Woodworking clamp Art-Pol 80 x 500 mm steel forged with ratchet (R-24515)

The Art-Pol woodworking clamp 80 x 500 mm is a steel forged clamp with a ratchet mechanism designed to hold workpieces securely during carpentry, assembly and gluing operations. With a 500 mm span and robust steel construction, the clamp provides adjustable pressure and repeatable performance for workshop and DIY tasks, allowing stable positioning of panels, frames and fixtures.

Advantages

The forged steel body ensures long service life and resistance to bending during tightening. The ratchet mechanism allows incremental adjustment and fast, reliable locking without the need for continuous screw rotation. The clamp’s design distributes force evenly across the jaws to minimize surface damage and maintain alignment of components during gluing or assembly.

Suitable for

• Wood glue-ups and edge joining
• Holding panels and frames during assembly
• Temporary clamping for sanding, routing and fitting
• DIY repairs and small workshop projects

Key specifications

• Material: forged steel construction for body and jaws
• Clamping capacity (span): 500 mm
• Throat or jaw width: 80 mm
• Ratchet locking mechanism for stepwise adjustment
• Intended use: manual clamping for woodworking and assembly tasks

How to use

Position the clamp so the jaws contact the workpiece surfaces to be secured. Operate the ratchet to advance the movable jaw until the desired clamping pressure is achieved; the mechanism locks incrementally to hold the setting. To release, disengage the ratchet according to the clamp’s release lever or button and back the movable jaw away from the workpiece. Ensure clamping faces are aligned and protected with pads if needed to avoid marking finished surfaces.

Usage recommendations

Use the clamp within its 500 mm span and avoid applying excessive torque beyond manual tightening to prevent deformation. For delicate or finished surfaces, place protective pads between jaws and the workpiece. Regularly inspect the ratchet mechanism and steel parts for wear, clean off dust and glue residue, and lubricate moving components occasionally to maintain smooth operation.