Clamp AWTools AW20156 — metal hand clamp, weight 1.7 kg

AWTools AW20156 — metal hand clamp weighing 1.7 kg is a handheld clamping tool designed to secure workpieces during carpentry, assembly and light metalwork. The clamp combines a serrated zinc-plated steel guide rail with profiled cast-iron arms and a screwed wooden handle to provide stable temporary fixation when gluing, drilling or sawing. Non-marking plastic pads on the clamping jaws protect the pressed material, making the clamp suitable for a variety of workshop and DIY tasks that require a longer reach and increased clamping force.

Advantages

The serrated zinc-plated guide rail reduces slipping and ensures reliable incremental adjustment under load. Profiled cast-iron arms with a powder coated finish deliver structural rigidity while resisting surface wear. The ergonomically shaped screwed wooden handle allows controlled tightening and easy release. Clamping jaws fitted with non-marking plastic pads protect delicate surfaces from damage and minimize marring during prolonged use.

Suitable for

• Securing wooden boards, chipboard and plywood during gluing
• Holding parts for drilling, sawing or routing
• Temporary fixation of plastics and similar sheet materials
• Workshop and DIY assembly tasks that require extended reach and higher clamping force

Key specifications

• Type: handheld metal clamp
• Weight: 1.7 kg
• Guide rail: serrated, zinc-plated steel
• Arms: profiled cast iron with powder coated finish
• Handle: screwed wooden, ergonomically shaped
• Jaws: fitted with non-marking plastic pads to protect material
• Intended materials: wood, chipboard, plywood, plastics
• Application: carpentry, assembly, light metalwork, DIY

How to use

Position the clamp so the jaws align with the workpiece surfaces you intend to hold. Adjust the movable arm along the serrated guide rail to approximate the required opening, then tighten the screwed wooden handle until the non-marking pads make firm contact without excessive pressure that could deform the material. For repeated or heavier clamping tasks, reposition the guide rail engagement to a deeper serration for increased holding force. Release the clamp by turning the handle counterclockwise and sliding the movable arm away from the workpiece.

Usage recommendations

Use the clamp on clean, debris-free surfaces to avoid scratching finishes; place a thin protective layer between the pads and delicate surfaces if additional protection is needed. Inspect the serrated rail and pads regularly for wear and replace pads when they show significant deformation. Avoid using the clamp as a lever or for prying; use only for holding and securing during assembly, gluing or processing operations.