@13:43, you used the clamp in vertical way to clamp three pieces of wood like that is not strong. It has tendency to break the vertical board slot easily because there was nothing to press against the slot, where the tongue of the clamp was mounted. The technique to use these clamp in correct way is an object has to be against the slot. Anyway, very nice build. Please note, this is not a criticized, it is a learning process to make thing better. I’ve learned something from your build as well. Thank you.
great work on the table...I have miter table top with the matchfit and a few sleds for different purposes. But I must say you have the best bumper music I've heard watching any of these videos...good picks.
Thanks for the video. I made only the top but didn’t put holes only the grooves. Also was having problems with the clamps not sliding so i put danish oil on my top and now they slide great.
I have build a number of Matchfit Dovetail Clamp jigs for my workshop and I am just finishing up my version of a PopUp Workbench that stacks in the corner when not being used. Good video, Man. New subscriber, I am.
Man, there are SOOO many options you can do with those clamps and hardware! Thanks for subscribing and checking it out!
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Hello my friend. This is a good project. MicroJig Matchfit 360 Table and foldable. I watched with admiration. Good job. congratulations. Thank you for sharing. Greetings.....
Hey George, I think the only thing I would change is, instead of using 2 layers of MDF, I would use MDF and a hard plywood laminated together to form the top. I don’t use it all the time, so my top is still holding up just fine. However, there is potential for the grooves in the MDF layer to eventually give out overtime. Thanks for watching!
I still can’t make up my mind weather or not to put edge banding on my yet to be built table. I was going to put 5” sides on it with groves but your table is much simpler. I don’t think I would use the side clamps much. My use is for assembly not a workbench. Your input would be appreciated. Thanks Mark
SparkeyDogfish I think having the option of both the vertical and horizontal clamping capabilities is really nice, especially with assembly. I’ve also seen the vertical clamping option on a workbench, and it was really nice as well!
Since I've been working with it, I've only had the clamp try mess with the MDF when I was trying to clamp at odd angles and put stress on the groove. Other than that, it has worked perfectly. When I end up replacing the top down the road, I may actually go with a nice maple plywood for the top layer for added rigidity. Thanks for watching!
A tip. I bought myself 4 Festool clamps for 45 Euro's. But beware these look the same as the Matchfit clamps but do not fit in the Matchfit dovetail grooves!!!!. ....... Not a problem though that can't be fixed with an angle grinder with a flap disc in 10 minutes. 😂😂😂 Oh and the other bits and pieces I cut on my table saw from a HDPE cutting board. About 50 of them! 🤓🤑🤑🤑
I used them to secure the top to the frame. It could be done in a day, or two with the glue up, but I worked on it over the course of a few afternoons.
I don't have any, but this system would work great for a cnc spoil board. Spoil board sizes are dictated by the type of cnc being used, so it's hard to have plans for them.
Dude! Who did your music? It was incredible! A little ZZ a little Skinnard. It was amazing! The table was pretty nice too. I bought my kits but haven’t had any chance to build it yet!
It's really sturdy once I get the legs folded out. Just wobbly getting that cross support in. May get a redesign in the future, but for now, it does great! Thanks!
Micro jig recommends making the first cut with their straight router then a second cut with the dovetail bit. did you use that method or just one pass with the dovetail bit?
I tried the fast route since I saw someone do it in a RUclips video. My once orange router bit came out the other end smoking and is now black. Next I tried the long route by first using a 6 mm straight bit. Now the dovetail bit went through the wood like a hot knife through butter. So .... my advice would be to go with the MicroJig recommendation. One thing to note is that you can't route a dovetail slot in several passes. So you cut away a lot of material in one pass. The shavings have nowhere to go since the opening at the bottom (top of the wood) is relatively small. So the shavings will stay in the groove and have to be removed with e.g. a screw driver after cutting. This adds to the heat build up.
I cut all of these with just using the router bit. I do, however, highly recommend that you go with Microjig’s recommendation as well. Since this video, I have removed the bulk of the waste with a table saw blade, and followed with the router bit. There is a definite difference in how clean the cut is, as well as the bit doesn’t get nearly as hot.
