I love the whole MatchFit system. The idea is simple yet the possibilities are virtually endless. Then Microjig comes along with new tools for the system and the universe expands again and again. Absolutely amazing.
Love every single video! You have taken me from - scared to but wanna try woodworker to - building my new advanced shop woodworker. LOVE woodworking! Thanks for all your devoted time.
My big bench got a big project on it. Needed a small one to do smaller items during glue up dry times. I’ve got clamps all over it and still struggling to hold small pieces for glue and Brad nails. This shop piece is being built! Great video and perfect timing for me to 😂
Good to hear! One thing we've learned- A little wax on the top to keep glue from sticking is good, but you do not want the clamping surface too slick. You need some friction to help hold the parts in place.
Lots of great tips I can use right away - after I build the workbench topper from your instructions. I've always wished I could have a good clamping setup for 90 degree joints, and this system is wider than anything I imagined. Thanks!
Another excellent video and a very nice overview of how to use these clamps! I've been trying my hand at this hobby for almost two years and one of my first purchases was the Microjig dovetail clamps and have dovetailed every flat surface I own! BUT..... you gave me some new ideas how to improve my rolling workbench. Again, thanks for the sown to earth and educational video, Larry
Wow, this is amazing, Steve. I already have the clamping add-ons, although they aren't nearly as nice as these. However, you take it to the next level with the possibilities. Thank you for this little gem, sir! Also, I hope the cats are doing well! I'm a bun lover myself, so I know what it's like to get really involved in the little creature's enrichment (as well as protect the house from their free-range shenanigans)! Nice to have a reason for woodworking. I madexa wooden vise in the previous years and had racking problems. I solved it by replacing it by a microjig "vertical slot" a bit simpler than what you got going on on there. I used the old vise as a double decker for my two rabbits 😂 Anyways I heard your podcast on the motivation it takes to keep on pumping these vids out and I rise my hat to you. My own youtube channel was too much of a hassle to keep maintining because of the time involved in editing the vids and upload, so I know the work you put in ;)
I understand why you slowed dowm the rhythm at which you produce videos, and I now watch religeously (sorry, frenchy here does not know how to spell "uncommon" words) your new videos. Thank you and my BMW thanks you for the idea!
With ANY undercutting bit like dovetails or t-slot cutters, it is best to mill a "relief groove" to remove as much waste as possible before making the final cut. This will produce better quality cuts and GREATLY extend the life of your dovetail bit. Our relief groove is a simple 1/4" wide, 5/16" deep slot. It can be cut with any straight 1/4" bit, a 1/4" dado blade on the table saw, or our own MatchFit Relief Bit. The dovetail can be made with a standard 1/2" wide, 14 degree dovetail bit cutting at 3/8" deep. We also make our MatchFit Dovetail Bit that Steve uses here. It automatically rounds over the top edged of the groove so you don't need to sand them all smooth.
@@Microjig im in the UK and when I tried to order from your site it said delivery not available to my address. Its £31 if buying from your site, but £45 ($60) if buying on amazon uk. Thats a bit steep. Any suggestions?
We recommend a light seal coat of shellac or varnish, and paste wax. Paste wax will prevent glue from sticking. You do NOT want too slick a surface because the clamping works better with some friction between the part and the table top.
If you are asking about the Dovetail Grid top, it has to be at least 3/4" thick to accept the dovetails. It can be thicker, but the real issue if to ensure that whatever top you use is well supported by the frame underneath.
Excellent ideas! My only gripe regarding the MicroJig system is that everything is so frikkin’ expensive. It’s taken me years to assemble the small collection of clamps and hardware I have now. Currently I’m drooling over the ratchet clamps.
MicroJig has had a long relationship with Steve Ramsey. We, and he, have never hidden this. It does not seem to be a problem for his many many fans and followers.
Or maybe just use dog holes in the top of your workbench does the same thing and so much more without needing to place a separate worktop over your existing workbench. It’s amazing what people will suggest when they are sponsored!
The best part about making your own shop setup is being able to do what you like. We often see many people using the dovetail grid and dog holes together. The MatchFit clamps can slip through the dog hole to clamp anywhere in a circle.
Some people combine this system with dog holes to have the benefits of both systems. Steve has been a believer in Microjig products for years. He’s taken very few sponsorships.
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Steve Ramsey is hands-down the best UA-cam woodworking teacher. He even makes an infomercial educational and entertaining. Thanks, Steve!
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Nice to see Steve and Microjig together again.
Steven's Grriper ads were great. Never knew where they were coming in. 😆
We love them too
Steve is he Og on Mircojig! He is why I have a gripper!
I do miss ur microjig gripper ads
I love the whole MatchFit system. The idea is simple yet the possibilities are virtually endless. Then Microjig comes along with new tools for the system and the universe expands again and again. Absolutely amazing.
Thanks! We keep adding and adding. More on the way!
Great project and products. Great idea to make a workbench more versatile
I miss your videos thank you for making another helpful video.
Love every single video! You have taken me from - scared to but wanna try woodworker to - building my new advanced shop woodworker. LOVE woodworking! Thanks for all your devoted time.
I just realized that after clamping you could move that whole work surface to another area to free up your workspace underneath! Cool!
I have seen many videos on this system. This one gave me more of an appreciation of its applications.
Great to hear! Check out our early sawhorse video: ua-cam.com/video/usyD7bGpoyg/v-deo.htmlsi=lMuxa4ZQixhLJ1xZ
My big bench got a big project on it. Needed a small one to do smaller items during glue up dry times. I’ve got clamps all over it and still struggling to hold small pieces for glue and Brad nails. This shop piece is being built! Great video and perfect timing for me to 😂
Good to hear! One thing we've learned- A little wax on the top to keep glue from sticking is good, but you do not want the clamping surface too slick. You need some friction to help hold the parts in place.
