I have saved this video for 7-yrs from the day Dustin posted it. I fell in love with this idea, but then life happened and I forgot about it. Now that I am doing more cutting boards and small panel glue-ups out of the tons of scraps I have, it's time to get this built. I came across someone getting rid of 10 coffee cans full of bolts, nuts, and washers and bought them last fall. Now I have the right project for them. I knew I could use them someday and this project alone will probably use one can worth, lol. Thank you, Dustin!!
@wreckoningday5 жыл бұрын
Like the format of your videos. I get to see the full build process without it taking 20 minutes. Thanks. Looking forward to more
@billcornett22569 жыл бұрын
I just bought everything to make one. I had the glue and 2x4s. I bought everything else at Lowe's. Total was $51.00. I had to use hex head bolts for the clamping they didn't have any others. Then a hex driver for the drill which was $4. I splurged on 2 pcs of product 3/4" Baltic birch plywood. I could have lugged home a sheet but they are square and identical. They were $8 each. My board will be 24" x 20" inside.I will use a silicone baking sheet cut to fit instead of tape.
@HackThePlanetNow8 жыл бұрын
Sweet. I'm pretty much going to lowes tomorrow to do the same thing
@isurumadushan64607 жыл бұрын
There are a few ideas to think about before you begin your own woodworking company are you likely to have support from your spouse? Are you someone who is self-motivated? Will you stick to your plan? Do you have the funds to go ahead? (I read these and the reasons they work on Enata wood system website )
@ВаляПетрова-ы6е7 жыл бұрын
mD TУТ МОЖНО НAКPYTИТЬ ЛAЙKИ, ПОДПИCЧИKOB PАСKРУТКA ГPУПП. ПЕРЕХOДИTE В ПРOФИЛЬ, ТАM ССЫЛКA HА САЙТ
@huberthubert8607 жыл бұрын
baking sheet is a super Idea! Thx for that
@drhfhs6 жыл бұрын
For $51 why not buy 5 bar clamps lol
@alemaocnalemao5 жыл бұрын
First of all My congratulations, I'm Brazilian and I knew your channel a short time ago, and this tutorial of pressing the wood changed the way I make cutting boards in marquetry, it was extremely simple, I do not need to go through the desengrosso, congratulations again that you keep bringing great videos to your channel.
@vectors2final368 жыл бұрын
I'm really diggin' that opening and closing tune on all your videos.
@stepcorngrumbleteats76837 жыл бұрын
According to Shazam, its "Swing" by Iridis (music for any dance class)
@stevepolychronopoulis8 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely making one of these, but with the bolts on both sides for odd shapes. I'm thinking this might make guitar body blanks easier. Also just a thought, a few eye bolts with turnbuckles between could be used to draw the tops of the protruding bolts inward, thus lessening the probability of them leaning outward over time, and evening and increasing clamping pressure. This would fight the tendency of your workpiece to arch upward as well.
@jayostler82738 жыл бұрын
whether its more efficient to do it another way or not, this is a great idea, love it!!, and am going to build one myself, not to mention, i firmly believe that one can NEVER have too many clamps, so this just gives a person another source for that thanks for sharing, definite like and i was already a sub!!
@HBSuccess7 жыл бұрын
Just a thought... if I was going to have all the vertical bolts anyway - why not use them to your advantage and make 2-3 cross bars to keep your panels flat in the jig? Keeping the panel flat is a bigger challenge than the lateral pressure IMO.
@RemyStal8 жыл бұрын
Well assembled. Accelerated pictures with sound, have an even funnier, but the idea of the tape is very helpful. With beautiful for the idea.
@bdrury86259 жыл бұрын
I have been trying to figure out how to improve my glue ups and your jig is my answer. Thank you for sharing. I'd like some input on how a piece could be added to the top to keep everything flat without losing the lateral force to keep the board tight.
@MichaelMeis338 жыл бұрын
+B Drury I was wondering the same thing, I would think it would bow up considering it has no resistance there. It would be pretty simple to use those top bolts though and just run a piece of solid hardwood across the top. When you tighten the vertical bolts it will bring down the top piece.
