DIY Corner Clamp - Plans Available

[@jorgedr5835]

Thanks. First vid of an "outside" corner clamp device I see. I knew I was not crazy when I tought about it. Specially to build some small cabinet or shelves that doesn't allow to use corner clamps on the inside

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks. I actually stole the idea from a Rockler clamp, but naturally I think mine is better. :)

[@bobnicholas5994]

I have probably already commented on this video, but the counter sink you used is becoming the best tool I have. I was constantly breaking the other style with the little drill bit. I do alot of counter sinking and it is a great tool.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Good to hear and no, you haven't mentioned it before. I recently broke the smaller countersink bit (user error, not product error). I discovered that they sell a replacement bit! I bought it and it works great. So yes, I'm a fan. Especially since I've never, not once, had the countersink sleeve slip. It happened all the time with the ones I used to use. Thanks for the comment! 😄

[@bobnicholas5994]

Wow very impressive. The "boring" pun was also very funny.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! Glad you like it. 😄

[@davegilmore2564]

I think one of my favorite parts of your videos is seeing you working while your car is still in the garage :D I don't get a dedicated shop space, either, so it's cool to see people getting good stuff done without having dedicated sapces with lots of high end tools

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

LOL, I hear ya! But of course it's my wife's car - mine's in the driveway. It couldn't be any other way, right? 😄

[@Sebastopolmark]

EDITED GREAT project Dan I bought the plans to support the channel. 36 pages YES 36 pages. They are the most detailed plans I have ever received on the Tube! !! !!! You should be proud of yourself for putting out a product like this. Looking forward to the next ones.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! Much appreciated. Leave comments on the plan page, if something needs improvement.

[@xXxDJDANxXx1]

Great video Dan. Just bought your plan and by george the amount of detail is impeccable 👌. This will help me immensely when I build my project(s). +1 for including the metric measurements as well as inches. As when i started woodworking i learned metric of my dad rather and imperial and your the only woodworker ive seen that provides these in plans so thankyou. Thank-you for creating this and providing the plans and video to follow.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment, and for buying the plans. And you're welcome for the metric - you can tell me if I made any mistakes. 😄

[@xXxDJDANxXx1]

@@TheNewbieWoodworker Your Most Welcome😀 happy to say that to someone who has helped me out of a hole when I'm building something. This jig will certainly come in handy. I shall but I very doubt you have. Very detailed information and instructions 👌

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

@@xXxDJDANxXx1 Thanks! 😄

[@markgershman1563]

Very good video. Seems like a very handy thing to have around the shop.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! 😄

[@WyrGuy2]

Ive just downloaded these plans (a little bit of an ‘ordeal’ from Canada [unable to confirm VISA number?] but I persevered!!!) and I’m VERY impressed with the detail AND they’re in METRIC as well??? Now my son wont have an excuse for not being able work along with me! I’m doing a bit of ‘binge watching’ of your videos and I felt this was also a way to pay you back for all the great info and tips/tricks you’re sharing. Thanks and looking forward to more plans when they’re available!

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! You have no idea how much that means to me. I mean, *I* thought the plans were pretty good, but I haven't heard much from people who've bought them. And glad you like the metric numbers. I'm such a perfectionist (even though, of course, I can't do anything perfectly) that I couldn't help but add metric. Anyway, thanks for the support!! 😄

[@OregonFishingGuy]

Dan, I just purchased your plans for the clamp. I am amazed by the detail! Well worth the cost. I am pretty new to wood working and your channel has really helped me grow my skill set. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

I can't tell you how grateful I am that 1) you bought my plans, and 2) you bothered to leave a comment! I've had no feedback on the plans, and very few people have purchased them. I'm trying to figure out if I'll do plans in the future or not. So, thanks for the comment - it made my day, for sure! 😄

[@OregonFishingGuy]

Well, I for one hope you keep doing them!

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks!

[@pipilim6491]

Good idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks, and you're welcome! 🙂

[@paultay23]

Hi Dan, thanks for the video. I have purchased your plans to support your channel, i could probably have made them just using the video but your efforts to educate us is worth the cost of your plans...nice one. Paul in the UK

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thank you! You have no idea how good that makes me feel. I really appreciate it! 😄😄

[@aceshigh1158]

Thanks Dan, purchased the plans. Its the least i could do for such great info you put out to help us!

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! I really appreciate it!

[@53rdPlaceStudios-com]

very. very. good...! you have learned a lot creating your videos; each one better and better. combining your videos with drawings is great...! makes doing it yourself much easier... (thank you for including 'freebie' drawings via sketchup...!) once again, great job on the video...! 👍

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks you! And you're welcome! 😄

[@godmello]

Thanks for the video and very affordable plans! I just bought them! My favorite corner clamp diy project I’ve come across on KZbin. Subscribed!

