Get free plans for this project here: ibuildit.ca/projects/how-to-make-a-corner-clamp/ Unlike most of the ones you can buy, this one puts the clamping force exactly where it’s needed: across the miter, pushing it tightly closed. And you can make it in an afternoon from scraps and hardware you may already have.
I love the way you solve problems and then share your solution with us on TH-cam. Your clamps are well-designed and easy to make, even if you are a beginner woodworker.
Beautiful video... I found it really relaxing so I watched it again.... and then once more. That's a super clamp and well within the capability of an amateur, like me. Great job.
Watching John work is like watching a very good artist paint a masterpiece. Every move is a delight and carefully, thoughtfully made. When he shares plans, with many at no charge, I rejoice and hope that someday I might reach John’s level of proficiency. I work wood with that hope. Thank you, Mr. Heisz.
Not that I don't like hearing your voice or thought process, this video clearly speaks for itself. Love the style and format great video and build. I know you need likes and comments to drive revenue. I feel it's a shame that the algorithm lord's force content creators to use terrible thumb nail to attract attention. I like how nearly most of you put out doesn't resemble click bait. From one professional to another, thank you so much for what you do.
Simple yet the best corner clamp I have ever seen. I love the shadow lighting effect of the video itself. Really draws the focus to where it needs to be to see and understand what you are doing. It's also just a really cool affect.
Great design and of course video. Took us back a bit at a time you where filming your video’s without talking. Loved how you incorporated the shadows. This video should do well, if you need a corner clamp this is it and everyone can make this. Well done John.👍
An excellent plan and a beautiful video. You make this build look easy with few measuring marks. A note for beginners, take your time and use straight edges/squares to produce the very precise angles required--especially with the glue up (which can easily slide) and the bolts for the sliding part of the square (which need to be right in the center). Getting things precisely centered and squared will be the key to making this great piece.
John, I sure hope you feel appreciated. You are a very talented carpenter/woodworker, and a very talented video producer. You are truly an artist, and I for one, greatly appreciate the content you provide. Thank you sir!
This is great news. 'I Build It' has gotten the software update for darkmode. Back in the day before people had all these options for lighting there were guys in their home shop with a single 60 watt bulb hanging from a wire and that was it. Nice corner clamp. I'm gonna make one today. Thanks for putting it out there.
Thanks for being an honest woodworker and allowing us to see the oops. The Noir style scares me though (don't like to not being able to see the blade). You always have great ideas for shop jigs.
zOmG iT's SuPeR dAnGeRoUs to use you're table saw in the dark!!!1! That should about cover it I think. Neat project, can't wait to get back home from travelling and try it out! Thanks again Mr. Heisz.
It doesn't have to move much. Once the piece is butted all the way in and touching the angled jaws, and the sliding piece is pressed in and tightened, one or two turns on the bar adds slight flexion to the Jaws to keep the piece from separating them. That part is more of a stabilizer than a clamp.
Great project, yes, that's awesome... But can we talk about the level of edition this man has for a moment? This video is just something wonderful bc of the project and bc of the edition... I just Love it.
I like this design a lot, but I would suggest cutting a bevel on the corner of the square block closest to the joint. Don't want any squeeze-out to glue my project to this jig.
I made 4 of these and like them a lot. I found them a bit cumbersome to store though so I bored recesses for the wingnuts in the moving blocks. The wingnuts are still easy to access and now the clamps stack nicely.
I started to build one this morning. I also like the videography and editing you are doing lately. I am going to borrow some of those techniques for my videos!
I have "Liked" a lot of your videos over the years, however, this one is especially good. Great production, shots, and edit. Real fun and a nice change (not that you need to change). Keep up the good work.
I'll have to make a few of these. if I were to make any modification to this design, it would be to carve a channel beneath where the mitered joint is to rest, as clearance for any glue squeeze-out. I would also wax that whole thing to prevent bonding the workpiece to the tool, and to ease clean-up.
To really put a scare into people this year, kids have decided to go door to door without masks! They say "Treat or I'll cough in your direction!" Terrifying!
Really enjoyed the style of this video. Well shot and edited. Something about the sound of the tools with cool lighting. Great jig too, but I think that goes without saying.
