MODEL # DVC-525K2
DOVETAIL CLAMP™ For grooves created using standard 1/2” diameter 14º dovetail router bits
14º 3/8”
1/2” Router bit not included ANYWHERE BY ROUTING DOVETAIL GROOVES BUILD YOUR OWN: CREATE CLAMPING TRACKS VIRTUALLY EXTENSION TABLES • CLAMPING TABLES EXTENSION TABLES EXTENSION FENCES • GUIDE RAILS/TRACKS Minimum Dovetail Slot Length: 3.75” (95mm)
Clamp Pressure: 595 lbs open at 4” (270 kg 100mm) Clamp Pressure: Jaw Depth: 2-3/8” (60mm) • Clamping Range: 0 – 5-1/4” (0 133mm)
DVC-525K2
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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
A 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
B 2. Create a dovetail groove in your workpiece using a router with the 1/2” diameter, 14º dovetail router bit. B
14º When cutting the dovetail slot, 3/8” 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 1/2” below the surface of the part.
C 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
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.
Auxiliary fences with vertical, horizontal, or diagonal Templates for routing can be sized as needed. No dovetail grooves can be made to any height with a pair of exposed clamp heads to get in the way of your MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps. Easily works with virtually any router base. rip fence. Download plans: microjig.com/matchfitplans
Bench mounting tools is quick and easy. Simply cut a Using the 2-in-1 Straight Edge Guide to square ends of couple of dovetail slots in a scrap of ply for each benchtop boards is a breeze. MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps slide tool and swap tools in seconds. under the guide to fit any width board. Download plans: microjig.com/matchfitplans
Custom fences, like this one on a bandsaw auxiliary table, Quickly set and secure holding fixtures, like the one can be made to order in minutes. This makes the most of clamped to this router table. MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps your shop machines and time. make it easy without ever getting in the way. Download plans: microjig.com/matchfitplans
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