Which clamp is aka Band Clamp and ideal for clamping or holding oddly shaped work pieces on which other kinds of flat clamps are unusable?

• A. F Clamp
• B. Strap Clamp
• C. Large C Clamp
• D. Pocket Hole Jig

Answer: (B)

When clamping oddly shaped workpieces, you need a tool that can wrap around and apply even pressure along the contours, not just flat contact. Strap clamps, also known as band clamps, use a flexible strap and a tightening mechanism to hold irregular shapes securely. This allows you to clamp wide panels, frames, or multi-piece assemblies where rigid flat clamps would leave spots uncovered or create gaps, ensuring consistent pressure across the entire surface.

F clamps are great for straight-edged work where flat contact is enough but struggle with curved or uneven pieces. Large C clamps offer strong hold but limited contact area and reach, making them impractical for long or irregular glue-ups. A pocket hole jig is a joinery tool, not a clamp, so it doesn’t serve the clamping purpose.

So the best choice for oddly shaped workpieces is the strap clamp.