C-clamps, or a more elaborate variant called fast-action bar clamps, are the most versatile.

A fast-action bar clamp is larger than a C-clamp, even though the jaw opening may be the same.

For clamping large pieces, such as furniture parts, use bar clamps.

While C-clamps are adequate for most small jobs, bar clamps are for longer or wider objects.

A bar clamp has two jaws, one fixed and one movable.

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Fast-action bar clamps are a variant of conventional C-clamps.

Despite being larger than C-clamps, fast-action bar clamps are generally easier to attach and adjust.

For clamping doors, windows or large furniture with parallel sides, use long bar clamps.

For clamping the joint when regluing, one or two bar clamps are needed.