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1. 
   eddiefromAustralia | Jan 25, 2006 06:27am | #1

   sj,

   we use upholstery springs or 4" sewer pipe as a mitre clamp.

   For pictures of how to, go to the felder site http://www.felder.at and do a search of their catalogue under 'accessories'  for mitre or miter (depending on whether you're looking at the English version, or the US English version)

   Cheers,

   eddie

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   sjnkc | Jan 25, 2006 04:18pm | #2

   Thanks Eddie

   That looks to be just the thing

   SJ

2. 
   ring | Jan 27, 2006 08:21am | #3

   and just another point...

   If you want to keep the clamping simple, take the care to make the joints fit perfectly before you put the glue on.  Don't create a situation where you need extreme pressure to close a gap.

   DR

3. 
   douglas2cats | Feb 05, 2006 12:21am | #4

   Back before I had any parallel jaw clamps I clamped up some mitered cabinet doors with a $20 band clamp and corner protectors. Worked fine except you can't really expect it to close up any gaps if your fit isn't right on.

    

   If you build it he will come.

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   sjnkc | Feb 05, 2006 12:37am | #5

   Thanks for your help folks

   This is the tool that workrd for me

   http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10401

   Cheap and very effective the nuts allow you to direct the clamping pressure right where you need it. I glued, biscuited and clamped tight then flipped the doors over and pinned the biscuits. Then I was able to realease the clamps and go on to the next door. 15 doors in just a few hrs.

   I also bought one of the plier and spring contraptions. It worked good for clamping bare miters but would not close the joint with a biscuit in it. I think a frame clamped with these springs and left to cure could then be easily slotted for splines

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   cicero | Feb 05, 2006 04:53am | #6

   Was that $20 a corner?

   If it was $20 for 4,seems a good buy.

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   sjnkc | Feb 05, 2006 06:18pm | #7

   Set of 4 for $20

4. 
   wchips | Feb 05, 2006 08:26pm | #8

      Hi Sjnkc.

           I have a clamp called the Merle clamp . I belive the co i got it from is called MCLS. Ive had it for quite some time before i used it.I am kind of a tool junke, when i see something i think i mite use i will buy it if it does not cost a fortune.   That clamp works real good. on doors such as yours. Lay out uour doors on a flat surface then put the clamp on.  If i rember right they are a little pricey now,as i plan on ordering a couple more. in the future.

                       Have a nice day Lee

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   johnR5 | Feb 06, 2006 03:14pm | #9

   I make all kinds of mitred raised panel doors and i drill and screw the corners together then glue in a plug of the same wood.

   Works great and alot cheaper than buying corner clamp that are limited to size.

    

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   cicero | Feb 07, 2006 10:28am | #10

   Must look into getting a plug cutter for that sort of thing.
   Those tapered ones sound the cats pajamas.!

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   KiddervilleAcres | Feb 22, 2006 05:44am | #11

   Hi sinkc,

   You might want to give this jig a try.  I have used it many times and with great success.  The nice thing is that it has no size limitations!

   Please forgive my artistic talents, or lack thereof, but I think you will quickly get the idea as to how it works. 

   Make 4 of these fixtures, one for each corner. Then just lay the frame on a flat surface and place the 2 piece fixtures at each corner, leaving a little space for the wedges.  Be careful how much pressure you apply when inserting the wedges and tap them together at each corner, making sure that your frame members don't bow.

   Please see attached.

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   Kidderville, NH

    

    

   Use whatever tool needed to Git 'r Done!