Great build. Are the dovetails in MDF or plywood (looks like MDF) and if in MDF have you found any issues with flexing? I’m going to make a table using a butcher block workbench top from Woodcraft, but am curious if MDF works well. I’ve made a few jigs using these with plywood and they work great.
If I do it again sometime, I would definitely go with plywood for the top. The mdf has held up great, and still does a great job, but I have found when putting a lot of pressure on the clamps, the mdf does tend to flex a little. Thanks for watching the video!!
Based on your design. How do you keep the table stationary on a work shop or garage floor? I would imagine that once a piece of wood is clamped down and you want to use a hand planer, it could just slide across the floor.
ah, ever since seeing this dovetail bench i have thought "wow that's cool, i really want it" but something in the back of my mind has said "this is a gimmick, no f-ing good at all"... and i think i have realised what it is. you need a clean bench to make use of it because they have to slide over the whole surface from edge to where it needs to go. my bench (and be honest, your bench too) is absolutely covered in shit all the time.
It's still holding up well, but I have noticed that if you try to wrench down on the clamps too much, the mdf will bulge a little. I definitely suggest going with a nice hardwood plywood top. That's what I'll be doing on my next one.
This is two layers of mdf laminated together. If I had to do it again, I would use a hard plywood for the top layer, as it will hold up better overtime. Mine is still in perfect condition as of now.
Good morning, I have a custom made formica table approximately 44 1/2"" x 66"". Used to be my parents dining room table they had made probably over 25 years ago, my wife doesn't want it, I thought I can have a microjig table top built for it and installing it on the existing table or perhaps build at least half the table with aprons and stop jigs. I love restoring furniture and build small projects opposed to remodeling inside my home, however, I do not have the necessary tools to build the table. If you can build it for me, I'll pay and pay for the shipping. I'd greatly appreciate it. What do you think? I don't want to get rid of the tabe. I also have a smaller round table I can also probably use to Mount a microjig table to. What do you say?
New subscriber here. Nice to see someone else who has gone with the Ridgid line of tools. So far the Octane cordless system hasn't let me down. I am buying about a tool a month. Next month it will be the cordless palm router which has excellent reviews. This is just an excellent take on the Micro Jig table. It is really beautiful, and looks so professional. You should be really proud of yourself, and the excellent job you did. I have one question though, it doesn't look like you used one of the forstner bits that is on your tool list for your center holes. The reason I am asking is it appears your holes came out really clean and perfect, almost as though they were done on a drill press. Thanks and once again, great job!
Gregg Hernandez thanks Gregg! Ridgid does make some real quality tools. I actually drilled each hole by hand, with those forstner bits! It took FOREVER, but they did come out nicely. I just made sure I stayed as straight as possible while drilling, and I took it slow. Thanks again!
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VID! Did you MDF on both layers of your top? Would you recomend MDF on the top layer? Have you experienced any problems with the grooves blowing out with clamp force? Did you put any finish in the grooves?
john Frederickson thanks for watching! So I did use MDF for both layers of the top, and so far, I’ve had zero problems with the groves blowing out or deforming at all. I did put shellac over the entire top, including the groves, and the finish really stabilizes the top. I have seen some tops with an mdf/plywood top mix, plywood being the top layer.
@@yvesgosse3979 toolguyd.com/tool-brands-corporate-affiliations/ www.jlconline.com/tools/power-tools/family-tree-rigid-aeg_o Ils semblent les mêmes mais Ridgid fonctionne sur 110 volts, AEG 220 volts. Essentiellement, Ridgid est une marque maison de Home Depot en Amérique du Nord et au Mexique.
Is that Zinsser Seal Coat shellac, and did you dilute it or use straight from the can? Any issues with the MDF holding up to the pull of the dovetails? Nice video, thank you!
Derek Schulte yessir it is. I used it full strength out of the can. So far, I haven’t had any issues with the MDF 🤞🏼, and I’m hoping it’ll stay that way for a while. Thanks for checking it out and for your questions!
Its called climb cutting. The risk is the router would race forward if not controlled. However, that is generally much less likely to happen in a fully enclosed cut like the slots he's making. Also, people climb cut intentionally on outside cuts despite the risk because it is effective at controlling tear-out. You just need to be aware of what the router will try to do and mitigate the risk with shallow passes and a firm grip.
