Simple Corner Clamp Jig

In my last build, I made a really largewood picture frame with splinesand I thought I'd share how I made a super simple jig to clamp and align the corners during the glue up process.

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These corner clamps or extremely simple to make and even more easy to use. Start with a scrap piece of 3/4 inch thick wood (mine was about 10 x 7).

Mark那块木头所以你有4 equal squares.

Thenwithin each squareuse yourspeed squaretodraw a triangleon the outside edge of the square.

三角形相交，一直钻一下using either aForstner bit或者直径大约3/4的铲子（它可以更大或更小。重要的是要一直露出一个洞。

These holes will serve asrelief pocketsand prevent the jig from interfering with the corners of the frame.

前往你的斜切锯并将刀片设置为45度。这个很important that your 45 degree angle be accurate, otherwise the inaccuracy will carry over to your frame when clamping, and the whole frame will be out of alignment!

Tip:Use a scrap piece of wood and cut a miter. Butt the 2 ends of the cut together to form a 90 degree corner, and check it for accuracy using acarpenter square.

Cut along all the lines you traced, starting with the 45 degree cuts, then set your miter saw back to 90 degrees and make the remaining cuts.

The corner clamp jigs are ready to use! Lay your frame on a flat surface and line up the corners. Gentle press the corner clamp jig into place and use a快速夹子to apply pressure. Don't overdo it- excess force will force the frame out of alignment. Moderate pressure should be sufficient. Oh, did I mention you should add glue before clamping? ;)

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• Picture frame with splines
• The Ultimate Lumber Storage Cart
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