Kreg Klamp track and Klamps and others

[Mark Elmer]

Hi all,

In the last issue of Shopnotes that I received the cover article covered building a pocket hole work station into the extension wing of your TS.

I bought the first section of Kreg Klamp track from Rockler with a 15% off coupon and this week I will buy the other section from my local Woodcraft store with a $15 off a $50 purchase coupon.

A few weeks ago someone posted a link to an ebay seller that had some clamps that were pretty similar to the Kreg brand Klamps (I want to say they were the Mac Tools brand but I cannot be sure) The seller seemed to have quite a bunch of them. I'd appreciate it if someone could remind me where they are listed if they still are.

I think this will be a nice upgrade for my TS and I have plans to build many cabinets once I have it all together.

Thank you.

[Bruce Wrenn]

The mounting stud is different on a lot of non Kregg clamps. Even the old Kregg ones don't fit new style of track.

[Mike Heidrick]

The mounting stud can be ordered from Kreg. The sets I bought came with the stud and the adhesive backed piece of plastic to mount on the bottom as well. Just call Kreg.

Better yet, http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2080041/25056/Kreg-Bench-Klamp-With-Free-Mini-Jig.aspx

Then sell the extra parts you do not need. It will be much cheaper in the end.

[Mike Heidrick]

The mounting stud is different on a lot of non Kregg clamps. Even the old Kregg ones don't fit new style of track.

The clamps I linked above fit the blue Kreg Track they sell today. Not sure how "old" you are talking about. Was not aware Kreg made two versions of this track either.

[Bruce Wrenn]

Not two versions of the track, but of the clamps.

[Mike Heidrick]

All three versions of the clamps fit the track.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e169/BloomingtonMike/6clamp.jpg

[Mark Elmer]

Mike,

Thank you for the link. I just fired off an order for three of the clamp kits from Woodcraft's closeoup. That was a substantial savings. I love be'in a creeker. BTW I got free shipping too~ :D

[Mike Heidrick]

Yep, that is an AWESOME buy if you want those clamps from Kreg! Let me know what your design looks like when you are done! I am a big fan of these setups!

[John Schreiber]

. . . Better yet, http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2080041/25056/Kreg-Bench-Klamp-With-Free-Mini-Jig.aspx . . .
Thanks a lot for the link. I've wanted a set of those for a while but the price was too high. I got two pair, spent another $10 and got free shipping.

[Greg Hines, MD]

I am going to build one of those tables one of these days, probably as a stand-alone table rather than attached to the tablesaw. I really like the new versions of the Kreg clamps, with a handle on the end rather than the thumbscrew.

Doc

[Mike Heidrick]

In use though - they are about the same. Just my opinion. That $20 price is CHEAP! If you plan to build one stock up now.

[Mark Elmer]

Hi all,

Little by little I have been aquiring the hardware to build this clamping table project that I saw in a recent issue of Shopnotes magazine. I think it will be a handy addition.

I should look pretty similar to this when I get it all together:

http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/106/extras/table-saw-project-center/

Once mine is built I will be sure to post some pictures.

Thanks,

Mark

[Ben Martin]

I haven't read that article yet, but it talks about routing in the link. Does that integrate a router table into the extension wing also?

[Mike Heidrick]

Yes it does include a router plate.

[Mark Elmer]

Ben,

Yes, the plan calls for replacing the left wing of the contractor style saw with a 14" wide wing made up of a three layer sandwich of 3/4" plywood which has a router plate insert in it.

[Mark Elmer]

Hi all,

A little update on my progress with this project. I have purchased Kreg Klamps at a closeout price from Woodcraft at $19.99 each. They each came with a Klamp plate and a mini pocket hole drilling jig. At first I thought I'd sell the Klamp plates and mini jigs on Ebay since I only planned to use the Klamps with the Klamp Track. But I had a vision. Instead of cutting the slots in the clamping table wing to use "F style" clamps I will strategicly positon four of the Klamp plates instead.

I also was into a Habitat for Humanity ReStore shop today and I was able to buy a very large piece of formica in a nice grey color to glue to the top of these new tablesaw wings I am building. I got more than enough to do the project for only $10. :DSCORE!:D I'll be sure to take some pictures and post them when I get this done.