@@eztr1gger No need to climb cut in that situation. I operated a router in an architectural wood shop for 12 years for 8 to 10 hours a day and there is no need to climb cut here,
Having watched and observed the video, and based on his reply to someone else, I'll say the top is 24"x48", holes and slots are on 4" center (he said it to someone and WATCHING the video you can see he is spacing at 4" when he is marking it out). It's not that hard to observe, then design something that MEETS YOUR NEEDS using the knowledge you gain. That's what it is be a woodworker, observe, learn, adapt and build.
Your work is excellent but the entire concept of this system borders on the absurd. Mashed paper with a dovetail and metal clamp having any longevity, not much better than gummy bear tires for your car
Ok, now that made me laugh! I'm finding that the mdf, while it does work well, has begun to show some wear over time from clamping. I now suggest that anyone going for this design, to use a good quality hardwood ply to make the top. It's what Micro jig suggests as well.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve learned my lesson on the music. I’d love to get your feedback on the newest video. Hopefully we’ve made some positive changes.
![Microjig Matchfit Dovetail Clamps 8 months on [video 520]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/02Up8x6Zy00/mqdefault.jpg)
I watched this 3 years ago. Redoing my shop and looking for ideas for the matchfit system. I love this folding table.
@13:43, you used the clamp in vertical way to clamp three pieces of wood like that is not strong. It has tendency to break the vertical board slot easily because there was nothing to press against the slot, where the tongue of the clamp was mounted. The technique to use these clamp in correct way is an object has to be against the slot. Anyway, very nice build. Please note, this is not a criticized, it is a learning process to make thing better. I’ve learned something from your build as well. Thank you.
I appreciate you watching and noticing that! I’m definitely not an expert and welcome the insight 👍🏼
great work on the table...I have miter table top with the matchfit and a few sleds for different purposes. But I must say you have the best bumper music I've heard watching any of these videos...good picks.
Thanks! This table has come in handy more times than I can count!
Thanks for the video.
I made only the top but didn’t put holes only the grooves. Also was having problems with the clamps not sliding so i put danish oil on my top and now they slide great.
Pierre Gaudettte that’s awesome! Glad it’s working out for you! Thanks for watching!
I like the folding table. I could see me gluing my cutting board to the table with that method.
Matt Schorr you can throw some wax paper under it too lol
I have build a number of Matchfit Dovetail Clamp jigs for my workshop and I am just finishing up my version of a PopUp Workbench that stacks in the corner when not being used. Good video, Man. New subscriber, I am.
Man, there are SOOO many options you can do with those clamps and hardware! Thanks for subscribing and checking it out!
Hello my friend. This is a good project. MicroJig Matchfit 360 Table and foldable. I watched with admiration. Good job. congratulations. Thank you for sharing. Greetings.....
Thank you for checking it out!
I like the extra features of folding up so you can put away. Good job. I just ordered a start up set.
Also nice selection of the jams!
Well done!
Michael Martens yeah, folding it is very handy! Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it!
Use of the board to provide stiffness in the unfolded legs is a great idea. I may use that on a router table I built where I want the legs to fold..
It definitely helps a ton!
This is awesome, great solution for a garage shop. Thanks
Thanks for watching! You bet!
Nice job. Now that you've had it for about 9 months what would you change if anything and what advice would you give now. Thanks.
Hey George, I think the only thing I would change is, instead of using 2 layers of MDF, I would use MDF and a hard plywood laminated together to form the top. I don’t use it all the time, so my top is still holding up just fine. However, there is potential for the grooves in the MDF layer to eventually give out overtime. Thanks for watching!
@@MadduxWoodworks Thanks.
I was wondering if the shellac soaking in would have strengthened it so that wouldn’t be an issue.
Great build video! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Do you have the plans for this table? Excellent video. Nice work.
I don't yet. I plan to work on some before the end of the year, if you're interested. Thanks for checking it out!
Plans would be awesome! Great table
Really nice table; I love MicroJig. Also, thanks for turning us on to some good musicians.
Ed Goswick thanks! Glad I could be of service 👍🏻
I still can’t make up my mind weather or not to put edge banding on my yet to be built table. I was going to put 5” sides on it with groves but your table is much simpler. I don’t think I would use the side clamps much. My use is for assembly not a workbench. Your input would be appreciated. Thanks Mark
SparkeyDogfish I think having the option of both the vertical and horizontal clamping capabilities is really nice, especially with assembly. I’ve also seen the vertical clamping option on a workbench, and it was really nice as well!