@coconutcrawler8 жыл бұрын
+B Drury , I'm guessing that to ensure it doesn't slip/bow upwards, 1st you'll have to make sure your strips are square against each other. 2nd, if you notice 2:56-3:05, he pounds them down by hammering a wooden block all over to apply the downward press. Then he tightens the jig again & repeats. I assume because the strips were squared, glued & the applied clamping press, it shouldn't slip/bow upwards. Both surfaces still have be planed though to smooth it level.
@jeffreyblye2877 жыл бұрын
Seems like a useful concept. I could see a bigger version of this to laminate curves perhaps.
@locohombre799 жыл бұрын
That is brilliant! I've been trying to think of something like that, but on a larger scale, to laminate a bench top. Brilliantly done, thanks for sharing.
@dpmakestuff9 жыл бұрын
Send me a picture. I'd love to see a scaled up version.
@americanmade47918 жыл бұрын
+locohombre79 Did you build a scaled-up version? Something big enough for a work bench must have been massive.
@nickohler81538 жыл бұрын
I made this jig and have tried several cutting board glue ups on it. While it is nice to have a flat reference plane for the bottom of the board, I have been having a few problems with it. Tightening the bolts causes the metal strip lift up off the the base, usually rising the board with it. This has made the glue ups very tricky.
@suspektjones13707 жыл бұрын
So after watching your Video I had to make one... I didn't use as many bolts as you did just 4x 3/8 Bolts vertically on each side..The inserts I found at my local hardware store $2 per box of 4 and I ended up using 7x inserts and cut up some threaded rods.. welding nuts to the end to create 3/8 long threaded bolts... It seems solid as a rock.. thanks for the awesome Idea and I figured it could save some clamps for other stuff.. Just subscribed. hope to make some more of your ideas cheers
@s4n714g0007 жыл бұрын
A lot of people might be missing the point that this is specially convenient in countries where clamps are actually pretty expensive, but bolts aren't. This is pretty useful, I'm just starting woodworking I think I'll give it a go, thanks for the video!
@dpmakestuff7 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I'm always glad to see someone gets it! Thanks!
@stephenowen16445 жыл бұрын
You could adapt this concept to an endless variety of needs, cool idea! Thanks for the video!
@ode2george8 жыл бұрын
Super Job! I really love the idea, as well as the presentation. Very useful!
@dpmakestuff8 жыл бұрын
+ode2george Thanks!
@rick914438 жыл бұрын
+ode2george Yes, thank you for putting this video up...rr
@HolisticHealthEducation5 жыл бұрын
Interesting, how sometimes the simplest solutions are the best!
@RoomiesGarage8 жыл бұрын
nice haircut...lol...Love the idea of your clamp...thanks for sharing....love it!
@MrMalthusMusic7 жыл бұрын
Sweet jig, I have been making a lot of blanks like this for various shop projects and your clamp project will definitely help out! Thanks :)
@dpmakestuff7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@zappalniczka63069 жыл бұрын
Simple and great !!! I have 4 big steel 2/2'' clamp's and i pre-tightening them screwdriver too, this greatly simplifies work. Your panel is great and probably i try to use Your idea : ) Thanks for the video and greet !
@steenfraosterbro32686 жыл бұрын
Great idea and i nice video. I have two suggestions. One, alternate the bolt holding the MDF edges, that will make the steady "walls" even stronger. Two the smaller screws making the pressure looks like they are bending. Use half as many and go up in size.
@dougblazer13766 жыл бұрын
Very clever idea. Looks like it works.
@tommylittlehales75787 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing...Great Idea. I love you did it in fast speed.
@plumbertom1007 жыл бұрын
Made the jig. Works great. Many thanks for the inspiration .
