The terminals are one of the most versatile devices you have in your toolbox

You will be surprised that the clips we have for thousands of years. The Egyptians first used a kind of clip in the building of the pyramids. Since then, these instruments are many different variations, but the basic principle of the gripper remains unchanged. In this article I will cover some of the terminal is currently the most commonly used for wood and metal.

The versatile "terminal C.

Probably the best known of the clamp, these tools generally have dimensionsrange 1 to 8 inches. These dimensions give the maximum width opening. The depth of the rear caliper is from 1 inch to 4 inches, depending on the size of the instrument. There are larger sizes available, but children are the most commonly used for daily work.

With a terminal "C is simple enough, but a suggestion is to scrap using wood between the clamp and the surface of the material is worked recalls. These protections are for the pressure distributionuniform. The patella is developed at the foot of the caliper to rotate so that the work is not uniformly flat fixed nor secure.

spring clip - simplest of all

These are useful devices easier to use for lighting applications where high clamping force is not required. These tools have a size of just over 4 cm to 9 cm, with holes in the jaw a little 'less than an inch to 3 inches. They fit perfectly, when you need to implement too many clipsfast as when working with fast-setting adhesive. Jaws have vinyl covers to protect the work of ruin.

Bar clamps and hoses

These instruments are commonly known as cabinet or furniture mounted terminals are made in two ways: with pine trees on a flat steel in lengths from 12 inches to 48 inches and jaw tightening aimed at ½ "to 1 7 / 8 inch tubes.

The use of this clip is simple. Set the fixed jaw against the side of labor andSlide the movable jaw against the other. current organization, you can work by hand, using a complete all necessary measures to ensure the clip.

No matter the job size is probably one of the terminals used to do things that may be easier. From its humble beginnings tried this tool is essential for a serious home improvement.