I made a base for my pocket hole jig and use these clamps to hold my pocket hold down. I also made a tapering jig which I use these clamps to hold the pieces of wood I want to taper. I made a drill press table and I use these clamps for my drill press fence and stop block. These are just the beginning's of my creativity. I am new to woodworking. Been at it now for about 4 years, and have so far mastered sawdust and splinters. I just recently managed to complete a year long project of a small writing desk and that turned out pretty good. So, I'm making progress.
Enjoyed seeing the different uses for these clamps. I have a few and use them but haven't scratch the surface of their usefulness. You gave some good examples.
Totally agree that the clamps could b FAR more versatile if the clamps were round so that they could rotate. Odd that they didn't or haven't introduced that as an alternate, or new & improved type of clamp. The clamp falling down annoys me too, though I don't know what they could do about that.
Check out the stronghand buildpro welding table clamps. They use a key chain looking ring at the top of the clamp that you can flip down over the back edge to hold it. Looks to me you could simply take out the cap screw and replace it with a key chain ring. buildprotables.com/clamps/inserta_clamps.php
I think that's the problem with these clamps, you need a dovetail slot which isn't necessarily easy to do and you are locked in to using microjig's clamps but if you use a T-slot or T-track then you can use clamps from Bessey, Rockler, Armor tool and Kreg and these clamps swivel at 360 degrees therefore you only need a few T-slots rather than all the dovetail slots shown in this video. You can also use any standard bolts in T-slots and not have to buy microjig's bolts and knobs. I bought two of these which are only used in my dog holes on my MFT but I can't see the point of routing out dovetail slots when alternatives are easier and cheaper.
@@WasimBarri The dovetail is supposed to be considerably stronger than wooden t-tracks, so if you are new to woodworking and don't have lots of t-track hardware, the MicroJig route is probably the way to go. I love mine, and now make way more jigs with dovetails than with t-track.
@@lafamillecarrington I haven't found strength to be a problem with T-slots. I also now make my own clamps using inexpensive and easy to get standard bolts so I'm not locked in to using Microjig's clamps and bolts. I think we'll agree to disagree
@@DaileyWoodworks my boss just ordered a set. I'm thinking for clamping faceframes and miter saw stop. I'll definitely get me some too. I binged watched your tracksaw vids. I had to cancel my battery Makita order but got the corded version. Thanks!
What protective finish or stain do you use on your jigs so that the clamps still slide easily? I find any kind of polyurethane becomes problematic! Also, if you do a UA-cam Search for "Small Workshop Guy Matchfit Dovetail Clamps" you can find 5 or more videos I have done regarding jigs, etc. utilizing these clamps. I would call my workshop a Microjig Matchfit Workshop
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I made a base for my pocket hole jig and use these clamps to hold my pocket hold down. I also made a tapering jig which I use these clamps to hold the pieces of wood I want to taper. I made a drill press table and I use these clamps for my drill press fence and stop block. These are just the beginning's of my creativity. I am new to woodworking. Been at it now for about 4 years, and have so far mastered sawdust and splinters. I just recently managed to complete a year long project of a small writing desk and that turned out pretty good. So, I'm making progress.
Enjoyed seeing the different uses for these clamps. I have a few and use them but haven't scratch the surface of their usefulness. You gave some good examples.
The green handle, longer microjig clamps have a spring to keep the clamp in place
for all but deliberate clamping motions.
Totally agree that the clamps could b FAR more versatile if the clamps were round so that they could rotate. Odd that they didn't or haven't introduced that as an alternate, or new & improved type of clamp. The clamp falling down annoys me too, though I don't know what they could do about that.
I bought a pair of these and they do function well. I was quite disappointed in the robustness of the clamps though, considering the price.
Very great review Robert! I really like the dovetail grooves, especially on the miter saw guide!
Great information, thanks!
how thick should/can the board be, when it stills sholt funkton as a working surface ?
I think the minimum is 3/4”
With a grid of dovetail slots, how do you keep the plywood from bowing?
Ben Blackwell I have it mounted to a welded angle iron frame. Makes an extremely strong portable work table
need to combine it with a 3/4" center hole for dogs ad what not
would a small magnet work to hold up the clamp screw?
You sir, are a genius.
Check out the stronghand buildpro welding table clamps. They use a key chain looking ring at the top of the clamp that you can flip down over the back edge to hold it. Looks to me you could simply take out the cap screw and replace it with a key chain ring. buildprotables.com/clamps/inserta_clamps.php
do the festool (and bessey) quick clamps (for MFT) fit in the dovetail slot too?
Nico Smets can’t say. These clamps work in my Makita/festool tracks perfect so I don’t own any of those. I assume they might
I think that's the problem with these clamps, you need a dovetail slot which isn't necessarily easy to do and you are locked in to using microjig's clamps but if you use a T-slot or T-track then you can use clamps from Bessey, Rockler, Armor tool and Kreg and these clamps swivel at 360 degrees therefore you only need a few T-slots rather than all the dovetail slots shown in this video. You can also use any standard bolts in T-slots and not have to buy microjig's bolts and knobs. I bought two of these which are only used in my dog holes on my MFT but I can't see the point of routing out dovetail slots when alternatives are easier and cheaper.
@@WasimBarri The dovetail is supposed to be considerably stronger than wooden t-tracks, so if you are new to woodworking and don't have lots of t-track hardware, the MicroJig route is probably the way to go. I love mine, and now make way more jigs with dovetails than with t-track.
@@lafamillecarrington I haven't found strength to be a problem with T-slots. I also now make my own clamps using inexpensive and easy to get standard bolts so I'm not locked in to using Microjig's clamps and bolts. I think we'll agree to disagree
I’m getting me some. But gosh darn they a lil expensive. Lol
They are absolutely worth it though. I have 8
@@DaileyWoodworks my boss just ordered a set. I'm thinking for clamping faceframes and miter saw stop. I'll definitely get me some too.
I binged watched your tracksaw vids. I had to cancel my battery Makita order but got the corded version. Thanks!
True - but so is t-track, and you can make these as long as you want without any additional expense.
What protective finish or stain do you use on your jigs so that the clamps still slide easily? I find any kind of polyurethane becomes problematic! Also, if you do a UA-cam Search for "Small Workshop Guy Matchfit Dovetail Clamps" you can find 5 or more videos I have done regarding jigs, etc. utilizing these clamps. I would call my workshop a Microjig Matchfit Workshop
Ether pre-cat lacquer and/or paste wax
Try using Slideez by Behlem i only apply it to the dovetail slots and it works great.
thumbs up for the "evil capitalist"
9000 uses in 5 minutes? You better talk fast!