"Dan" wrote in message
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I need some miter clamps for a table I'm planning. Clamps will need to
hold 1.5" thick x 5" wide boards @ 45 degs. Since I will only be joining 2
such boards at a time (not 4, like a picture frame) the strap type clamps
won't work. I can't seem to find anything capable of accommodating such
wide stock. I saw these
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=4484, more of just a
precision angle bracket used with clamps, which I already have. Anyone have
experience with these, or have any recommendations for other miter clamps
capable of holding 5" wide stock?

TIA

Dan

I have used two methods with success. First, leave a cleat when milling,
then cut it off after clamping.
http://www.teamcasa.org/workshop/images/bed14.jpg

Second, is to hot glue or super glue a cleat then break it off after
clamping. You could also clamp a cleat on.

Dave

Teamcasa wrote:
Anyone have
experience with these, or have any recommendations for other miter clamps
capable of holding 5" wide stock?

Haven't tried them, but "spring miter clamps" might be an option.
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=3860
Andy