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D3012–D3016 Wood Clamp Hardware Kit Instructions
Construction and Assembly
Once you have determined the material you will
use and the size and shape of your clamp jaws,
you are ready to begin construction and assembly.
To construct and assemble the clamps, do these
steps:
1. Use the drawing and dimensions from Figu re
2 or your own design to cut out the shape
of the clamp jaws. Sand all edges to reduce
splinters and workpiece marring.
Note: The following illustrations show a
standard jaw shape. The jaws you create for
your clamp can be customized as desired.
2. Drill four holes for the dowel pins in
the locations shown in Figure 2 or the
approximate locations shown in Figure 3.
Refer to Sizing Information on the Page 2 for
the proper hole size.
3. Rotate the jaws, then drill four holes for
the threaded rods. Make sure the holes
are centered in the jaws and that they are
aligned with the dowel nut holes (see Figure
4). Refer to Sizing Information on Page 2 for
the proper hole size.
4. If greater clamping flexibility is desired,
drill additional holes at 18° & -18° in the
positions shown in Figure 5. Make additional
passes with the drill bit as needed to clear all
remaining material from the elongated holes
to prevent binding during use.
Drill Holes for
Dowel Nuts
(x2)
Figure 3. Drilling dowel nut holes.
Drill Holes for
Threaded Rods
(Aligned with
Dowel Nut Holes)
(x2)
Figure 4. Drilling threaded rod holes.
A
K
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Drill Here
Holes From Step 3
18°
18°
Drill Here
Flip Jaw
K
Drill Here
18°
18°
Drill Here
K
K
Figure 5. Elongating threaded rod holes.