Microjig Matchfit Dovetail Clamps

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I recently bought these to retrofit to the front side of my bench.

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When I built my bench I recessed T nuts and made the outside piece replaceable.

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Unbolted and ready to go.

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Dovetail bit installed and ready to route. This doesnt come with the clamps but they tell you that you need a 1/2" 14 degree dovetail bit.

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I routed this very deeply and the result was a tight fit.

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I had to do a little chisel work on the recessed bolt holds because I routed into them but I knew that going in.

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A little past wax in the groove helped with the tightness.

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This is going to be a huge benefit for clamping and sanding shelf edges.

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I highly recommend these.

Next step is to make some sacrificial fences for the table saw.