@orkoteg095 жыл бұрын
2 wedges can be used even easier and cheaper)
@dscrive8 жыл бұрын
I used a similar concept when gluing canvas to the back of tambor slats. instead of screws I used opposing wedges. it worked very well, and was cheap as I made the jig and the wedges from scrap. I feel this particular one could have some great advantages in gluing up a curved surface though,
@jjh33654 жыл бұрын
Love this idea. Was looking for an adjustable jig I could make to be able to router the top of small epoxy river boards. Guess this could be used for both purposes. 👍
@lucasalati3694 ай бұрын
Cool, for the first and only glue up. Can't wait to see those PH screws at the 2nd usage....
@dpmakestuff4 ай бұрын
Robertson. The heads of the screw are not the failure point, unless you don’t know what you’re doing. That might be the case for you.
@lucasalati3694 ай бұрын
@@dpmakestuff I do woodworking for fun and relaxing. As per my competences I just do subsea robotics. Nothing serious, just 4000 meters rated stuff so please, teach me the secrets of a PH bolt.
@ZacJones6 жыл бұрын
This is a damn good idea! wow, seems a lot cheaper than buying clamps!
@GregsGarage9 жыл бұрын
Beats the heck out of buying 10-15 clamps. Thanks for sharing!
@orbodman8 жыл бұрын
10 to 15 clamps for a chopping board? 3 will do. Its not a friggin guitar
@GregsGarage8 жыл бұрын
I build guitars... That's why I made that comment. Seem like you can never have enough clamps on anything though.
@MichaelCampbell016 жыл бұрын
> Beats the heck out of buying 10-15 clamps. You get out of here with that kind of attitude, buddy. (joking, of course; but it's rare I've seen a woodworker ever tell another one to NOT buy more clamps!)
@cg51d7 жыл бұрын
Glad press and seal would probably work well instead of tape. Going to build this, great idea.
@brianknowles71305 жыл бұрын
Great idea ... not seen this done before. Thks
@ShadeTreeCNC9 жыл бұрын
I think you will find rather then tape to cover the board that vinyl shelf paper works great. I use it for silk screening and it removes nice without leaving a glue build up.
@burntsider84577 жыл бұрын
I use wax paper. Usually I squeeze the glue out of the joints onto the clamps and workbench, then I remember that I should have lined things with wax paper.
@l.e.o.11279 жыл бұрын
Dang you work fast! Cool idea.
@MikeKapotsy9 жыл бұрын
Interesting approach to clamping up cutting boards!
@chrisdye239 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea! I like the versatility it has. I wonder if it would be possible to add on a call type of clamp on each end to avoid having to tap down each board. Also, would melamine be better as a base to avoid needing to re-tape each time? I haven't worked with it much but just a thought. Thanks for the videos!
@dpmakestuff9 жыл бұрын
Chris Dye Wax paper was recommended and I think that would be the easiest solution. The tape worked great.. why errbody hatin on my tape?? ;)
@chrisdye239 жыл бұрын
Dustin Penner I agree with the wax paper. I think the tape is a good idea for a one time application but since this is so awesome you'll use it again and again, it would save time to use the paper instead of taping the board.
@douglaspollock1022 жыл бұрын
I was thinking some leftover Formica laminate would be better than the tape. Saves time in needing Trl reapply tape. Just pop the piece loose, and hit any residue with a putty knife or chisel. Tape is cheap and easy, so not a dig, just offering an alternative.
@ToonOfLancing7 жыл бұрын
I've seen steam engine boilers less engineered than this :-)
@Jer_Schmidt9 жыл бұрын
Very cool project! Thanks for posting this!
@dawsie8 жыл бұрын
Now that was a brilliant idea :-) thanks for sharing that with us :-) I will be making one as I have to make a few boards for presents and this will save me heaps of time :-) Sweet :-)
@spidennis8 жыл бұрын
note the packing tape, that makes glueing sooooo much easier.
@billhiney69257 жыл бұрын
I really like this idea as it provides even pressure across the whole piece. Since you used packing tape to create a surface you can glue on that won't stick, could you do the same thing with melamine?
@joebelin53838 жыл бұрын
The 3/4 " MDF should be within .005". If it is A grade... .010" if shop grade. 🛠. I work at a mdf plant. Cool jig bro
@NearbyCactus9 жыл бұрын
That's really fascinating - will be keen to see where you take this!