WOW JOHN....THAT BROUGHT ME BACK TO YOUR WOOD VISE BUILD WITH NO NARRATION. AND THE LIGHTING WAS INTERESTING. IT MADE ME FOCUS MORE SPECIFICALLY AS I WATCHED. YOU HAVE A TALENT!!
Love it. great job on the filming. Would love to see you do a video for your scrap bin channel on your editing process. May the algorithm bless you on this day my child
If I'm visualizing this correctly then you could put a positive stop (possibly with a v-cut in it) at the point where the two halves of the miter joint meet. That would make alignment easier before the inside-corner clamp-block is brought in, or so I'd think. The outer corner should always meet at the same point in the clamp, regardless of the thickness of the material being used, no? I'll have to try to make one of these, it looks very useful and elegantly simple. Thanks for the video!
Loved the shadow of the table saw blade. Very Halloween appropriate. Great video work, and the audio perfect too, that router noise could easily have been set too loud but it was just spot on. Impressive. And the clamp too, of course.
Love the design and execution. Really liked the lighting choices and final edit. Well done. I'm sure others have and will make comment on what you "should" do but it's your channel and I feel privileged to enjoy it. Thank you John.
Nice clamp, and great idea! In my case, I would make the bottom a kind of 'U' shape, and the diamond piece would have a flat side. That way, I could use an ordinary clamp on it to apply a lot more pressure if needed. I'm certainly going to steal this idea.
This would be a useful cnc project … crank out a few. Looks like it works really well. This looks to support much wider stock than store bought corner clamps.
Get free plans for this project here: ibuildit.ca/projects/how-to-make-a-corner-clamp/
Unlike most of the ones you can buy, this one puts the clamping force exactly where it’s needed: across the miter, pushing it tightly closed. And you can make it in an afternoon from scraps and hardware you may already have.
great clamp...made it....now one of the most used clamps in my shop. R. Prieto style cinematography mesmerizing. best video on yt.
You keep doing ingenious things we should have thought of, but didn’t. Thank you for thinking for us!
I love the way you solve problems and then share your solution with us on TH-cam. Your clamps are well-designed and easy to make, even if you are a beginner woodworker.
Love the cinematography of this video!
You're a clever S.O.B, John. Thanks for taking the time to make plans
The engineering that goes into your builds is inspiring.
Beautiful video... I found it really relaxing so I watched it again.... and then once more. That's a super clamp and well within the capability of an amateur, like me. Great job.
Thank Brendan :)
Watching John work is like watching a very good artist paint a masterpiece. Every move is a delight and carefully, thoughtfully made. When he shares plans, with many at no charge, I rejoice and hope that someday I might reach John’s level of proficiency. I work wood with that hope. Thank you, Mr. Heisz.
Not that I don't like hearing your voice or thought process, this video clearly speaks for itself. Love the style and format great video and build. I know you need likes and comments to drive revenue. I feel it's a shame that the algorithm lord's force content creators to use terrible thumb nail to attract attention. I like how nearly most of you put out doesn't resemble click bait. From one professional to another, thank you so much for what you do.
I like the Heisz Noir style. I like the clamp idea too.
Simple yet the best corner clamp I have ever seen. I love the shadow lighting effect of the video itself. Really draws the focus to where it needs to be to see and understand what you are doing. It's also just a really cool affect.
Love it, that you change your light and video style, once in a while.
Great design and of course video. Took us back a bit at a time you where filming your video’s without talking. Loved how you incorporated the shadows. This video should do well, if you need a corner clamp this is it and everyone can make this. Well done John.👍
Lighting is very cool and relaxing.
The design - first one I've seen that actually puts pressure on the joint.
John Heisz is awesome.
Tip: cut 1/4" off the corner of the square. Then if glue squeezes out of the joint it won't stick to the inside clamp any more.
It's projects like this that inspire me to get back in the shop. Ingenious clamping method at the pointed side.
An excellent plan and a beautiful video. You make this build look easy with few measuring marks. A note for beginners, take your time and use straight edges/squares to produce the very precise angles required--especially with the glue up (which can easily slide) and the bolts for the sliding part of the square (which need to be right in the center). Getting things precisely centered and squared will be the key to making this great piece.