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thank you. Much appreciated. I haven't heard any feedback on the plans, so if you feel like it, let me know what you think. But you don't have to - just having your support is nice. 😄

[@andywood1966]

Hi Dan, I just bought the plans for the corner clamp, the clamp should prove to be very useful in the shop, thanks for making the video, great job as usual. ,,,,,,☺️👍

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks, Andrew! I appreciate the support. I use my clamps so often, they're like second nature. Enjoy! 😄

[@BookofIsaiah]

Great video, Dan!! I like all the detail in all your videos! Very good design on the clamp too!

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! That's great to hear. 😄

[@rchavez5056]

Great job. I like the idea of the carriage bolt.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks!

[@monteglover4133]

The carriage bolt is one I wish I had known about a long time ago. Simple but brilliant. Long time woodworker, enjoy your videos.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! Yeah, I don't remember where I learned that one. But it's one of those rare things that I haven't forgotten (yet). 😄

[@filippocapozzi3194]

Eccezionale, veramente semplice e utile👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

👍

[@scottsbr8076]

One of your Best Dan

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Dan I think you cornered one of the more simpler corner clamps for someone to build. I will support you, 36 pages that is a lot details and work just to put that together. Thanks I printed a corner clamp on my 3 D printer it works but it has no strength it is good concept however it does better job of looking cool knowing it was printed. Now Yours it is meant to work in the real world. I built some others that a KZbinr In SC designed using wedges those work pretty good too. I like how simple yours are and simple is hard to beat.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! And yes, it was a lot of work putting the plans together. Not sure it was worth it, but we'll see. And if I had something I built with a 3D printer like you, I think the coolness factor would be pretty high. 😄

[@martinedelius]

Hi Dan! A good way to stop your parts from moving when gluing them is to sprinkle a tiny amount of salt between them. That provides enough friction to stop the parts from moving while you clamp them.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! I tried that once, and it didn't work for me. Not sure why - I might have been using too much glue... I'll try it again next time. Thanks again!

[@martinedelius]

@@TheNewbieWoodworker - I don't really know the correct ratio but that could be the reason, yeah. I once tried with fine sand but that was too much friction and made it hard to adjust the pieces when clamping.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks. Next time I forget to cut pieces oversized, I'll do some experiments. Knowing me, it won't take long for that to happen. 🙄

[@alfredneumann4692]

Very good presentation.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks!

[@alpscraftshack599]

Hi Dan - Great video & a great product. The small one will work great for helping me glue-up some of the products I sell in my Etsy Shop. I plan on purchasing your plans. Keep up the good work. You have many great videos & ideas.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! Glad to help! 😄

[@timsellers6842]

Great video... Heading to the shop to build them now... Next time do you have an issue with exact size pieces staying aligned when blowing them up after applying the glue did the pieces sprinkle salt on that surface area there and then when you clamp them together they won't slide

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! Your last sentence was kind of long, and I'm not sure if you had questions, or advice, or both. 😄

[@timsellers6842]

@@TheNewbieWoodworker no question... LoL what I was trying to say is... Next time you are lam glueing 2 surfaces and have trouble with the pieces sliding around under clamping pressure. Before you also them together sprinkle salt on the glued surface and then they won't slide around under the pressure of the clamps. Sorry about my last attempt to explain that.... I used talk to text and it doesn't punctuate LoL

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

@@timsellers6842 LOL - I get it. I know that people use the salt trick, but it never seems to work for me. Either I use too much or too little. 🙄

[@NWGR]

Great job Dan! Subscribed and I just bought a set of these plans as well.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Awesome, thanks! Glad to have you aboard! 😄

[@KCostelloe]

Great Idea! It might be even better if it would support pocket holes!

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

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[@yougolook]

Please comment on how you got your vacuum hose to stay close to your drill press bit at 3:30 in the video.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvHiWeha9emfKs. Let me know if you have questions.

[@CodeSe77en]

I love your videos. Keep 'em comin'!

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! I will. 😄

[@joem3968]

Hey Dan just watched your video of the router lift have you done a video of it yet. Thanx Joe

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Nope. I'm working on it right now. 🙂

[@robira1313]

Awesome video, as usual! Can the corner clamp be used to join miters? ...as in a frame?

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! I don't see why not, but I haven't tried it.

[@stephenrees438]

I enjoyed the build and really enjoy building shop furniture. BTW, I’m in the market for a bench top band saw and noticed that you were using one. Would you share the make and model number and a brief synopsis of your likes and dislikes? Thanks....

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks. It's a Ryobi from Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-2-5-Amp-9-in-Band-Saw-BS904G/205503634. It works well for me, but I have nothing to compare it to. It's the first band saw I've used since the early '70s. 😄

[@MycobraII]

Would this clamp help to connect mitered ends?