Lots of great tips I can use right away - after I build the workbench topper from your instructions. I've always wished I could have a good clamping setup for 90 degree joints, and this system is wider than anything I imagined. Thanks!
Love this idea 💡!
Thanks Steve
A fantastic video 👍
We love Steve!
Pretty slick system.
Another excellent video and a very nice overview of how to use these clamps! I've been trying my hand at this hobby for almost two years and one of my first purchases was the Microjig dovetail clamps and have dovetailed every flat surface I own! BUT..... you gave me some new ideas how to improve my rolling workbench. Again, thanks for the sown to earth and educational video, Larry
Great to hear Larry!
@@Microjig Oh, and by the way, after watching this video yesterday I ordered a set of these clamps :)
Nice video Steve but I've not seen anything from you for ages now have you not produced anything or is it you tube not letting me know when you have
The ratchet clam is my fav! Think I need to expand my microjig collection.
We can help with that!
Wow, this is amazing, Steve. I already have the clamping add-ons, although they aren't nearly as nice as these. However, you take it to the next level with the possibilities. Thank you for this little gem, sir! Also, I hope the cats are doing well! I'm a bun lover myself, so I know what it's like to get really involved in the little creature's enrichment (as well as protect the house from their free-range shenanigans)! Nice to have a reason for woodworking. I madexa wooden vise in the previous years and had racking problems. I solved it by replacing it by a microjig "vertical slot" a bit simpler than what you got going on on there. I used the old vise as a double decker for my two rabbits 😂 Anyways I heard your podcast on the motivation it takes to keep on pumping these vids out and I rise my hat to you. My own youtube channel was too much of a hassle to keep maintining because of the time involved in editing the vids and upload, so I know the work you put in ;)
Another great and helpful video!
I understand why you slowed dowm the rhythm at which you produce videos, and I now watch religeously (sorry, frenchy here does not know how to spell "uncommon" words) your new videos. Thank you and my BMW thanks you for the idea!
Remplacez ieux avec ious pour changer la langue. Religiously 😊
That was bad ass, how do get a hold of those jigs?😊
Super great idea!! I love lt. So many tasks I can do much, much easier. THANKS!
Great video! The only thing missing was the patented WWMM Microjig opener… 😅
What were the two bits that he used. He used one to remove most of the material before using the dovetail?
With ANY undercutting bit like dovetails or t-slot cutters, it is best to mill a "relief groove" to remove as much waste as possible before making the final cut.
This will produce better quality cuts and GREATLY extend the life of your dovetail bit.
Our relief groove is a simple 1/4" wide, 5/16" deep slot. It can be cut with any straight 1/4" bit, a 1/4" dado blade on the table saw, or our own MatchFit Relief Bit.
The dovetail can be made with a standard 1/2" wide, 14 degree dovetail bit cutting at 3/8" deep. We also make our MatchFit Dovetail Bit that Steve uses here. It automatically rounds over the top edged of the groove so you don't need to sand them all smooth.
Great
Thanks, Steve. Looks like I'll be buying some more Microjig products........and some more plywood.
We can't help with the plywood, but we have the clamps available!
@@Microjig im in the UK and when I tried to order from your site it said delivery not available to my address. Its £31 if buying from your site, but £45 ($60) if buying on amazon uk. Thats a bit steep. Any suggestions?
@@DanieleDuPlessis we do have dealers in the UK. Try our Store Locator: www.microjig.com/retailers-online
Steve, another great and helpful video! BTW, are you sporting new tats?!? How long have you had them? Have I just missed them in previous videos?
Get tats or a sleeve and feel and look young again. But only when you look in the mirror.
Cool chair ...
That iron!!! LOL
Looks amazing can't wait to make mine. But how would you protect the table from glue squeeze out? Noticed you didn't have any?
We recommend a light seal coat of shellac or varnish, and paste wax. Paste wax will prevent glue from sticking.
You do NOT want too slick a surface because the clamping works better with some friction between the part and the table top.
Looks versatile, but that table top would be bulky to move around and store. I would suggest a vise for vertical clamping.
Tom, you could also do a wall mount grid with hinges at the top and short legs on the bottom to tilt out when in use. No floor space used!
What is the thickness of the board you are using?
If you are asking about the Dovetail Grid top, it has to be at least 3/4" thick to accept the dovetails. It can be thicker, but the real issue if to ensure that whatever top you use is well supported by the frame underneath.
Hi Steve, why did you not use pocket holes to connect the two pieces?
Lol, we noticed that too. Not everyone has a Pocket Hole setup so that showed an alternative.
Excellent ideas! My only gripe regarding the MicroJig system is that everything is so frikkin’ expensive. It’s taken me years to assemble the small collection of clamps and hardware I have now. Currently I’m drooling over the ratchet clamps.
I bet they did. How much were you paid?
MicroJig has had a long relationship with Steve Ramsey. We, and he, have never hidden this. It does not seem to be a problem for his many many fans and followers.
C'mon, bud. Don't begrudge Steve a sponsorship after all the great vids he's given us.
Or maybe just use dog holes in the top of your workbench does the same thing and so much more without needing to place a separate worktop over your existing workbench. It’s amazing what people will suggest when they are sponsored!
I would say you have missed Steves point not ever one likes dog holes this is another option for clamping to a work table.
The best part about making your own shop setup is being able to do what you like.
We often see many people using the dovetail grid and dog holes together. The MatchFit clamps can slip through the dog hole to clamp anywhere in a circle.
Some people combine this system with dog holes to have the benefits of both systems.
Steve has been a believer in Microjig products for years. He’s taken very few sponsorships.