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after struggling with this glue up and clamping process for, oh, 30 years or so, i think i have finally 'solved' the problem .. it's a simple jig, cut into four pieces, one for each corner. made with minimal materials, time and effort; imho, it takes care of the problem once and for all … detailed instructions for fabrication and use on my dorset custom furniture blog... let me know if it works for you …. i bet it will … dan

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Nice jig…..but I've had no issues with using good ol' spring pinch clamps. Other than the little poke mark (which pretty much disappears on finishing), they work perfect for me.
 

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What a fantastic idea, I just read the whole how to on your blog,
thanks!
 

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great work and a very neat idea. Where do you get your abalone from?
 

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Nice work !!!
 

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Very smart jig. Looking forward to try it. Tks for sharing.
 

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Great job Dan. Most of the time simple is the best answer. I will file this one under the to do list.
 

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wow! this is a hot one … i knew i wasn't the only one wrestling with this problem … thanks for your commments … i hope it works as well for you as it did for us … and for 'big ike', we get our abalone from luthier supply a TRULY great source for all things mother of pearl and abalone and general luthier supplies … fast, efficient, reasonable prices and shipping … tell him will from dcf sent you … dan
 

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Great idea Dan.

It beats corner clamps.

Thanks for sharing.
 

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Yup, very nicely done
 

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I was about to make some for making a picture frame, but I like your's better. GEt it all set up prefect, then separate ;-) Great idea. Did you consider relieving the corners? or have a reason I am not thinking of to leave them sharp and full?
 

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Just what I need for an upcoming job! Thanks for sharing this idea.
 

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i love it
how about one for a hexagon or octagon DAN ?
should solve the problem there too
my respect for the simplicity !!!!!

kiefer
 

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I think you have had a stoke of Genius!
 

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Simple… and efficient…. and a pure joy….
 

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Will definitely make a set of these. Thanks for sharing!
 

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Glad this post got a 2nd life. I like this jig. Thanks.
 

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Thanks for posting this great idea Dan. I missed it first time around. I will be making one of these in the near future. Like yourself, I have never found a great clamp for gluing mitres before this one.
 

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Nice and functional! I'll be using this soon. Thanks for sharing!
 
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