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Flooring clamp

{{Short description|Type of woodworking clamp}}

A flooring clamp is a clamp (or cramp) for holding tongue and groove flooring in place while laying.{{cite book |last=Gorse |first=Christopher |last2=Johnston |first2=David |date=2020 |title=

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Application

A flooring clamp is used for holding tongue and groove flooring while individual boards are being face nailed. Up to 8 to 10 boards may be clamped at a time. A minimum of two are required; more is the norm. Spaced say every 4th or 5th joist.{{cn|date=March 2025}}

Placement

The clamp is placed over a joist (range 35 mm to 65 mm thick), then its ratchet action handle is used to apply horizontal pressure on a sacrificial bearing board (100 mm x 50 mm) to hold the flooring boards true and in place for fastening.

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See also

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External links

  • [https://www.bigredsepoxyflooring.com.au/ Epoxy Flooring]

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Category:Floors

Category:Clamps (tool)

Category:Woodworking hand tools