: I use spring clamps a lot for one-handed clamping but have found that the
: metal quickly cuts through the polyvinyl tips. The clamps then mar the
: wood, especially cedar. I can't find replacement tips anywhere so I
: thought I would ask if anyone else has found a fix for this.

I've just noticed that my (extremely cheap) clamps are doing this same thing. I'm probably going to do a couple of wraps with duct tape and leave it at that.