@leeguitarmcr6 жыл бұрын
Hi, Can you tell me what you are using at 0.50 sec? What is the name of the bolts you are using? Great video!
@thomastieffenbacherdocsava15498 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the spark! I have a few directions I want to go from here!
@harveyduke88685 жыл бұрын
You could also use smooth self-adhesive contact paper (or shelf liner) instead of tape.
@BruceAUlrich9 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool design. Thanks for showing!
@raywilliams70949 жыл бұрын
A great jig. We have stuff here called gladwrap which is a cellophane food wrap which will work for the glue spill problem. Will apply this idea so thanks. From experience, do you guys think you need much in the way of downward pressure?
@dpmakestuff9 жыл бұрын
I would recommend you attach some form of legs to the four corners of this jig. Then you could use cauls and clamps for downward pressure to keep everything flat. It might be time to build a version two of this clamp. Thanks for watching.
@andrewdrozd8475 жыл бұрын
And now to add a wax paper spool for V 2.... Love the video, already have my thoughts on how to modify it for checker pattern boards.
@signalsoldier6 жыл бұрын
KZbin came through with the best video suggestions ever!
@jamespool44429 жыл бұрын
Nice clamping jig for any glue up project. I think wax paper would work better than tape though.
@RM1LLER9 жыл бұрын
Use oven paper instead of the tape..it works brilliant! 👍 nice Job btw. I think i'm gonna make one.
@starseeddeluxe Жыл бұрын
Can you use this jig and use door stop type "wedges" of wood instead of bolts? Pound in the wedges to tighten the wood together?
@bw1623 жыл бұрын
Great idea but do you think you needed all the hardware?
@patrickmorrissey22718 жыл бұрын
Really good. I like it. You could try melamine, our a countertop scrap, for your base.... Glue often scrapes right off of that with a fingernail..... To me, that looks simpler and cleaner than a pile of clamps. Also, I like that you get 1 flat side guaranteed.... Very nice. I am subscribing. I think I wanna see what else you're up to.....
@timrogers263810 ай бұрын
I've made one of these and used it a number of times, but I can't seem to apply clamping pressure without the pieces I'm gluing up "cupping" due to the clamping pressure. I tap them flat as you show in the video, but it doesn't seem to help. What might I be doing wrong?
@jromhek20708 жыл бұрын
I like the idea very much and it is relatively much cheaper than a bunch of clamps . What about laminating workbench top ? any idea about the number of screws and maximum distance between them ? Thanks man .
@dpmakestuff8 жыл бұрын
Not a clue! This was probably 3X overkill. Thanks!
@jromhek20708 жыл бұрын
Thanks for replying and I get it now .
@dougjohnson99485 жыл бұрын
Cool. Something I haven’t seen before.
@VansWorld5 жыл бұрын
That was a cool project. 😁👍
@waynemorris55166 жыл бұрын
A....mazing. Very Smart . will do one up. thanks!
@Xyienced8 жыл бұрын
When I saw the tape I knew you knew what you were doing :)
@ApolloniumUranius8 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Looks very good!
@jimhester20047 жыл бұрын
Nice, Dustin. Just the thing for a full size chess table I'm planning. Thanks.
@dpmakestuff7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks!
@gregoriovii87468 жыл бұрын
BRIEF AND BRILLANT. CONGRATULATIOS FROM ARGENTINA!!!!!
@samueltaylor49897 жыл бұрын
Great if mass producing cutting boards but I would screw the base down to the work bench so it won’t bow up with clamping force
@ruggedrickrude19466 жыл бұрын
nice idea.........wax paper instead of tape?
@keithb31787 жыл бұрын
the through bolts are for extra strength for the two glued pieces there's alot of pressure there once tightened
@butchmcbride69745 жыл бұрын
Now that's far out and brilliant. Ty
@MomusFilms5 жыл бұрын
Very cool!! Thanks for the video! I do have one concern---that MDF will absorb the moisture from the yellow glue and warp over time. Might 3/4" plywood be more stable long term?
