Dubuque Handscrew Clamps: American-Made Wood Clamps Since 1887
Dubuque handscrew clamps have been manufactured in Dubuque, Iowa since 1887, making them one of the longest-running woodworking clamp brands in the United States. Their traditional wooden jaw design offers a combination of versatility and workpiece protection that metal clamps cannot match. The wooden jaws conform slightly to irregular surfaces, distribute clamping pressure over a wider area, and will not dent or mar soft wood species the way steel-jawed clamps can.
The Dubuque Handscrew Clamps excel at tasks where the angled jaw adjustment is an advantage. Unlike parallel-jaw clamps, handscrew clamps allow you to angle the jaws to clamp wedge-shaped parts, hold a workpiece at an odd angle to a bench, or grip the edge of a panel without the clamp tipping over. This makes them indispensable for gluing up panels, holding workpieces during hand-tool operations, and securing angled cuts.
When to Choose Handscrew Clamps Over Bar or Pipe Clamps
Bar and pipe clamps apply pressure in a straight line and are best for face-to-face glue-ups and long assemblies. Handscrew clamps shine when the geometry is irregular, when you need to clamp close to a router table fence or drill press table, or when the workpiece material is soft and easily marred. The wooden jaws also make handscrews safe to use against finished surfaces without protective pads.
- Angled jaw adjustment for non-parallel clamping surfaces
- Wood jaws protect finished and soft-wood surfaces
- Stable freestanding design — will not tip on the bench
- Traditional American construction with rugged hardware