Great video and that you for your time and talent.
Thanks for checking it out!
This looks super useful. Lots of clamping options.
It’s sooo versatile!
Very nice build.
Thanks!
Is the MDF strong enough for the clamping action of the matchfit clamps? Nicely done!
Since I've been working with it, I've only had the clamp try mess with the MDF when I was trying to clamp at odd angles and put stress on the groove. Other than that, it has worked perfectly. When I end up replacing the top down the road, I may actually go with a nice maple plywood for the top layer for added rigidity. Thanks for watching!
Wow great job
Jonathan Ochoa thanks!
Beginner here…..what’s the drill bit guide to make the countersink for the screws called on the screw gun?
Amana Tool - 55225 Carbide Tipped 82° Countersink with Adjustable Depth Stop & No- a.co/d/ckkzBt0
This is the one I use 👍🏼
What happens if you get squeeze out with the glue in the dovetail groove?
With the shellac finish, glue pops right off, so I haven't had any issues with it.
What's the purpose of all the dog homes in the top?
Nice video
Thanks John! You can incorporate bench dogs, in line clamps, or bench cookies in the dog holes to assist with assembly.
What diameter holes did you drill in the top? Microjig plans only describe them as optional, they don’t give recommended diameter.
Sorry I'm just now replying! I used 3/4" holes because that is the size bench dogs I have. Hope that helps.
A tip. I bought myself 4 Festool clamps for 45 Euro's. But beware these look the same as the Matchfit clamps but do not fit in the Matchfit dovetail grooves!!!!. ....... Not a problem though that can't be fixed with an angle grinder with a flap disc in 10 minutes. 😂😂😂 Oh and the other bits and pieces I cut on my table saw from a HDPE cutting board. About 50 of them! 🤓🤑🤑🤑
What did you finish it with, shellac?
Well done mate. You really thought that through. Just subscribed. Admire your perseverance.
howard dove thank you very much!
Why the figure 8 table top fasteners for MDF top? How long did it take to build?
I used them to secure the top to the frame. It could be done in a day, or two with the glue up, but I worked on it over the course of a few afternoons.
Any plans for a waste/spoil board for a CNC???
I don't have any, but this system would work great for a cnc spoil board.
Spoil board sizes are dictated by the type of cnc being used, so it's hard to have plans for them.
Great job man! I’ve been wanting to make an outfeed/assembly table like this.
Kris Kircher thanks Kris! You wouldn’t regret it, that’s for sure!
Dude! Who did your music? It was incredible! A little ZZ a little Skinnard. It was amazing!
The table was pretty nice too. I bought my kits but haven’t had any chance to build it yet!
SKINNARD? as in Leonard Skinner as in Lynyrd Skynyrd? Great music - sounds better when muted.
This is sick dude! Love the Match Fit system!
Coffey Custom Builds thanks man! It’s crazy how versatile it is!
Great job. I’m building something similar on an adjustable base. What size are the dog holes?
I went with 3/4”, because that’s the size bench dogs that I have.
@@MadduxWoodworks Thanks. I built the microjig version and they didn't quite spell it out. I wanted to make sure I could clamp from underneath.
How sturdy is it? Looks like it’s wobbly?
It's really sturdy once I get the legs folded out. Just wobbly getting that cross support in. May get a redesign in the future, but for now, it does great! Thanks!
Leather By Dragonfly here... His has the MDF holding up? Any cracks?.
So far so good! I heavily coated it in shellac, so I’m hoping that’ll keep the mdf strong for a while.
It’s a couple month later. How is the top holding up?
SparkeyDogfish it’s still holding up great. I use it mostly for small assembly, so it’s not a very often used surface.
are the dog holes for putting the clamp through also ?
They can be, if you have clamps that will fit into the holes. I've modified a few that will slide into the holes.
Micro jig recommends making the first cut with their straight router then a second cut with the dovetail bit. did you use that method or just one pass with the dovetail bit?
