Why do you need the C-clamps?
I often use clinchers outside of the press.
I hold them in my hand, and strike the back with a SOFT hammer.
Over the years I've used a heavy rubber mallet, a leather mallet, a plastic one, and a brass one.
Doesn't really matter which material, it just has to be heavy enough and soft enough to not damage the clincher.
When Hennings was selling presses, they sold a holder to use the clinchers by hand. I have one, but haven't bothered to try it. (last I looked, they seem to have dropped the line)
Of course you will need some sort of anvil.
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