@BeorcKano4 жыл бұрын
The tape protects the MDF from the glue. I personally dislike MDF, but it seems to be popular nonetheless.
@waelalabrouni26699 жыл бұрын
good idea , but why you put the vertical bolts ???
@dpmakestuff9 жыл бұрын
+wael alabrouni To hold the pieces of wood together. That is a lot of clamping force.
@condor56357 жыл бұрын
Great job I like it ! It seems like overkill on the number of screw holes though seems like you could do the same just as effective with half as many. Nice work
@amandarogers19195 жыл бұрын
Might be a really stupid question, but what is the gold colored tool you are running over the 2x2 in the beginning of the video?
@symonf19669 жыл бұрын
A well made useful thing. You only have to make one more board to break even in time spent I should think.
@dpmakestuff9 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I was working on this in between glue ups on the secret compartment box. It's was scrap wood and the hardware is reusable so this thing owes me very little right now.
@DylansDIYWorkshop8 жыл бұрын
that's an awesome Idea! but wouldn't it be more efficient to just use bar clamps?
@dpmakestuff8 жыл бұрын
This was simply and experiment to see if I could do it cheaply. The total cost to build this is under $10 if I had to guess. Compare that to 20-30/ clamp times 3-4 clamps.
@julianvidal73617 жыл бұрын
I bought mine from a Chinese supplier on Ali Express for something like $5 for a box of 100. I've had instances where they've sent me something completely different than what I ordered but most of the times it's fine.
@dpmakestuff7 жыл бұрын
Black Dog god no! Even if I did, I still have them. I could use them for something completely different if I decided to scrap this.
@dekurvajo7 жыл бұрын
i have made a design before very similar to this, but i have used C profiles and bolts with tapered holes. At the end, i had to realise, even the material would cost the 1/3 compare to buy bar clamps, i can use the Bar clamps in many different type and kind of situations, so i rejected the idea. Bought the bar clapms, and never regret it. When i see pipes on the junkyard, i always take them no matter how long they are. i can cut them, cut t a thread on it, and they are good to go.
@makedonce257 жыл бұрын
Dylan's DIY Workshop some people find them expencive ...
@dtwistrewind73615 жыл бұрын
Bloody brilliant.
@alanh20778 жыл бұрын
Excellent, found the video, good job!! I like this idea, however, what are the vertical bolts with lock nuts for?
@renalicesilva17464 жыл бұрын
Alan H to stop you snapping the bracing piece off during clamping force
@harwellshoneyhive47128 жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of the through bolts sticking up above the bracing sides? Just didn't cut them off or do they serve a function? Curious.
@wurly1646 жыл бұрын
I know you posted this question two years ago, but the reason for the through bolts on this jig, is to catch your hand on it and rip it open so you bleed on your project...I know it’s going to happen to me
@BRETTVARG5 жыл бұрын
To add strength for sheering. When he is tightening the bolts on one side the sheer load is very high so this will reduce the stess on the wood near the glue Joints because the wood now can brace against the bolts rather then trying to pull itself with the glue joint and inevitably splitting right above the glue line.
@antmallett60652 ай бұрын
Hi, whats the point of the vertical bolts and nuts? Screws are way cheaper
@ivanbeals88985 жыл бұрын
So you used threaded inserts for north-south and east-west bolts? Not sure why I thought you used t-nuts for part of it.
@NomadMakes6 жыл бұрын
Great tip for a jig. Subbed!
@yhonycamacho10904 жыл бұрын
la idea es excelente pero creo que con 3 tornillos un poco mas gruesos funciona igual
@MoonpieCreations9 жыл бұрын
Dustin, Love the project, simple and useful. How wide was that board? Just wondering as my planer is only 12 in. and would have to adjust if it allowed anything larger.
@dpmakestuff9 жыл бұрын
Moonpie Creations this board it 15 1/4" X 12 1/4". Thanks
@martinoamello30177 жыл бұрын
Nice idea. Thinking of something similar, but one to clamp not just in one direction, but two in an X configuration for a specific project in mind.. I've watched this several times and the X idea has eluded me till today.. Perhaps when I get around to it I'll remember to post a link.. Wait..memory? What's that?
