# Forget the Tie—Dad Needs These Clamps

- Link: https://createdworkshop.com/forget-the-tie-dad-needs-these-clamps
- Published: 2025-06-15T01:32:38-05:00
- Author: Patrick Campanale

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Let’s be honest—Dad doesn’t need another tie, coffee mug, or multi-tool he’ll forget
about in a drawer. But you know what he _will_ use? A good set of clamps.

I’m not usually a fan of squeeze clamps. Most of them flex too much or don’t hold
tight enough for clean glue-ups. But [this 6-pack from WORKPRO](https://amzn.to/3Tqv50Q)
genuinely impressed me. The set includes four 6-inch clamps and two 12-inch clamps—
plenty to handle most small to mid-size woodworking projects.

I used them to glue up a desk shelf for my office. The legs needed to stay perfectly
square, and these clamps locked them down with almost no adjustment. No slipping.
No fuss. Just solid pressure and a clean glue joint.

At $34 (down from the usual $40) right now, this set is priced right—and honestly,
I’m thinking of grabbing another set just to keep around. If the dad in your life
is into woodworking, DIY, or just appreciates quality tools, these are an easy win.

[WORKPRO Bar Clamps for Woodworking, 6-Pack One-Handed Clamp/Spreader, 6-Inch (4) and 12-Inch (2) Wood Clamps Set, Light-Duty Quick-Change F Clamp with 150 lbs Load Limit Blue](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0875WV3CD?tag=createdworkshop-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

[ Buy on Amazon ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0875WV3CD?tag=createdworkshop-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

Want to see them in action? Check out the quick build over on Instagram.

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