Your my favorite "dangerous woodworker" on TH-cam. Thanks for the always amazing content!
Never disappointed, great content! When I saw the lighting, made me smile. Thanks for the plans.
Without light, no need guard :-D
The shadow lighting and the interesting camera shots (foreground/background) made for a great video.
John, I sure hope you feel appreciated. You are a very talented carpenter/woodworker, and a very talented video producer. You are truly an artist, and I for one, greatly appreciate the content you provide. Thank you sir!
Congrats on one million subs, I have been watching you for years and you deserve it. I always learn something when I watch your videos
Awesome!
After a 20+ year hiatus from woodworking, I'm getting back into it and credit you for the motivation. Please keep sharing with us.
This is great news. 'I Build It' has gotten the software update for darkmode.
Back in the day before people had all these options for lighting there were guys in their home shop with a single 60 watt bulb hanging from a wire and that was it.
Nice corner clamp. I'm gonna make one today. Thanks for putting it out there.
Kind of an artsy fartsy video, John. Very nice. Thanks for the plans.
A much better solution than anything I have ever used. Why didn't I think of this ... or why didn't you do this video sooner?!
Love the new format. The shadows enhance your project, which is pretty incredible to.
like it man;;no words just live action;;;lol;;no bs to cloud your brain from the work being done;;;;
Woodworking After Dark, with John Heisz. Cool video, great clamp.
Love my Sunday morning treats from John. Going to the shop to replicate this now!
i am really agree with you john , its the very best way to do it !!!
je suis vraiment d'accord avec vous , c'est la meilleure methode pour ca
That would have to be the best corner clamp I've seen. Nice video work too.
Thanks for being an honest woodworker and allowing us to see the oops. The Noir style scares me though (don't like to not being able to see the blade). You always have great ideas for shop jigs.
Nice job, Thanks for the free plans John, greetings from Portugal
Love the way you filmed this one. The shadows add a beautiful element.
I like that idea. I'm going to make 4 of them . this summer I'll be putting my new table saw to good use.
Excellent work again with some great thinking and wood shop action - so the time spent in the basement just works for you so keep it up
Love it! The filming looked very Avant-garde.
Amazing video! Your filming turned super pro super quick!
Keep the dramatic lighting up, it just brings a certain added beauty to your already outstanding craftmenship
zOmG iT's SuPeR dAnGeRoUs to use you're table saw in the dark!!!1!
That should about cover it I think. Neat project, can't wait to get back home from travelling and try it out! Thanks again Mr. Heisz.
Just noticed that your Ultimate F Style Clamp Plans are there now as well - COOL!, once I get where I can get them bought and downoaded, I'm on it !!
Bloody amazing in its simplicity and ingenuity !
That was some nifty camera work john. Excellent corner clamp build.
A brilliant film noir change of pace.
Definitely adding this to my list of John-jigs to make
Clever, straightforward, effective! Very nice
5:33 sorry I must be thick but I don’t understand how you can tight it if they are glued /nailed …?? What don’t I see ?
It doesn't have to move much. Once the piece is butted all the way in and touching the angled jaws, and the sliding piece is pressed in and tightened, one or two turns on the bar adds slight flexion to the Jaws to keep the piece from separating them. That part is more of a stabilizer than a clamp.
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Agreed...excellent explanation.
Clam clamps mimic this action.
Yet again a clever idea presented beautifully.
Great project, yes, that's awesome... But can we talk about the level of edition this man has for a moment? This video is just something wonderful bc of the project and bc of the edition... I just Love it.
Looks like you were having fun with lighting and camera angles!
I like this design a lot, but I would suggest cutting a bevel on the corner of the square block closest to the joint. Don't want any squeeze-out to glue my project to this jig.
Exactly my thought.
Either a bevel or a semi circle would work nicely. I agree.
I made 4 of these and like them a lot. I found them a bit cumbersome to store though so I bored recesses for the wingnuts in the moving blocks. The wingnuts are still easy to access and now the clamps stack nicely.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. The dramatic angles and lighting makes me think of a Hitchcock movie. 👍🏼
Great project John. Fantastic videography and edit.