I tried the fast route since I saw someone do it in a RUclips video. My once orange router bit came out the other end smoking and is now black. Next I tried the long route by first using a 6 mm straight bit. Now the dovetail bit went through the wood like a hot knife through butter. So .... my advice would be to go with the MicroJig recommendation. One thing to note is that you can't route a dovetail slot in several passes. So you cut away a lot of material in one pass. The shavings have nowhere to go since the opening at the bottom (top of the wood) is relatively small. So the shavings will stay in the groove and have to be removed with e.g. a screw driver after cutting. This adds to the heat build up.
I cut all of these with just using the router bit. I do, however, highly recommend that you go with Microjig’s recommendation as well. Since this video, I have removed the bulk of the waste with a table saw blade, and followed with the router bit. There is a definite difference in how clean the cut is, as well as the bit doesn’t get nearly as hot.
Great build. Are the dovetails in MDF or plywood (looks like MDF) and if in MDF have you found any issues with flexing? I’m going to make a table using a butcher block workbench top from Woodcraft, but am curious if MDF works well. I’ve made a few jigs using these with plywood and they work great.
If I do it again sometime, I would definitely go with plywood for the top. The mdf has held up great, and still does a great job, but I have found when putting a lot of pressure on the clamps, the mdf does tend to flex a little. Thanks for watching the video!!
Nice job. How are the dovetails holding up?
As of right now, they’re still holding up great!
@@MadduxWoodworks Thanks.
Based on your design. How do you keep the table stationary on a work shop or garage floor? I would imagine that once a piece of wood is clamped down and you want to use a hand planer, it could just slide across the floor.
You would be correct there. I use mine strictly for assembly. I have a big workbench with a wood vise and bench dogs for hand tool work.
ah, ever since seeing this dovetail bench i have thought "wow that's cool, i really want it" but something in the back of my mind has said "this is a gimmick, no f-ing good at all"... and i think i have realised what it is. you need a clean bench to make use of it because they have to slide over the whole surface from edge to where it needs to go. my bench (and be honest, your bench too) is absolutely covered in shit all the time.
oh and my bench is only accessible from the front and half of one side. but i guess other people might not have that particular issue with it
oh and i bet it's really fun hoovering out dust and crap from all the slots. all in all, i am not convinced. but it sure looks purty.
Nice man good job
Sanders Jones I sure appreciate that 👍🏼
How is the mdf holding up?
It's still holding up well, but I have noticed that if you try to wrench down on the clamps too much, the mdf will bulge a little. I definitely suggest going with a nice hardwood plywood top. That's what I'll be doing on my next one.
Great job!
Thanks Steve!
What material did you use for the surface of this table?
This is two layers of mdf laminated together. If I had to do it again, I would use a hard plywood for the top layer, as it will hold up better overtime. Mine is still in perfect condition as of now.
Thanks for your video this will help me on my table build
What did you use for your finish on the table?
Mindy Hall shellac 👍🏼
Maddux Woodworks - Thx!
Good morning, I have a custom made formica table approximately 44 1/2"" x 66"". Used to be my parents dining room table they had made probably over 25 years ago, my wife doesn't want it, I thought I can have a microjig table top built for it and installing it on the existing table or perhaps build at least half the table with aprons and stop jigs. I love restoring furniture and build small projects opposed to remodeling inside my home, however, I do not have the necessary tools to build the table. If you can build it for me, I'll pay and pay for the shipping. I'd greatly appreciate it. What do you think? I don't want to get rid of the tabe. I also have a smaller round table I can also probably use to Mount a microjig table to. What do you say?
I'm sorry, I meant to say I also do some inside remodeling in my home, not much, like floors and drywall and painting of coarse.
Awesome table! Are the dove tails still holding up?
So far so good! I have started to see where the mdf could give out, but no issues yet.
New subscriber here. Nice to see someone else who has gone with the Ridgid line of tools. So far the Octane cordless system hasn't let me down. I am buying about a tool a month. Next month it will be the cordless palm router which has excellent reviews.
This is just an excellent take on the Micro Jig table. It is really beautiful, and looks so professional. You should be really proud of yourself, and the excellent job you did. I have one question though, it doesn't look like you used one of the forstner bits that is on your tool list for your center holes. The reason I am asking is it appears your holes came out really clean and perfect, almost as though they were done on a drill press. Thanks and once again, great job!
