Abstract: A pipe support clamp includes a pair of like outer hinged rigid metal wire rings spaced apart for mounting about the ends of two pipe sections to be joined together. The rings include two pivotable semicircular sections joined at the lower ends by a hinge. Inner semicircular rings are secured to the outer rings by radial spacers. The inner rings are adapted to fit closely about and hold the ends of the two pipe sections. A pair of turnbuckles at the other ends of the outer rings secure the pivotable semicircular sections together when the clamp is moved from an open to a closed position. A coupling device for permanently securing and sealing the pipe ends can then be mounted around the ends within the spaced apart rings. The support clamp is then removed.