a drill press clamp having a collar which may be removably and adjustably mounted on the column of a drill press . a first arm is pivotally connected to the collar at a first end , with the second free end of the first arm pivotally mounting a second arm at a first end of the second arm . the free second end of the second arm includes a screw extending therethrough which may be employed as a clamp to secure a work piece between the drill press table and the second end of the second arm . the pivotal arrangement of the arms allows the clamp at the end thereof to be located at any point above the table . additionally , the collar may be located at different positions along the column , to allow for work pieces of different sizes . the device may be adapted for use on a standard work table , without a drill press . the present invention also includes the use of clamp blocks having various contours cut therein . these contours may correspond to common profiles of work pieces , such that the block may be interposed between the clamp on the second arm and the work piece on the table .