Don't Spend a Fortune On Right Angle Clamping Blocks

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2 жыл бұрын

While working on another project I quickly experienced that age old problem that we woodworkers have...not enough clamps. Or in this case, clamp blocks. I needed some right-angle blocks for the box shape I am building. I did a quick search online and found that most of the tools for this start at about $35 and go up from there. So, I decided to make some. Here is the process that I finally settled on. Hope you enjoy!
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@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Warning for Everyone, there are a few spots in the video where the background music gets louder than I would have liked. I missed it in the edit. Please use caution (especially ear bud users). Unfortunately there isn't any way to fix this without a reupload of the video. Thank you for your understanding.

@CMNIII2024 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! The screaming noise track that doesn't stay in the background is horrible - dump it please!

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the idea and sorry about the music. While there isn't anything I can do about it in this video, rest assured it won't be a problem in videos from here on.

@nevinleiby 8 ай бұрын

Agree, not a huge concern, but I was more interested in seeing what you’re doing and hearing what you’re doing. Lights and audio are key.

@guybartlett9587 2 ай бұрын

You can't please everyone, keep up the good work!@@TheWeekendWoodshop

@DavidLee605 2 ай бұрын

thank you sir. subscribed.

@FisherCatProductions 7 ай бұрын

Looked at a number of vids on corner clamps. THIS is the one I wanted. Quick, accurate, super sturdy, nice and thick for stability. "LIKED".

@paul-rb9mq 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea for these clamp blocks, & I love how you hoover up any dust , which is something I need to do.

@kenerickson4923 9 ай бұрын

I made some squares from scrap MDF and plywood. Mosty only 3/4" without the slot, but I have added some clamping holes later. I noticed you did cut the corner but didn't mention it in the video. Nothing worse than gluing your block to the inside corner.

@TheLovelyMissBeans Жыл бұрын

I took a look at your website. The story about your dad was so touching I had to subscribe. The fact that you live in Georgia didn't hurt either; I grew up in Covington. This video was very informative. Thanks for the sketches, too!

@TheWeekendWoodshop Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad my story was able to resonate with you. Covington is a nice little town. We went there to see fireworks a few years back and really enjoyed our visit. Thanks for subscribing and I hope to have more content up on the channel very soon.

@whomadethatsaltysoup Жыл бұрын

Excellent demo of how to make useful aids in the workshop. I absolutely hate all the sliding around when you're trying to pocket screw workpieces together. Thank you for sharing.

@TheWeekendWoodshop Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video useful! Thanks for watching 😁

@jaafar6037 2 жыл бұрын

good idea.

@anujafernando8438 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate! I don't have any corner clamps so your video is gonna help me greatly. Thanks a lot! 😊

@ericrickert3045 11 ай бұрын

this is a very good idea!

@TheWeekendWoodshop 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you watching and the feedback 😁

@carlosrodriguezjr80 2 жыл бұрын

Good move 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@Know-Expert 2 жыл бұрын

Good looking clamping blocks…. Well done. Know Expert

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was a fun little project that saved me a bit of money 😁

@nonatowoodworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente trabalho, gosto muito da idéia de fazer minhas próprias ferramentas ou acessórios... Parabéns pelo vídeo e Forte abraço... 🛠️👍🏼

@Ferndalien 2 жыл бұрын

at 0:48 "...as long as you can get square corners." So true and so important. REALLY square.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, that's why having well tuned saws in the shop is so important

@richardmaryman3494 2 жыл бұрын

a nice accessory tool to have. One minor change I would make is to knock off the sharp corner where the two straight edges intersect. That would help avoid gluing the squares to the project accidentally. Otherwise a definite keeper project.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

That is great advice. I actually did that to the finished product after I finished the video. You're right, it does help IMMENSELY when it comes to glue squeeze out 😁

@TheLovelyMissBeans Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea. Tip: whenever you're worried glue might stick to clamps or cauls etc, stick some clear packing tape on them first. Guaranteed no stick. 😁

@istrysii 2 жыл бұрын

Cheap and super good... the can be used to put up support for shells too

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Very true. I prefer floating shelves (hidden brackets) but these would absolutely work for that application.

