In Tricks of the Trade

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An F-style clamp works well for getting into tight spaces, but how do you turn the handle? The answer: Just drill a couple of holes through it and insert a screwdriver.

A 90° offset to the holes ensures that the handle won’t be significantly weakened and makes at least one hole accessible at all times. John Cusimano

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