Clamps Collection

Shaping metal with a steam hammer
Two metalworkers use a clamp and chain to hold a large piece of metal in place while it is shaped by a pneumatic steam hammer

Potato Clamp
Men storing potatoes, covering clamps of them with straw on a farm in Surrey, England

Charcoal burners in Epping Forest, Essex, near London, England. The men and their families lived in the forest for the summer so that they could be on hand to attend the burning clamps whenever

Masonry and sculpture tools and equipment
Italian Masonry and sculpture tools and equipment on display Date: circa 1920s

Saddler and Harness Maker (engraving)
2801999 Saddler and Harness Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saddler and Harness Maker)

Two Tula Sewing Clamps (velvet & steel)
3576141 Two Tula Sewing Clamps (velvet & steel) by Russian School (19th century); height: 15.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Gas-Fitter (engraving)
2801974 Gas-Fitter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas-Fitter. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Builders Tools, engraved by Martino Schede (engraving)
810311 Builders Tools, engraved by Martino Schede (engraving) by Rostagni, Francesco (18th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Methods of Arresting Bleeding with various tourniquets, clamps, manual pressure, forceps, knotted handkerchiefs and bandages. Date: circa 1880s

A Seated Monkey squirrel monkey A Squirrel Monkey
A Seated Monkey a squirrel monkey (A Squirrel Monkey), surrounded by a dark brown shade, on a table edge or windowsill. The animal holds a note in its right leg

Germany. Aachen Cathedral. Palatine Chapel. Charlemagnes th
Throne of Charlemagne. C.800. Marble. West side of the upper gallery. Palatine Chapel. Aachen Cathedral. Germany

Charcoal burners in the Lake District, north west England, known locally as colliers. Man stacking sticks of wood and building a pile or clamp which would be covered with turf

Metal clamp or vice

Sheet of paper with a paper clamp

Cls Scorpion 7055 telehandler, at silage clamp, Preston, Lancashire, England, March

Brickfield: Horse-powered pug mill grinding clay. Woman with hack barrow for transporting green bricks to clamps to dry out before firing

JCB loader compressing grass silage clamp, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, England, July

Grass silage clamp, Cheshire, England, January

Silage clamp covered in car tyres, with John Deere tractor, Bootle, Cumbria, England, March

Two car batteries attached by jump leads

Laser holography of a molecular model C016 / 2054
Laser holography of a molecular model. Holography uses laser beams to record the dimensions of an object as a set of interference patterns

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4941
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of surgeons operating on a patient during surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4939
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of surgeons operating on a patient during surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4938
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of surgeons operating on a patient during surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Silage clamp with mesh and tyres, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, August

Farmer inspecting quality of silage in silage pit, England, november

Tractor with loader and grab in silage clamp, England, november

Face of silage clamp, showing different layers of crop, England, november

Scissor clamps and hooked probe?. Date 1878?

Rubber tyres used to hold sheeting down on silage clamp, England, june

Black plastic wrapped silage bales, silage clamp and straw bales, Yorkshire, England, may

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop, farm workers clamping forage harvested whole-crop wheat for feeding dairy cows, near Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, august

Horse box with security clamp on wheel to prevent theft, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, april

Incontinence control, conceptual image. Computer artwork of G-clamps squeezing a urethra

Model boatbuilder
Model boat builder aholding up a finished example of his craft

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"From Shaping Metal to Upholstery: Exploring the Versatility of Clamps" they have long been essential tools in various industries, serving a multitude of purposes. Whether it's shaping metal with a steam hammer or securing materials for construction, clamps play an integral role in getting the job done right. In the world of metalworking, craftsmen rely on clamps like the Potato Clamp to hold their creations firmly in place while they shape and mold them into intricate designs. These clamps provide stability and precision, ensuring that every strike of the hammer brings out the desired form. Venturing into Epping Forest, Essex, near London, England, we find charcoal burners utilizing clamps as they tend to their fires. With these trusty tools at their disposal, they can control airflow and regulate heat levels efficiently – crucial elements for producing high-quality charcoal. Moving onto masonry and sculpture work, clamps become indispensable companions for artisans. They secure heavy blocks of stone or marble during carving processes and prevent any unwanted movement that could compromise precision and safety. Even traditional trades such as saddler and harness making rely on specialized clamping techniques. Engravings depict skilled craftsmen using sturdy sewing clamps made from velvet and steel to ensure tight stitches that withstand years of use. Not limited to manual labor alone, gas-fitters also employ specific types in their line of work. These versatile tools assist them in securely connecting pipes together while maintaining gas-tight seals – a vital aspect when dealing with potentially hazardous substances. Builders too benefit greatly from various types engraved by Martino Schede. From holding planks together during construction projects to keeping delicate components steady during intricate installations - these reliable devices are invaluable assets on any building site. Beyond industrial applications lie medical uses; tourniquets serve as life-saving clamp-like devices used for arresting bleeding effectively.