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   ptu | Mar 07, 2007 07:44pm | #1

   I used/ use the Lee Valley panel clamps with great satisfaction, see the panel thread, not very expensive, and very versital, and do the job well. Check them out at Lee Valley.
   Pedro

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   FinishbyDesign | Mar 07, 2007 11:30pm | #2

   Yes Pedro I am familiar with the Lee Valley jigs. I guess what I am thinking is that the one man cabinet shops must come up with a way of expediting the assembly cabinet doors that keeps them square and accommodates any size door (within reason) to be assembled. I’m sure there must be many ways of skinning this cat and I’m curious to see how others are doing it. ThanksJ

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   colebearanimals | Mar 08, 2007 12:13am | #3

   J,

        I do custom cabinetry for a living. When making doors I use  the Jorgensen steel bar clamps. They provide plenty of clamping force ( not much is required ), are light weight, and relatively inexpensive. Make sure your cope cuts are good and square and as you assemble the door it will square itself. But , of course, check the diagonal too. Then set aside. Low tech but works for me. I have a mix of the 18" and the 24" size.

    

                                            Paul

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   FinishbyDesign | Mar 08, 2007 05:49am | #5

   Paul,That's the way that I do it as well. I maybe just do too much thinking while I'm working and wonder if there isn't a better or easier way. The big frame clamps that hammer1 linked to have sort of been the spring board for my musings. I'm trying not to fix what ain't broke though.

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   hammer1 | Mar 08, 2007 01:44am | #4

   Would a clamp carrier work for you? There are different types of manual ones that work well for panels and coped door assembles. Here's a link to one type, you never know what you might find used, too.

   http://www.exfactory.com/detail.asp?recnum=CF-010415&prev=CF-010414&next=CF-010365&mfg=&code=&UFOBREGION=&Page=1&Viewed=4&FNListings=0&FNsubcat=0

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match