Micro Jig DVC-538K2 MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps
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It's made to fit a half-inch dovetail slot with a 14-degree angle. It doesn't fit the Festool groove profile, as other reviewers have pointed out.
There is no aluminum in the arm, head, or clamp arm.
I'm not sure what the dovetail clamps have to do with this. )br>br>However, I've installed Pergo floors in a couple of homes. I'd make the necessary cuts with my table saw whenever possible, but if I needed to make a strange cut (say, around a toilet), I'd use a hand held jig saw. br>br>But that's just my opinion. I'm sure you'll get ten different answers if you ask ten people!
I've used the Freud bit for this before, and it works great in both 1/4" and 1/2" shank versions. br>There are two things you should look into: 1) Check that the depth of your dovetail is 3/8". The clamp's neck will not fit if the hole is too deep. 2) Double-check that the bit is a 14-degree dovetail bit. Dovetail bits from Freud come in a variety of angles. It will not work with a 7 or even a 10 degree bit. br>If you're still having problems after addressing these two issues, call us at (855) RIP-IT. SECURE (747-) 7233) and one of our representatives will assist you in resolving the problem.
Selected User Reviews For Micro Jig DVC-538K2 MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps
I couldn't decide between the Festool and the Micro- The Micro-Jig Clamps, on the other hand, are not jig clamps. Compared to Festool clamps, jig has a couple of significant advantages. Because I own both, I can confidently recommend the match fit clamps. The strength, price, and general clamping ability of both clamps are strikingly similar, but that's where the similarities end. I was attempting to cut a perfectly straight cut across a curved and rounded workpiece with my miter saw but failing miserably. Finally, I decided to build a simple jig and try the same cut on the table saw. Cuts were simple and repeatable thanks to the matchfit system. I only wish they were available in an 8 or 12-pack with a discount. The matchfit's clamp head can be removed and reversed, whereas the Festool's clamp head is permanently attached. The matchfit's new grips also allow for a more comfortable grip and less slippage when applying maximum clamp force.
Great product, but as the title suggests, it's a little on the pricey side. The cool thing about this is that you can route a dovetail into any table top and have a clamp that adjusts the length of the dovetail. Just make sure you route with a straight bit first before using the dove tail, or you'll end up with a lot of wood to hog out and a mess.
I have drawers full of clamps, each one appearing to be designed for a specific clamping task. I was trying to come up with something to say in this review when I realized how many of the clamps I have could be replaced with just this one. Almost all of them, to be precise! Take, for example, the standard "C" clamp. A clamp with a fixed head and a screw-type mechanical adjustment/clamping force part that can be used as a "C" clamp by sliding a wooden block on top of it. Do you need a set of clamps to hold a door's edge in place while you glue it? Create grooves in a board, place it where you need clamping power, and tighten the clamps into the grooves. Over a long glue joint, apply the same amount of pressure. If you think about it, if you need a clamp for something, you'll probably be able to figure out a way to make these work. I currently have four, and I'm confident that in the not-too-distant future, I'll have doubled that number. Do you need to give your table saw's rip fence a sacrificial face? Yes, I believe this will suffice.
The clamps are going to work just fine. That's fine; the picture at the top of the Amazon post is usually what you get in the package. Two clamps and a dovetail bit were what I was expecting. When it didn't come with a dovetail bit, I went back and read the fine print, which stated that the bit would have to be purchased separately. It's my fault for not reading everything. They should add a note that the dovetail bit is sold separately to the part of the picture with it.
Forget t- 1/4" or 5/16" bolts are used with the tracks. Clamping can be easily integrated into any jig or shop fixture as a result of this. My dovetail bit was a Freud 1/2" 14 deg Freud 1/2" 14 deg Freud 1/2" 14 deg Freud 1/2" 14 deg Freud Make sure the bit height is 3/8" and the clamps are in good working order. So far, I've used them as a stop block for bandsaws and tablesaws, as well as a clamp for my benchtop router table. It's a truly brilliant concept. I deducted a star because of the price; these should cost between $25 and $50. $30 if you want to see more people use it.
These were purchased to be used on the table saw to cut beveled legs and jointing boards. They're of good quality and do the job, but at $45, they're too expensive for me. I'm thinking $30 for these. 00 or $35, but they're a fantastic tool that can be used in a variety of ways.
Works well with the Festool MFT table and costs less than their clamps! These are heavy-duty clamps of excellent quality. I keep them on my table for all of my Festool Domino work.
Flexible concept, extremely versatile; however, the price for the limited rage clamp is exorbitant. No matter where you look, the price is the same. I now have two pairs of shoes that will serve me well for the foreseeable future. I did find a pair of Dewalt saw track clamps that I was able to mill down to a similar profile (to fit the dovetail groove) to gain an extra 2" of clamping range. Setting aside my time, the track clamps were both longer and less expensive. Something to consider if your requirements are greater than what is currently available.
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