Gregg Hernandez thanks Gregg! Ridgid does make some real quality tools. I actually drilled each hole by hand, with those forstner bits! It took FOREVER, but they did come out nicely. I just made sure I stayed as straight as possible while drilling, and I took it slow.
Thanks again!
My question is why the dog holes when you can clamp from any direction with microjig clamps
Why the holes?
That is so I can use bench dogs for different clamping options.
The mft dog table is simpler and doesn't require any sliding.
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VID! Did you MDF on both layers of your top? Would you recomend MDF on the top layer? Have you experienced any problems with the grooves blowing out with clamp force? Did you put any finish in the grooves?
john Frederickson thanks for watching! So I did use MDF for both layers of the top, and so far, I’ve had zero problems with the groves blowing out or deforming at all. I did put shellac over the entire top, including the groves, and the finish really stabilizes the top.
I have seen some tops with an mdf/plywood top mix, plywood being the top layer.
What is the space between lines
@@krazypolak1820 MicroJig recommends 4 inch pitch
Bonjour, est ce que la marque ridgid fonctionne bien et c'est l'équivalent de quelle marque, svp
De qualité similaire à DeWalt. Les outils Bosch sont légèrement meilleurs mais coûtent plus cher. Mieux que les outils de bricolage / propriétaire.
@@tommanseau6277 bonjour mr, merci beaucoup le renseignement, ridgid à les couleurs d'AEG et les batteries sont similaires...
@@yvesgosse3979 toolguyd.com/tool-brands-corporate-affiliations/
www.jlconline.com/tools/power-tools/family-tree-rigid-aeg_o
Ils semblent les mêmes mais Ridgid fonctionne sur 110 volts, AEG 220 volts. Essentiellement, Ridgid est une marque maison de Home Depot en Amérique du Nord et au Mexique.
Plans available?
I don’t have any at the moment, but plan to create some.
Is that Zinsser Seal Coat shellac, and did you dilute it or use straight from the can? Any issues with the MDF holding up to the pull of the dovetails? Nice video, thank you!
Derek Schulte yessir it is. I used it full strength out of the can. So far, I haven’t had any issues with the MDF 🤞🏼, and I’m hoping it’ll stay that way for a while. Thanks for checking it out and for your questions!
Vix bit?
I used the dovetail bit from microjig
You don't run the flat side of the router base down your straight edge son. Don't worry it will make sense to you someday.
What is the purpose of the flat side, if not for that, gramps!
You are running your router the wrong direction along your guides. Left to right is correct.
Its called climb cutting. The risk is the router would race forward if not controlled. However, that is generally much less likely to happen in a fully enclosed cut like the slots he's making. Also, people climb cut intentionally on outside cuts despite the risk because it is effective at controlling tear-out. You just need to be aware of what the router will try to do and mitigate the risk with shallow passes and a firm grip.
@@eztr1gger No need to climb cut in that situation. I operated a router in an architectural wood shop for 12 years for 8 to 10 hours a day and there is no need to climb cut here,
Everything but the measurements; really? It would have been nice to see you figure out from the size of the boards.
What measurements are you wanting?
Having watched and observed the video, and based on his reply to someone else, I'll say the top is 24"x48", holes and slots are on 4" center (he said it to someone and WATCHING the video you can see he is spacing at 4" when he is marking it out). It's not that hard to observe, then design something that MEETS YOUR NEEDS using the knowledge you gain. That's what it is be a woodworker, observe, learn, adapt and build.
Music's tooooooo Loud!
Your work is excellent but the entire concept of this system borders on the absurd. Mashed paper with a dovetail and metal clamp having any longevity, not much better than gummy bear tires for your car
Ok, now that made me laugh!
I'm finding that the mdf, while it does work well, has begun to show some wear over time from clamping.
I now suggest that anyone going for this design, to use a good quality hardwood ply to make the top. It's what Micro jig suggests as well.
Why do folks think they need to add annoying music?
Just for you to enjoy. Thanks for watching!
Music is annoying..
Music sucks too loud. No explanation of what you're doing besides that interesting table.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve learned my lesson on the music. I’d love to get your feedback on the newest video. Hopefully we’ve made some positive changes.
Sorry. Shut it off because of the music