C-clamp locking pliers with pads are heavy-duty locking pliers with a C-shaped jaw and protective pads designed to firmly hold materials together while protecting delicate or finished surfaces from marks and damage. They are widely used in welding, metal fabrication, woodworking, automotive repair, and assembly work to clamp parts during cutting, drilling, gluing, or alignment, providing strong, hands-free holding with consistent pressure for safe and accurate work.