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

It should.

[@bobbycarmichael2562]

Hey Dan, great video and I will want to buy the plans but quick question. What is the tallest measurement of wood that could go in the full size clamps? For example if I am doing cabinets. Also, I saw someone mention it....would these not work if I am using pocket holes? Thanks brother and keep up the great work. As others have mentioned, I really like the level of detail you go into.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! I'm not sure how tall they will support, but I just used them for a cabinet in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKcf2SKepdrbpY. But you could also add a clamp to the other side, or even use these clamps from Rockler: www.rockler.com/rockler-clamp-it-clips-4-packs. They're pretty new. As for pocket holes, the current design won't support them. But I'm sure it could be modified. And if you do modify it, let me know. I'm sure others would be interested also. Another option is to make something like these: amzn.to/2OdJQBZ. I say "make" because these look almost exactly like something I made a while back (never made a video, though). The options are kind of endless. If you want to swap ideas, you can email me directly from the Menu on my website, thenewbiewoodworker.com/.

[@williamhoward8319]

melimine is a great glue up station

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks. Why is that? Does glue not stick to it?

[@tubelife70]

This is a very cool clamp... I'd like to make a fixed assembly bench-top pneumatic version... foot peddle operated of course. but I wouldent have a clue where to begin.... Hint hint :))

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks. Did you happen to see Izzy Swan's video on the subject? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH2pd5V-pdOaqck. It's only a prototype, but it might get you going in the right direction.

[@nemmrrc]

Great tutorial. Somehow KZbin didn't link me directly to the plan website. Maybe it's my tablet but you might want to check the link. Some browsers may be case sensitive on links.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thank you so much for pointing that out. I thought I had fixed ll the bad links, but I missed that one somehow. So, thanks! 😄

[@wardaddy5992]

I'm very very new to woodworking. But if u add a little bit of salt to the glued wood it will prevent it from sliding when ur ready to stick together. Im sure everyone knows this trick. I've only done 1 table and I'm learning daily.

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks for sharing! I've tried this many times, and for some reason it just doesn't seem to work for me. Maybe I use the wrong kind of salt, or too much, or too little, I don't know. But I'm glad it works for you! 😄

[@SMee67]

😂😂Bwahahahaha 😂😂 Good thing this is a demo! Nice design, mate👍

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks. And that actually happened! I know I do a voiceover, but that's exactly what I was thinking at the time. I can't tell you how many times I do something stupid like that. And in case you missed it, look closely at the bottom left starting around 02:17. You should notice something around 02:22. 😛

[@SMee67]

@@TheNewbieWoodworker hahahaha I caught a glimpse of the word bubble, but didn't pay any attention to it, I never realised you'd knocked one of the clamps off.... Love your work, love your voice overs, you keep it real and include mishaps as they really do happen all to often in realty.👌 Good work, mate👍

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks, Bill. I really appreciate it when viewers take the time to comment, and especially when they mention something specific, like "Good thing this is a demo". It lets me know someone "gets" me. 😛 Oh, and by the way, your KZbin avatar is sweet beyond words, and as someone who's been married for 33 years, I'm not being sarcastic. I love it. 😄

[@SMee67]

@@TheNewbieWoodworker thanks mate. You're the first person to ever mention my avatar.👍 I hear you, bud, there are a few of you guys I follow, purely because of your sense of humor. (and your makers skills) It's that tongue in cheek, off the cuff, warped funny bone stuff that not everyone gets. You guys rock 😎

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks. I follow people like that also. Matthias Wandel comes to mind. Some of the things he makes are way beyond my abilities (or at least beyond my patience), but he's genuine, funny, and really clever. KZbin is my main form of entertainment. 😄

[@danmurtagh619]

Link to the plans is taking me to a 404 error, page not found

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Fixed. Thanks for letting me know!

[@martinedelius]

The web server for the site is case sensitive so the correct link is: thenewbiewoodworker.com/plans/cornerclamp

[@Sebastopolmark]

Still not working for me but go to thenewbiewoodworker.com/plans that will work

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Yeah, just found that out. I have no idea why it's case sensitive, and somehow never tried it. That was really bad on my part, to put out a link and not test it. Time to test the other ones too. 😛

[@danmurtagh619]

Worked now. Good build on that, by the way.

[@raymondmalone9721]

smart jig Dan , link not working ?

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

It should be fixed now. Maybe you need to refresh the page. Here's the correct link: thenewbiewoodworker.com/plans/cornerclamp

[@dougprentice1363]

Very nice. Is that blue mat that you are glueing on, made of silicone?

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Yes it is. It's from Rockler. It's actually on sale this month: www.rockler.com/rockler-silicone-project-mat

[@barthoswerkstatt]

👍😀

[@TheNewbieWoodworker]

Thanks! 🙂