Akeda 3401 Clamp Knob

The Akeda 3401 Clamp Knob is a replacement knob for the Akeda BC and DC model dovetail jigs. The jig has THREE independent parallel clamping systems: the HORIZONTAL clamp, used with half blind pins, the FRONT vertical clamp, used with half blind dovetails, and the REAR vertical clamp, used with through dovetail pins.

Recommendations for use of Akeda Clamp Knob:
Avoid over clamping and never leave the clamping system under pressure. It is not necessary to apply more than 4 or 5 ft. lbs. of torque to clamp a work piece. Using the AKEDA knob, the average person can generate 4 to 6 ft. lbs. with one hand, and 6 to 8 ft. lbs. with two hands. Applying 8 ft. lbs. of torque will damage a softwood work piece. Try clamping a waste piece progressively tighter until it won’t move, and remember the amount of torque to apply next time. Never use a wrench in place of the clamp knob. Damage will result if the torque exceeds 16 ft. lbs. Remove the clamp knob before routing

Sturdy plastic construction surrounding a solid metal socket wrench
Can be used with any of the three clamping sockets on the Akeda jig

Akeda 3401 Clamp Knob

Used with the Akeda BC and DC model dovetail jigs. Clamps material into place for accurate routing.