I started to build one this morning. I also like the videography and editing you are doing lately. I am going to borrow some of those techniques for my videos!
This isnt a woodworking video, this is art
Great project! Now added to my to do list.
Thanks John!
This is a really unique clamp! Very smart. Enjoyed your editing thoroughly as well. Can always count on you for interesting ideas!
Thank you for your mentoring in all your projects! I'm always inspired! You are my reference! Thank you!
Being Halloween, and seeing the lighting effects, I kept wondering when we would see a fake finger and a lot of blood.
Thanks for sharing John, best regards from Mexico
That's a real nice clamp John, great video thumbs up.
Interesting camera angles and lighting.
I have "Liked" a lot of your videos over the years, however, this one is especially good. Great production, shots, and edit. Real fun and a nice change (not that you need to change). Keep up the good work.
فكره رائعه يا عزيزي فعلا تحياتي من مصر 🏃♂️💪❤️🌹🔨📐
I'll have to make a few of these.
if I were to make any modification to this design, it would be to carve a channel beneath where the mitered joint is to rest, as clearance for any glue squeeze-out. I would also wax that whole thing to prevent bonding the workpiece to the tool, and to ease clean-up.
Very artistic John. Thanks!
Nice Film Noir at Chez Heisz. Happy Hallowe'en, John.
To really put a scare into people this year, kids have decided to go door to door without masks! They say "Treat or I'll cough in your direction!" Terrifying!
Really enjoyed the style of this video. Well shot and edited. Something about the sound of the tools with cool lighting. Great jig too, but I think that goes without saying.
you make it look so easy. thank you for all your projects.
Excellent! I really learn a lot from your posts. Thanks, John/
Dig the clamp and the video! Good work sir.
WOW JOHN....THAT BROUGHT ME BACK TO YOUR WOOD VISE BUILD WITH NO NARRATION. AND THE LIGHTING WAS INTERESTING. IT MADE ME FOCUS MORE SPECIFICALLY AS I WATCHED. YOU HAVE A TALENT!!
that is pretty smart design John. thanks for sharing. cheers.
No wonder that chap made you a pusher stick! Eep!
Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!
Great project and excellent videography!
Idea molto utile, video fantastico,grazie John per condividere
Very smart, I like the style, the perfect end for a noisy/busy day for me.
The lighting and tight shots are interesting
Love it. great job on the filming.
Would love to see you do a video for your scrap bin channel on your editing process.
May the algorithm bless you on this day my child
Beautiful video, smart device and thanks for the plans John.
It's always been my dream to have a woodshop where I work in low-light conditions.
Excellent video John!
Nice filmography STYLE! Almost should've been Black and white!
If I'm visualizing this correctly then you could put a positive stop (possibly with a v-cut in it) at the point where the two halves of the miter joint meet. That would make alignment easier before the inside-corner clamp-block is brought in, or so I'd think. The outer corner should always meet at the same point in the clamp, regardless of the thickness of the material being used, no?
I'll have to try to make one of these, it looks very useful and elegantly simple. Thanks for the video!
That's lovely looking ply
Loved the shadow of the table saw blade. Very Halloween appropriate. Great video work, and the audio perfect too, that router noise could easily have been set too loud but it was just spot on. Impressive. And the clamp too, of course.
Love the design and execution. Really liked the lighting choices and final edit. Well done. I'm sure others have and will make comment on what you "should" do but it's your channel and I feel privileged to enjoy it. Thank you John.
Excellent all around. You have amazing creativity and stunning artistic content. Kudos 👍🏽
Clever design! Very nice.
That's a better corner clamp for sure!
Excellent work on those plans. Also very generous.
Love the silence John. Classy AF, useful project. 5 *****
Loved the video. Great idea. Simple but really does the job. Keep the videos coming John 👍🏻
Like the new clamp.....it just makes sense
Nice clamp, and great idea! In my case, I would make the bottom a kind of 'U' shape, and the diamond piece would have a flat side. That way, I could use an ordinary clamp on it to apply a lot more pressure if needed. I'm certainly going to steal this idea.
This would be a useful cnc project … crank out a few. Looks like it works really well. This looks to support much wider stock than store bought corner clamps.
Thank you for sharing the great video and idea. And free plans!