54. Hand Screw

A hand screw is used in clamping glued surfaces together while the glue is setting, or it may be used for clamping pieces together for other purposes. The jaws are usually made of maple, while the spindles are made of second growth hickory. The jaws and spindles are made in different sizes for use in various kinds of clamping.

55. Screw Clamp

The screw clamp is intended for clamping small pieces together. It is made of malleable iron, except the screw, which is made of wrought iron. The screw clamps range in size from 3" to 10".

Fig. 82. Hand screw, a, shoulder jaw; b, screw Jaw; c, middle spindle; d, end spindle.

Fig. 83. Screw clamp, a, frame; b, screw; c, washer; d, Jaws.

Fig. 84. Adjustable steel bar clamp.

56. Adjustable Steel Bar Clamp

The adjustable steel bar clamps are used in clamping wide surfaces together, such as doors, shelves, etc. They are made in different sizes toopen from 2 1/2 feet to 10 feet. If at any time a part of the clamp breaks, it can be replaced with a new part.

57. Stationary Iron Vise

This vise is designed for the use of carpenters, cabinet makers, pattern makers, and woodworkers generally. At least one vise like this, or a similar vise, should be in every shop equipment. Such a vise is useful in filing and in clamping metals.

Fig. 85. Stationary iron vise.

Lorino Coes, originator of the screw wrench. Born, 1812; died, 1906.

Fig. 86. Coes' knife-handle wrench.

58. Wrench

A wrench is used to turn the nuts of bolts and in turning screws, such as lag screws. There are about thirty different styles of wrenches made, and in all more than two hundred sizes.

Fig. 87. Flat nose plier.

Fig. 88. Round nose plier.

Fig. 89. Saw vise.

59. Flat Nose Plier

The flat nose plier is used in bent ironwork, and for various other purposes, such as holding, pulling, twisting; etc.

60. Round Nose Plier

The round nose plier is used in bent ironwork in making curves and scrolls.

61. Saw Vise

A saw vise is used in clamping a saw firmly while it is being filed.

62. Picture Frame Vise

This is a very handy tool to have in a shop. By means of this vise a picture frame can be securely clamped while it is being fastened, so that good joints are secured.