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Monday, April 27, 2015

How to Make a Clamp for Miter Joints - Ron Hazelton Online - DIY Ideas & Projects

Here's some good Woodworking Tips. Check out the links below for more info...

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How to Make a Clamp for Miter Joints

Go there to see video and read the article...
http://www.ronhazelton.com/tips/how_to_make_a_clamp_for_miter_joints?utm_source=Ron%27s+Weekly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=ecff02c0f9-4-26-15_closet_miterclamp_PVCdeck_wetsaw&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_39db751e08-ecff02c0f9-21330501

Shop-Made Miter Clamps

I try to be as self-sufficient as possible, so I like to manufacture my own tools whenever I can. I designed miter clamps that are simple to fabricate and require only scrap plywood and readily available hardware.

For one clamp, you need a hardwood plywood scrap, a piece of 3/4" aluminum T-track, a 1/4" T-bolt, a star knob, a fender washer and a few screws. High-friction grip pads are optional. I suggest you use good quality 18mm (about 3/4") thick Baltic birch plywood. This material is strong, smooth, and stable. It has very few voids and a nice, plain grain.

Read More and see each step of the build with Pics...
http://www.leevalley.com/en/newsletters/Woodworking/7/1/article2.htm