@istrysii 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWeekendWoodshop but when th look realy good .. and a Shelves can take more heavy things with it under ... it is a matter of the use

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

@@istrysii Absolutely! Most of my shelves are decorative so they don't carry much weight. But if one wanted to store heavier items then these could most definitely double as shelf brackets.

@huejanus5505 2 жыл бұрын

Years ago i bought a set of 4 aluminum 90* angles similar to your plywood ones. I paid $14. I recently saw them in a store and they were now priced at about $30 for 2. If i ever need more, I’ll definitely use your method.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

It amazes me how expensive things get once they become "trendy". Don't get me wrong, I love to use good quality tools but manufacturers continue to price things beyond the average Joe's means. Thanks for your comment. I'm glad I was able to offer up a potential option for your future needs 😁

@kelvingstrachan 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job. I will try that with my scraps Bud, your music is too loud. We can't hear you speaking half the time. Rather have no background music during your talking sections.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. I hope that your corner clamp brackets work out as well for you as they have for me.

@LanceMcGrew 2 жыл бұрын

totally agree - music is overwhelming. lighting needs help. But hey at least he has a YT channel and is trying.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceMcGrew Thank you for the comment and I appreciate you noticing the lighting. I put the current ones in to brighten the shop but now the two lights are too bright and everything is just washed out. I'm looking at some of those 4' LED fixtures that can be daisy chained together. I think those will spread the light out better. Thoughts?

@soledude Жыл бұрын

👌👌👌

@jehu00 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for the idea and the Dimensions for the clamps. Cheers from Mx

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

You are quite welcome. Glad this helped you.

@Macm73 4 ай бұрын

My comment wasn’t intended for this video. The video was , Super accurate corner jig. Maybe check it out and let me know if you agree with my assessment.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 4 ай бұрын

Ok, I'll see if I can find that one and let you know.

@rosariomusumeci3615 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful method for this tool.... Thank you for sharing it. However I have to tell you that it was hard for me to follow you as you have the most horrible music on the background also because it was very loud and does interfere with your presentation. Sorry for the criticism but I felt you need to know what the people that follow you thinks of your video so that perhaps you can improve its quality. All the best.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad you appreciate the design. I'm really sorry about the the music. While I can't apologize for the song itself I will very much apologize for the volume, especially at about the 4:30 mark where it got so loud. I thought I had checked the volume everywhere but I missed that section and you're right, it is WAY to loud. Thanks again for your feedback, it really is appreciated 😁

@1b1uster 2 жыл бұрын

Ditch the music, if you can call it that

@pgtips4240 11 ай бұрын

Musics too loud mate

@RWWarner3608 Жыл бұрын

Why have music at all?

@TheWeekendWoodshop Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I thought it would add some interest to the video. In some aspects music does do that but here it is clearly a distraction.

@stacystarnes1449 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't they like all wood move depending on the humidity? I know that plywood is more stable......but not an exact thing like we woodworkers strive for. I guess thats why they build them out of metal.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great question. I have had this particular set now for about seven months. I just checked them and they are just as square today as when I made them. I obviously can't speak to how they will hold up for years yet but so far so good.

@rodneykeeling1637 2 жыл бұрын

I can't hear what you're saying sometimes. Background music is too loud.

@vincechoraszewski2394 2 жыл бұрын

Your music in the backround is much to loud!!

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, very sorry about that. Still working out leveling out different sounds in the video edit. Thank you for the feedback.

@gordonmoore4356 3 ай бұрын

Yes the music did it for me , I couldn’t watch it to the end sorry

@TheWeekendWoodshop 3 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that

@justlanded2177 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vieo....but that music in the background is nerve wracking and so loud that it makes it difficult to understand your words for those of us with hearing issues.

@pitpit64 8 ай бұрын

The music is way too loud on this vid, it covers your voice

@LightraysPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. the music was so annoying especially when you are talking I had to switch stations.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, sorry about the music. I'm still getting the hang of finding the right mix levels.

@LightraysPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWeekendWoodshop I'm sure you will figure it out. thanks for the quick response.

@kelvingstrachan 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWeekendWoodshop you'll need to edit it out when you're talking. Otherwise, it isn't a problem

@fiddleronthebike 10 ай бұрын

...if you will continue to use your table saw this way you will loose some fingers - for sure!!!!!

@TheWeekendWoodshop 10 ай бұрын

Funny thing about KZfaq videos. Camera angles make it look like something is dangerous when it in fact is not. I appreciate your concern for my fingers but I assure you every cut I make is a calculated endeavor.

@fiddleronthebike 10 ай бұрын

@@TheWeekendWoodshop no! You simply are doing things wrong; at 40"+: 1. never cut a piece that short and that wide without a sliding jig; 2. the fence is installed wrong - it should end in such situations at the position of the blade. The way you use your table saw will lead to kickback at one point. That are the essential things one should learn before working with those tools. People see those videos on KZfaq and imitate what KZfaqrs are doing because they seem to be experienced - and therefor such wrong use of tools are irresponsible here. Please let a professional carpenter show you how to do it the right way!!!

@TheWeekendWoodshop 10 ай бұрын

@@fiddleronthebike I will concede point #1 to you. In that scenario it would have been best to use a sled or miter gauge.

@dannymurphy1779 6 ай бұрын

Great demo but I hope you aren't still cutting like that on the tablesaw, it is super dangerous cutting narrow boards on a tablesaw against a fence, the board can move from the fence and then all sorts of horrible things can happen. Please take a look at some safety videos and understand where you are going wrong on this cut.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. And no, I'm not making cuts like that anymore. I know it's sketchy and looking back there were other ways to do it. At the time it seemed safe enough but you and others that have commented the same are right.

@jimfromri 2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t teach newbies to crosscut using the fence instead of the miter gauge. Even if you don’t care about your fingers, they might.

@HepauDK 2 жыл бұрын

My thought as well. My guess is that he has yet to experience full blown kickback....

@TheWeekendWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

I understand the concern here. And, I of course don't want to teach anyone bad habits. Technically it is a "crosscut" but what you don't see in the video is that I made NUMEROUS trial movements with that board before I even turned on the blade to make sure that the cut was unobstructed, moved freely, and was well supported. I also considered using the miter gauge instead of the fence but there wasn't enough infeed depth for the miter to keep the board square at the beginning of the cut. In the grand scheme of things I do grant that there may have been a safer way to make the cut, perhaps with my circular saw. Side note, I have indeed experienced a kickback. They are definitely a force to be reckoned with.

@njbaquatics4827 2 жыл бұрын

Get rid of the music man especially when you’re talking we can barely hear what you’re saying

@Macm73 4 ай бұрын

Two minutes to build if you work 1 hundred miles an hour and then no example of how to use jig😖

@TheWeekendWoodshop 4 ай бұрын

I mean, if an example is needed I suppose I make a 5 second video on how to use it. And yeah, it's a quick build. That's the point. It's an easy tool to make. And something that any woodworker should be able to knock out in a few minutes. Thanks for watching :)

@user-lt3qd9pz6o 3 ай бұрын

Most annoying music l have ever heard on a KZfaq video. Great clamps though. Cheers

@TheWeekendWoodshop 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I agree the music wasn't a good choice. I won't be making that mistake again.

@ericschnittker6775 29 күн бұрын

I have very little patience for self absorbed performers. He spends time telling us what he is going to do. Then he tells us AGAIN while he's doing it. He tells us about why he doesn't have a tool handy, which I don't care about. And more time showing us how to sand everything to infinity with a power tool. And all this for an extremely simple homemade tool. Thumbs DOWN. Bye.

@TheWeekendWoodshop 29 күн бұрын

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the video. I appreciate your feedback about the repetition in the video. It is something that I have always struggled with and am trying to change that. My content isn't for everyone, and that's ok. I hope you find a creator that checks all your boxes and isn't "self absorbed".