@dpmakestuff7 жыл бұрын
Sounds good! I'd like to see what you come up with. Thanks!
@BernhardHofmann8 жыл бұрын
That's insane clamping pressure. I imagine you don't screw them all tight because that would deflect the MDF. I wonder if some engineer types could tell us the clamping pressure of one of those bolts, then add them up. I bet it's a lot.
@GregN4567 жыл бұрын
So I'm assuming 1/4-20 bolts, most likely grade 2 fasteners. That particular fastener should have about 720 lbf of clamping load at its rated torque. I counted 16 fasteners, yielding a theoretical maximum of 11,520 lbf of clamping load. Now assuming the boards being clamped have a glue-face size given by ~20"x 1.5", we'll end up with approximately 384 psi. Definitely more than sufficient given the task!
@taylorhickman847 жыл бұрын
Can too much psi be a bad thing?
@GregN4567 жыл бұрын
Definitely! Too much pressure could cause most (if not all) of the glue to be squeezed out from the joint or in extreme cases cause permanent damage and deformation of the boards you're clamping!
@s4n714g0007 жыл бұрын
When do you know enough is enough though... just eye balling it? Thanks for the data
@HBSuccess7 жыл бұрын
PMFJI - It actually takes very little pressure to get a good glue joint if you're working with straight, well-jointed stock. Cabinet shops and the like with pneumatic panel clamps set them up in ft/oz not even ft/lbs. Really not much more than hand pressure (except you can't hold hand pressure for 60 minutes LOL) Most woodworkers WAY over-clamp, trying to make up for stock that isn't properly prepared. All they do is squeeze out all the glue they just applied. You'll know - as soon as you see some uniform squeeze-out and the joints look closed -that's plenty of pressure.
@TheLoyal765 жыл бұрын
Nice idea 👍
@you-tubejunkie29266 жыл бұрын
Great Video......Bing, Bang, Boom, Done. (thumbs up)
@CMRWoodworks8 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool idea!
@terrytuite89476 жыл бұрын
whats the point of all of those vertical bolts? If they are there for stability against the clamping pressure I think 4 would have done the trick. 8 per side seems overkill. But overall it is a good idea. Perhaps if you used those vertical bolts with some cauls may be helpful.
@bobobrien30336 жыл бұрын
Terry, that's what I plan on doing.
@3amsaint8 жыл бұрын
Plywood would have been a better choice I feel. Still a Wicked idea and good video. Subscribed!
@ytthieme8 жыл бұрын
I need to do one of these. It looks like the bolts would dig into the cull board (?)
@dpmakestuff8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Thieme Uses a spare piece of wood as a sacrificial piece
@ytthieme8 жыл бұрын
+Dustin Penner awesome... liked and subscribed :)
@lorikuchta9877 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I’m new here and have used something similar in a wood shop class. Can someone list what I would need?
@marcusviniciusdeoliveira82694 жыл бұрын
Simples e prático . Parabéns !!!
@MichiganHiker7 жыл бұрын
Great idea, thanks for posting!
@adrianwaisfeldtennis6 жыл бұрын
Love it! thanks for sharing!
@dlgWoodWork9 жыл бұрын
Nice clamping jig. What are the vertical bolts in the end stops for? Is it just for strength, to keep the ends from flexing?
@dpmakestuff9 жыл бұрын
Yeah just for extra strength. I'm sure the glue would have been enough but it was cheap insurance. Last thing a want is it explode apart mid glue up.
@Hick4Life8 жыл бұрын
nice idea. where do I get the plans?
@robertheal51377 жыл бұрын
If you got all those long clamps that you had at the beginning, why do you need this ? And aren't those bolts really expensive ?
@dpmakestuff7 жыл бұрын
Details are in the description and the bolts are cheap. Plus I still have them for something else if I need them.
@bradymcphail96908 жыл бұрын
oh now I got it, it's the editing no wasted movements!!! JUST KIDDING