These simple little fixtures turn any workbench with two rows of benchdog holes into a clamping table. These clamp cradles reduce the wild scramble that accompanies gluing up edge joints, doors and face frames by holding a series of bar clamps ready and steady. To make one of the fixtures, cut a length of hardwood into a long U-shape, and glue or screw little ears on each end to hold the bar clamp upright (see the drawing). Then install dowels in the bottom of the cradle that fit into the benchdog holes in your benchtop. Make as many of the cradles as you’ll need for your biggest glue-up.

Tony Whitford, Norfolk, Va.

Fine Woodworking Magazine, October 1990 No. 84

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