Hmmm, ChatGPT doesn't seem consistent: Q: what type of spring is in a spring clamp? A: Spring clamps are typically made with a type of spring called a helical

Hmmm, ChatGPT doesn't seem consistent: Q: what type of spring is in a spring clamp? A: Spring clamps are typically made with a type of spring called a helical spring or a coil spring. These springs are made of wire that is wound in a spiral shape and are used to store energy and apply a force when they are compressed or stretched. In a spring clamp, the helical spring is used to provide the clamping force that holds the clamp's jaws together. When the jaws of the clamp are opened, the spring is stretched, and when the jaws are closed, the spring is compressed, creating the clamping force. Spring clamps are commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, and other applications where a temporary hold is needed.