MICROJIG Matchfit DVC-1177K2 Dovetail Clamp Pro, Green/Yellow/Silver

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Most clamp arms are free to fall down when released forcing you to reset them every time you secure them, but not Microjig’s Ratchet Clamp. This clamp fits into the MatchFit Dovetail groove you make using any standard ½” wide, 14 degree dovetail bit. Your purchases help support Microjig's safety initiative to donate Grr-rippers to every public high school with a Career Technical Woodworking Program. The big dovetail clamp Vixen+Losmandy PLUS for HEQ5 allows you to install, on the Skywatcher HEQ5 mount, telescopes with Vixen and Losmandy dovetail bars. Thus a parallel mounted guiding telescope can be set up very easy and enables long exposure astrophotagraphy with autoguiding.

The dovetail clamp combined with the counterweight PLUS 1 kg , provides an excellent way to offset the unbalanced optical frames. Features two countersunk screw holes spaced 35mm centre-to-centre and a central 1/4" photo tripod thread for mounting to standard tripods. This clamp attached via a small drilled aluminium plate enables me to quickly swap between camera and telescope dovetails.The HEQ5 mount can connect only Vixen type dovetail plates: with our big dovetail clamp Vixen+Losmandy PLUS for HEQ5 you can also connect the Losmandy type dovetail plates! It includes both the big dovetail clamp Vixen+Losmandy PLUS and the adapter for the AZ-EQ5 type mount. The Clamps hold the fence extension securely at the ends of the table saw fence preventing bowing out.

With any standard 1/2” 14-degree dovetail router bit, you can create your own tracks, eliminating the need for expensive aluminum tracks. You will also be able to experience these versatile hold-down clamps for any table saw sled and woodworking applications. The installation on the Skywatcher HEQ5 is done by replacing the original upper flange with a new flange ( supplied with the terminal ) that enables the installation of the Vixen Losmandy - large.Exert versatile clamping pressure without interfering with the operation by containing the MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamp head arm within the dovetail groove. The long ratchet handle provides superior leverage making them easy to use for everyone even those with hand grip issues.

The kit comes with two brackets (I also bought two more - the ones with the dual direction force bases) and a separate straight bit. Unmatched Precision: With the innovative Anti-Pivot Spring technology, the MatchFit Ratchet Clamp AP keeps the clamp arm firmly in place, eliminating unintentional movement and boosting speed in every project. And now, with the launch of the MatchFit Ratchet Clamp AP by Microjig, it’s time to bring your craftsmanship into the future.Also a screw kit is included for mounting the dovetail clamp direct on the top of the handle of all BRESSER Messier und EXPLORE-SCIENTIFIC telescopes. The MatchFit Ratchet Clamp AP embodies our relentless commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in woodworking, setting new industry standards in performance, adaptability, and ease of use. The MatchFit Ratchet Clamp AP boasts an impressive 7-inch clamp capacity and a deep 2-1/2-inch throat depth, accommodating various sizes and types of workpieces. Woodworking is not just a job or a hobby—it’s a passion, a craft, and a testament to the power of human ingenuity and skill. Once the Zygo test report has been completed, the optical alignment is thoroughly tested and tuned to ensure they are spot on before they leave us.

Does seem expensive for what you get, as I felt the same when I opened the kit box, but in use, and being able to stick tracks anywhere you want, it really does come into its own. Important Notice: Use Micro Jig products to improve your safety when machining, they should complement your machine guards not replace them. Right side up or upside down, just release the pressure, change parts or position and pull the ratchet lever to reset the clamp. Use Dovetail Hardware to make stops and hold-downs that move freely, and tighten down anywhere you can route a groove. Continue reading for an explanation of the individual values and you can also see a test report that was done on one of our RVO Horizon 60 OTAs.

Because the clamp pressure is normally directly over the clamp head in the groove, the groove is supported and the board does not tear out. Offers a new means of integrating adjustable clamping into a jig securely and out of the way of blades and bits. I've seen lots of online stuff where folk use both types of clamp in slots they've cut or built into wood but have not tried it myself (ignoring the fact I don't own either sort) as like you say, they do seem unreasonably expensive but also as I can't help thinking that's really not what they're designed for as any pressure in the opposite direction to that of the clamping force is acting on a weakened part of the timber. Micro Jig's MATCHFIT 1" Dovetail Track Hardware allows you to create a variety of sleds, jigs and fixtures with hold-downs and stops that can move freely and lock down where needed, anywhere you can. I was going to route out channels, and put in T-track, but that’s loads of work, and T-track is expensive.