How do you clamp at right angles?

Question

This may seem like a dumb question, but here goes anyway. When glueing something, how do you clamp it when the two pieces of wood are at right angles to each other, like an "L" shape or a "T" shape?

Answer 1

We have some 'L' type clamps - like for picture frames. They probably came from one of the usual big home stores. I don't know about 'T' clamps but maybe they make those too.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Give the 10 to B Anne. I have sets of picture frame making 90 degree clamps, they are smallish, but depending on what stock you want worked at right angles, I've done 2 x 2's in them.

Answer 4

There are several ways that will work but it depends on your project. The simplest- for instance- two 2x4s would be to clamp one of the boards to a table or other fixed object. Then clamp your cross section...

Answer 5

Purchase corner clamps (or picture frame jigs) at a hardware or home supply store (Home depot, Lowes,...etc.) This works great for small items you can lay out. Depending on your specific project, sometimes using a framing square and clamps work if you cannot toe/tack nail the corners (for example-door trim). Your specific project may require a little creativity; just know your tools and resources available.

Answer 6

Craftsman makes a clamp just for that. It is used by cabinet makers.

Answer 7

place the clamp from top to bottom in the middle seam of the two pieces. good luck!!

Answer 8

Use a 'Sash Cramp' but check for square continually as you tighten up the cramp.