New box clamp ( free PLAN )

Great idea. I can see some in my future.

—Madts.

-- Thor and Odin are still the greatest of Gods.

Very Clever way you tighten it!!

... saves a lot of messing around from using the Normal band clamp!

COOL!

Thank you!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Good man Klaus to donate time and gifts for the school. They will only gain from your experience.
I love your corners to square up the box. I will start on these tomorrow. The small piece of pipe will make it easier to slide around. I use a HF ratchet strap and that will compliment it nicely. Thanks for the idea and keep them coming. I do have a box in the near future to try it on, only I need a CNC machine to carve in a name. We’ll see how that goes.

-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.

Another nice jig for our shops.

-- Tyvekboy -- Marietta, GA ………….. one can never be too organized

great idea Klaus

-- bambi

I made one of these when you posted your first one. I’m still using it and it works just fine.
God an you for donating it.

-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/

Your setting the bar pretty high there Klaus! Nice video and excellent jig. It’s time to use these tools in making my next boxes.

-- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher

Nice build and nice donation, Klaus. Thanks for sharing the information.

-- Drew -- "The greatest wealth is health".

That definitely does it.

-- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/

Klaus, this is a great idea. I like the design. Your jig should work flawlessly. You have invented a simple way to apply pressure and make adjustments. I can see that this would insure that the box is perfectly square. The space around the corner would let you avoid getting in a mess with squeeze out.

I enjoyed your video. It is direct and to the point. Nice work all around.

I have had good luck with a strap hinge made this way. My method works very well, but only if you have accurate 45s on the corners. Your clamp jig would correct sloppy 45s. I especially like the idea of using the copper tubing as a spacer around the dowel. It also would let the strap slide easily to even the tension. That is a really nice touch. Keep boxing and keep posting.

Do you think your clamp could be modified to work on an 22.5 degree angled corner like on a serving tray?

-- Big Al in IN

Good thing I like doing things the hard way or else I’d have to make one of dem thing a ma jigs!

-- Lifting one end of the plank.

I too see a set or two of these in my future. I can really see how handy these would be. Great idea!

-- We all make mistakes, the trick is to fix it in a way that says "I meant to do that".

Wow! Klaus, now this is what I call cookin’ with gas ; this is so creative and I can imagine that this can be used in a variety of different ways and for various projects other than boxes. This is a most interesting post. Very nice work and very practical. Thanks

You know, Klaus, this makes me wish I still had my machine shop at the plant. I would love to have one of these rigs made out of aluminum, steel pins, and bushings, etc. I enjoyed the video very much. You are very creative and resourceful. Congratulations.

helluvawreck aka Charles
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-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com

Another great tip. I will share the pictures of my attempt of your bend wood votive holder soon.

These appear to solve many of the problems involved with box glue-ups. Great design!

-- Don, Somerset UK, http://www.donjohnson24.co.uk