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/drill-screwdriver-bits-accessories , cutting options from our Saws & Saw Blades collection, https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/saws-saw-blades or Knives and Cutters collection https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/knives-and-cutters , and protective gear from our Health & Safety collection https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/health-safety

Absolutely—many clamp-and-build jobs also need the right fasteners and hardware. After choosing workholding tools in the Clamps & Vises collection, you can shop Screws https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/screws Nails, href="https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/nails and Nuts & Bolts https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/nuts-bolts , and reinforcing parts like Brackets & Braces https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/brackets-braces to finish installs, repairs, and builds properly.

Yes—if you’re not sure what style or size will work best, Art Noise can help you match the tool to your project and materials. Browse online through the Clamps & Vises collection, explore the wider Hardware collection, https://shop.artnoise.ca/collections/hardware or visit our local resource page for details at Hardware in Downtown Kingston https://shop.artnoise.ca/pages/hardware-in-downtown-kingston