Stew Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I need to route a couple of shallow mortises with my edge guide and thought about using this method ,each board has two clamps holding them. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prov163 Posted November 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Maybe add some double sided tape under the piece being routed. Looks like you have plenty of height clearance where your tenons intersect with your doe’s foot. That thin piece of tape has a lot of extra hold and will also help keep the wood from lifting up. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 That should work. I would feel more comfortable at the router table though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 3 hours ago, gee-dub said: That should work. I would feel more comfortable at the router table though. Me too - if the router table is a viable option I always choose the router table over hand routing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Okay, I will use the router table, it seems like a good time to learn another way to do things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I frequently use back-to- back straight edge clamps, or vacuum chucks for this. There are several manufacturers but here is a link to one of them https://www.amazon.com/PRO-GRIP-CLAMPS-PEACHTREE-WOODWORKING-PW592/dp/B0036VGLUS For vacuum clamping http://www.rockler.com/rockler-vacuum-clamp-pod-kit Your choice will depend on what you are clamping, but both methods are very strong, if they fit the use. Charley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 You can drill some dog holes on your workbench and use something like the Veritas Surface vise. I made my own version long ago: I guess you could make an attachment to avoid damaging your dovetails. I made it for hand tool usage which requires more holding power than power tool usage, and it worked out ok. I still use it from time to time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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