Abstract: A clamp stand for supporting a clamp in an elevated position above a fixture base comprises an extruded support column having upper and lower ends and an interior that is at least in substantial part open. The clamp stand includes longitudinally extending fastener attachment openings, which are attachable by threaded fasteners to a base at the lower end and to a clamp base an upper end. Flat and angled adapter plates are used to attach clamps having bases with different hole patterns. The support column can be mounted to a fixture base by a base bracket. Clamps can be mounted for vertical movement in key slots in the sides of the support column.