Woodpeckers Joint Bridge Clamp Pad Set, 12 Piece

Woodpeckers Joint Bridge Clamps: Equalizing Clamping Pressure for Better Panels

Woodpeckers Joint Bridge Clamps are designed to address an issue that has challenged woodworkers for centuries: ensuring perfectly aligned boards during glue-ups. Despite careful jointing and planing, boards often exhibit a slight twist, cup, or bow, causing the faces to not line up perfectly. This is due to the natural stresses within the wood that are released as new surfaces are created during machining.

The Joint Bridge Clamps provide a novel, problem-solving solution to this age-old problem. They localize the clamping pressure, evening out each joint individually without inadvertently getting glued to the carefully-prepared workpiece. These simple, economical clamping aids deliver smoother, flatter panel glue-ups, requiring less planing and sanding.

One of the key features of the Joint Bridge Clamps is their versatility. On longer glue-ups, when additional support is needed in the center, several pairs of Joint Bridges can be clamped using a piece of scrap stock above and below the panel. This ensures even pressure distribution across the entire surface.

The Joint Bridges are also ideal for creating popular through-inlay cutting boards. The inlay strips can be up to 1/2" thicker than the board without interference from the Joint Bridge, something that is not possible with traditional clamping cauls.

Moreover, the Joint Bridge Clamps are perfect for use with older-style clamps that have small, hard faces, which can often mar the stock. Formed from glass-reinforced polycarbonate, the same tough material used in Woodpeckers' box clamps and knuckle clamps, the Joint Bridges can handle shop abuse and glue with ease.

Woodpeckers, a company known for its high-quality woodworking tools and accessories, manufactures the Joint Bridge Clamps right here in Northeast Ohio. These made-in-the-USA products are carefully packaged and shipped straight from the factory to the customer's workshop.

In summary, the Woodpeckers Joint Bridge Clamps offer a simple yet effective solution to the age-old problem of ensuring perfectly aligned boards during glue-ups. With their ability to localize clamping pressure, support longer panels, and accommodate through-inlay cutting boards, these clamps are a valuable addition to any woodworker's arsenal. Crafted with durability in mind and made in the USA, the Joint Bridge Clamps are a testament to Woodpeckers' commitment to providing innovative, problem-solving tools for the woodworking community.

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