Dovetail Clamps Instruction Manual - Dieter Schmid Fine Tools
Transcript of Dovetail Clamps Instruction Manual - Dieter Schmid Fine Tools
DVC-525K2
MODEL # DVC-525K2
DOVETAIL CLAMP™
For grooves created using standard1/2” diameter 14º dovetail router bits
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MICROJIG, Inc. • 1065 E. State Rd. 434 • Box 195607
Winter Springs, FL 32719 • USA • MICROJIG.com
MATCHFIT and Dovetail Clamp are trademarks of MICROJIG. Patent Pending. A true MICROJIG innovation. Designed in the USA. Made in Taiwan. © 2016
MATCHFIT DOVETAIL CLAMP DVC-525K2
Clamping freedom that goes beyond the edge.The MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamp profile fits a 3/8” deep groove made using a 1/2” diameter, 14º dovetail router bit. The breakthrough dovetail clamp arm design gives you the freedom to create your own track grooves allowing you to clamp virtually anywhere. Finally, clamping that goes beyond the edge. MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps – the only clamps as free as your creativity. Work smarter.
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When and where you need it – use the 2-in-1 Straight Edge Guide with circular saws and routers
Attach a portable tool table right where you need it
Create a versatile dovetail clamp table with dog holes
Quickly mount an infeed extension table for your table saw, and increase your miter gauge range
Mount a portable table saw outfeed extension in seconds
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Package Contents: Includes 2 MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps
MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps can hold parts, jigs, and fences without being in the way. The clamp head is contained within a dovetail groove to offer maximum versatility without interference.
Download project plans today.Visit microjig.com/matchfitplans
To download a PDF version of these instructions:
Visit microjig.com/matchfitmanual
WARRANTY REGISTRATION:
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1. Before cutting your 3/8” deep dovetail slot, we recommend cutting a 1/4” wide by 5/16” deep relief groove on a table saw or with a 1/4” router bit. This greatly reduces the wear and stress on the dovetail bit, greatly extending its lifespan, and helps to ensure straight slots. A
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2. Create a dovetail groove in your workpiece using a router with the 1/2” diameter, 14º dovetail router bit. B
When cutting the dovetail slot, center the bit on the relief groove and set the depth of cut to 3/8”. This will create the slot needed to hold the Dovetail Clamp securely below the surface of the part.
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3. The head of the MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamp is forged 1/2” wide with 14º angles on each side so it slides easily within a 1/2”x14ºx3/8” deep dovetail that you cut wherever needed. C
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Auxiliary fences with vertical, horizontal, or diagonal dovetail grooves can be made to any height with a pair of MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps. Easily works with virtually any rip fence. Download plans: microjig.com/matchfitplans
Templates for routing can be sized as needed. No exposed clamp heads to get in the way of your router base.
Bench mounting tools is quick and easy. Simply cut a couple of dovetail slots in a scrap of ply for each benchtop tool and swap tools in seconds.
Using the 2-in-1 Straight Edge Guide to square ends of boards is a breeze. MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps slide under the guide to fit any width board. Download plans: microjig.com/matchfitplans
Custom fences, like this one on a bandsaw auxiliary table, can be made to order in minutes. This makes the most of your shop machines and time.
Quickly set and secure holding fixtures, like the one clamped to this router table. MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps make it easy without ever getting in the way. Download plans: microjig.com/matchfitplans
Creating dovetail grooves to use your MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps:
To use the MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamp you will need:
1. Router, 1-1/2 HP or greater
2. 1/2” diameter 14º dovetail router bit, 1/2” shank recommended
3. A guiding straight edge or router table with fence
4. 3/4” thick, good quality plywood, or dense hardwood
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