re: The biggest obstacle I am facing...

Thanks for the info folks! My FIL gave me five 36" bar clamps Friday afternoon. They’re not Bessey quality, but the price was right and they will be a big help. His woodworking is strictly limited to scroll saw craft stuff. He bought the clamps at a yard sale for $15 and they have been laying in his garage ever since. There is a huge flea market about 1-1/2 hours from me. I plan to make a trip up there pretty soon and look around. It’s only open on Fridays, so I have to take a day off from work to go.