G-clamp

Threaded holding device

A G-clamp is a C-shaped metal clamp with a threaded screw, used to hold materials firmly in place during woodworking, welding, or gluing.

The frame resembles the letter G (or C, hence also called C-clamp).

The screw tightens against one jaw to grip the workpiece: Secure the boards with a G-clamp while the glue dries.

tool

vise

Mounted clamping tool

hold · fastener · workbench · jaw · screw · pressure · secure · fixture · hand tool · hardware

holding

positioning

Arranging in specific locations

fixture · jig · drilling · sawing · filing · grinding · steady · immobilize · setup · fabrication

joinery

gluing

Fastening with adhesive

bonding · cabinetmaking · furniture making · drying time · alignment · joint · workpiece · adhesive · veneer · set time

Opposites
clamping mechanism type

G-clampvise

Mounted clamping tool

bench vise · bar clamp · pipe clamp · spring clamp

securing vs. releasing action

G-clampspreader

Tool for distribution

separator · expander · pry bar · wedge · splitter

Family

clamp, clamps, clamped, clamping, clamper

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Rated G