MICROJIG Matchfit DVC-1177K2+DS-333 Dovetail Clamp Pro (1/2" Shank) + Dado Stop Bundle

In the interest of full disclosure, as a trusted and unbiased Amazon reviewer, I was able to request this product free of charge.This product consists of a series of hold-downs and clamps which are designed to slide in dovetail tracks. What's included are 4 hold-downs, a router bit for cutting the dovetails and two specially designed clamps for sliding in the dovetails. All of the components are finely machined and fit accurately in the dovetails. You use these items to make specialty jigs and to construct surfaces which allow multiple positions for clamping.Also included is a jig which is used to accurately and repeatably cut dado slots regardless of the thickness of material being cut.How I used these items:1) I constructed a surface from 3/4 material and formed a grid like pattern using the included router bit. Then using the dovetail clamps, I am able to clamp items of various sizes for gluing or other purposes, carving, etc. I also used the hold down clamps with separate boards for similar operations, although in this case the thickness of the items I am clamping is more limited.2) I constructed a sliding table for my table saw. I cut various dovetail slots and used the clamps to support items for cutting. This allows me to accurately position items for angular cuts.3) The dado jig is used for making crosscut dados. I used this jig for that purpose. Once it is properly aligned there is no need to measure the thickness of the piece that will fit into the data. The jig ensures that you have an accurate fit each time. From using the jig, I find it is zero clearance - it will produce a very tight fit. I use a thin piece of card stock on the jig and then I get the fit I want each time. This works well for me.4) The jig also doubles as a stand-off tool for doing crosscuts. You can also use a piece of wood with the dovetail groove and one of the clamps for that purpose. Since the jig supports this, I just use it for this purpose as well.All in all, this is a nice set of clamps and accessories that you can use for unique applications. I am pleased.

This bundle is another great addition to Micro Jig's MatchFit system. The clamps are solid, the 1/2" shank bit works well in my CNC and router table, and there are a number of accessories to make several jobs easier.The MatchFit system works great for making all kinds of jigs around the shop and replaces most needs for t-track. This bundle includes two clamps, the router bit, several hold downs, a setup gauge and dado stop.The setup jig helps to quickly dial in the proper bit height.The dado stop is great for quickly setting up a stop block on the table saw to make rabbets or dadoes. Simply use one of the clamps to clamp the stop to the fence, set the fence and number 2 stop to a position where you want the outside of your dado/rabbet to be, then use a scrap of the target wood to fit between stops 2 and 3. Slide the board to stop 2, cut, then slide it to stop 3, cut, then clean out the middle.I typically use a 1/4" end mill to hog out most of the dovetail, then do a pass with the dovetail bit to make the tails. However, you can confidently hog the whole thing out with a powerful router or CNC and this 1/2" bit.This is a great system with high quality products.