Are Dovetail Grooves Strong Enough for Microjig Dovetail Clamps? Let's Find Out!

Опубликовано: 15 Сентябрь 2026
на канале: Penalty Box Woodshop
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In this video I test the strength of dovetail grooves when used with the Microjig matchfit dovetail clamps. I have used the microjig clamping system for a long time in my shop and I get a lot of questions on just how strong they really are. For the testing I used a few different testing methods and three types of wood to ensure we covered all the basis. Enjoy!

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