re: The biggest obstacle I am facing...

I really like the Bessey pipe clamps. They stand off the bench or floor. They have rubber covers on the clamping parts. They are very strong. I can switch out different lengths of black 3/4" pipes depending on the size of the project, and they store nicely on a shelf on the garage wall. The machining of the threads makes them a joy to use. Often it’s the little things that make a project great.