Bar clamp Vorel 37430 — iron and wood construction, 300 mm length

Vorel 37430 is a 300 mm bar clamp designed for securing workpieces during woodworking and light metalwork. Constructed from iron with wooden contact faces, it provides stable clamping pressure for gluing, assembly and holding parts in place. Supplied as a single piece per pack, this clamp is suitable for DIY and workshop tasks that require moderate clamping force and reliable positioning of components.

Advantages

The clamp combines a cast iron jaw construction with a stable tinned steel rail and a pressure screw that includes a swinging pressure plate, ensuring even pressure distribution on the workpiece. A lacquered wooden handle reinforced with a metal tap allows effective tightening during assembly, processing and gluing. The design offers durability for repeated workshop use while the wooden contact faces reduce the risk of surface damage to timber and finished parts.

Suitable for

• Gluing wooden panels and edge-banding in carpentry and joinery
• Holding parts during assembly and fitting tasks
• Light metalworking tasks that require moderate clamping pressure
• DIY projects and general workshop use

Key specifications

• Clamping length: 300 mm
• Jaw material: cast iron
• Rail: tinned steel rail for stable guidance
• Contact faces: wooden lacquered faces to protect workpiece surfaces
• Handle: lacquered wooden handle reinforced with a metal tap for tightening
• Pressure mechanism: screw with swinging pressure plate for even pressure distribution
• Pack contents: one clamp per pack

How to use

Position the fixed jaw and slide the movable jaw along the rail to fit the width of the workpiece. Place the wooden contact faces against the surfaces to be clamped to minimise marking. Turn the lacquered wooden handle to advance the pressure screw until the swinging pressure plate contacts the workpiece and the desired clamping pressure is achieved. Avoid overtightening; stop when the parts are held firmly and evenly. To release, rotate the handle in the opposite direction and slide the movable jaw away.

Usage recommendations

For best results when gluing or assembling, use multiple clamps spaced evenly along the workpiece to ensure uniform pressure. Inspect the wooden contact faces periodically and replace or pad them if they become worn to maintain surface protection. Store the clamp in a dry place to reduce corrosion on the metal rail and screw.