clamping table tops - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T11:23:28Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/clamping-table-tops?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A32665&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAll you need is kreg quick cl…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-07-16:2900167:Comment:476482010-07-16T07:21:55.682Zmo khanhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/mokhan
All you need is kreg quick clamp that is wide enough to hold down two lengths together. you clamp where the pocket hole is and drill the screw. then you move to the next hole. I recommend one hole every 300 mm or so (10- 12 inches). you can make a table top as big as you like as long as each individual piece is lesser in width than the clamp. I have the medim clamp with a reach of 140mm ( 6inch) and I've made many tops without a problem.
All you need is kreg quick clamp that is wide enough to hold down two lengths together. you clamp where the pocket hole is and drill the screw. then you move to the next hole. I recommend one hole every 300 mm or so (10- 12 inches). you can make a table top as big as you like as long as each individual piece is lesser in width than the clamp. I have the medim clamp with a reach of 140mm ( 6inch) and I've made many tops without a problem. That sure sounds kije what I…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-07-16:2900167:Comment:476132010-07-16T04:37:17.601ZJens Jensenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JensJensen
That sure sounds kije what I will do ,this is gorgeous.Thanks friend<br />
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<cite>JD said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/clamping-table-tops?xg_source=activity#2900167Comment47169"><div>When I built my dining room table I used 48" long - 3/4" pipe clamps across the width of the table. I used 1"x6"x8' red oak planks. I clamped the first 2 lengths together, lined everything up flush and screwed in the pocket screws. Then I would add the next plank etc etc.…<br></br> <br></br></div>
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That sure sounds kije what I will do ,this is gorgeous.Thanks friend<br />
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<cite>JD said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/clamping-table-tops?xg_source=activity#2900167Comment47169"><div>When I built my dining room table I used 48" long - 3/4" pipe clamps across the width of the table. I used 1"x6"x8' red oak planks. I clamped the first 2 lengths together, lined everything up flush and screwed in the pocket screws. Then I would add the next plank etc etc.<br/> <br/>
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</blockquote> I will but to get the perfect…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-07-15:2900167:Comment:471082010-07-15T04:00:09.198ZJens Jensenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JensJensen
I will but to get the perfectly flat table top is what has to be accomplished and only way is to clamp it down first<br />
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<cite>Mark Lesch said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/clamping-table-tops?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A46847&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment46847"><div>Why not use pocket screws to hold it ?</div>
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I will but to get the perfectly flat table top is what has to be accomplished and only way is to clamp it down first<br />
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<cite>Mark Lesch said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/clamping-table-tops?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A46847&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment46847"><div>Why not use pocket screws to hold it ?</div>
</blockquote> Why not use pocket screws to…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-07-14:2900167:Comment:468472010-07-14T01:51:47.815ZMark Leschhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MarkLesch
Why not use pocket screws to hold it ?
Why not use pocket screws to hold it ? I have the clamps in this w…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-04-15:2900167:Comment:326752010-04-15T02:28:56.929ZJens Jensenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JensJensen
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I have the clamps in this web site ,They are the ones with screw handles on end and 2x2's on top and bottom.I think they are 4 or 5 pictures down the page I wonder if they would work as well.
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I have the clamps in this web site ,They are the ones with screw handles on end and 2x2's on top and bottom.I think they are 4 or 5 pictures down the page I wonder if they would work as well. That sure looks simple and se…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-04-15:2900167:Comment:326732010-04-15T02:22:12.107ZJens Jensenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JensJensen
That sure looks simple and see why it wont work,Ill give it a shot ,Thanks buddy
That sure looks simple and see why it wont work,Ill give it a shot ,Thanks buddy Try taking a piece of plywood…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-04-15:2900167:Comment:326652010-04-15T00:45:53.741Zmichael popehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelpope
Try taking a piece of plywood(make size in proportion to the area you need clamping.),drill 4 holes,2 in opposing edges (larger than the clamp head size..about 1 1/2 inch in diameter)about 4 inches in from the corners so essentially it looks like 4 equal holes in each corner.Then extend your clamps one to each hole and apply the pressure equally and it will act as a press down extension for your clamps...be sure to use either plastic or wax paper in between the plywood and your table surface to…
Try taking a piece of plywood(make size in proportion to the area you need clamping.),drill 4 holes,2 in opposing edges (larger than the clamp head size..about 1 1/2 inch in diameter)about 4 inches in from the corners so essentially it looks like 4 equal holes in each corner.Then extend your clamps one to each hole and apply the pressure equally and it will act as a press down extension for your clamps...be sure to use either plastic or wax paper in between the plywood and your table surface to counter any mistaken ply gluing to the top...good luck..