Patent ID: 7007939

Claim:
A clamping apparatus comprising: (a) a primary support framework capable of accepting a work piece, wherein said primary support framework further comprises a substantially horizontal working surface, and wherein said primary support framework further comprises at least one back support and corresponding back board extending from said working surface to provide additional lateral and stabilizing support to said work piece; and (b) a clamping assembly coupled to said primary support framework and comprising: a stabilizer coupled to said primary support framework at an offset distance so as to create a gap between said primary support framework and an edge of said stabilizer; at least one adjustable clamping arm removably insertable and freely moveable within said gap, said adjustable clamping arm capable of being tightly wedged within said gap at a desired position; and at least one force applicator coupled to said adjustable clamping arm, said force applicator applies a force to and engages a portion of said work piece to secure said work piece into position, said force applicator and said adjustable clamping arm held into position by a force exerted on said work piece and said wedging of said adjustable clamping arm in said gap as a result of said force.