I know the saying, "You can never have too many clamps" and why.
I have a few, a small assortment of various types and brands but not near enough. Yesterday we visited our new home under construction and for the first time saw the just poured basement walls, and those of the garage, delineating the space, size and location. One one hand it was great to see but now I have the "can't wait fever", worse than ever.
After we close and move, I am planning on buying a lot of shop machinery and tools in a relatively short time period, including a basic set of clamps. If you had none (for all practical purposes) and with a fair budget set aside, what would you buy for a basic set so you could work without major impairments?
Which types or styles, how many of each, and which brand?
I'm thinking at least two or a pair of anyting and maybe sets of 4 or 8.
Corner clamps, at least one set of 4 and maybe 8?
Bar clamps, what sizes, up to how long?
What would you avoid?
Any brands to avoid? ...I am not a Harbor Freight fan and avoid them.