Simple DIY Jig for Clamping Miters
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Simple DIY Jig for Clamping Miters


This is a simple DIY jig for clamping miter joints that allows access to both sides of the work piece for easy removal of excess glue. Its a pretty straight forward video and build but if you have any questions please leave them below and Ill be sure to get to the all! Thanks!
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Made from 3/4" plywood
1 - 8" x 8"
2 - 4" x 4"
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Cut the Three Pieces




Out of 3/4" plywood but one pice 8" x 8" and two pieces 4" x 4" on your table saw or miter saw. I made four of these jigs at one time and batching them out was very simple.
Assemble the Jig



Using wood glue and 2" finish nails stack the two 4" squares on top of one another and then attach them to the 8" square. They should be flush to one corner and avoid putting nails in the center of the small squares.
Drill Hole for Clamps


Using a 2 1/8" forstner bit drill a hole in the center of the 4" square. The whole should be approximately 1 3/4" deep.
Cut a Channel for Glue Squeeze Out




Mark and cut out a 3/4" wide channel from the inside corner of the 4" square. This channel does not have to be precise in width or placement and is used to clean off glue squeeze out when assembling miters on the jig.
Use the Jig and Assemble Some Miters!





Now you can use the jig to clamp miter joints in place during glue up. Sometimes it takes a little adjustment to get the correct pressure on the joint but this jig works really well! As always thanks for following along!
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