Clamps are useful tools that can secure one object to another to keep it in place. They are ideal for holding an item still while you work on it or for pressing a piece of work tightly together while the glue sets. There are a variety of different types of clamp available to suit different tasks, but for the most part, they all contain similar elements. Here we will discuss the parts of a clamp and what role each piece plays in the function of the clamp.