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SKU: MJG-223  |  MPN: X-PAD-K4

MicroJIG MATCHFIT 4-Pc. X-Pad Accessory Kit

Regular price $15.90

If you make your jigs and fixtures, you've probably dealt with T-Track. T-Track is great, but it's not always immediately available, it isn't cheap, and it doesn't always suit the situation (just run into it with an expensive router bit if you need proof). Enter MicroJIG's MATCHFIT dovetail-slot jig, fixture, and clamping system. MATCHFIT is comprised of various hardware and specialized clamps designed to slide into a 14°, 1/2" dovetail slot making any surface a clamping surface. Any 14°, 1/2" dovetail bit can be used with the hardware and clamps, but the dovetail slot created by their specialized bit is as strong as t-track and is more stable and easier to cut than slots created by t-slot bits. With the MATCHFIT system, pretty much any jig, clamping apparatus, or sled can be created on the fly.

MATCHFIT X-Pads 4-Pack (MJG-223) - The X-Pads allow the dovetail clamps to create downward and lateral pressure thanks to the 60° stabilizing edge. They also have specialized crosshatching that allows clamping of round objects and pressure transfer on oddly shaped workpieces to prevent slippage. The 4-Pack will enable you to replace damaged pads or upgrade your standard MATCHFIT dovetail clamps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this MATCHFIT kit?

The kit includes four X-Pads (part MJG-223). Use them to replace damaged pads or to upgrade your standard MATCHFIT dovetail clamps. See more clamping tools.

What do the X-Pads do?

They let MATCHFIT dovetail clamps apply both downward and lateral pressure through a 60° stabilizing edge, and their crosshatching grips round and irregular workpieces to prevent slippage.

What dovetail slot does the MATCHFIT system use?

MATCHFIT hardware slides into a 14°, 1/2" dovetail slot. Any 14°, 1/2" dovetail bit can cut a compatible slot, turning any surface into a clamping surface.

Are the X-Pads good for clamping round objects?

Yes. The specialized crosshatching is designed to clamp round objects and transfer pressure across oddly shaped workpieces so they hold securely.

Why choose a MATCHFIT dovetail slot over T-track?

The dovetail slot is as strong as T-track but more stable and easier to cut than T-slot grooves, and it does not require expensive specialty router bits to mill. Explore our router jigs & guides.

Can I use these to build custom jigs and sleds?

Yes. With the MATCHFIT system, you can create almost any jig, clamping apparatus, or sled on the fly, and the X-Pads improve clamping security on each one. Browse our joinery jigs.

Do these pads fit standard MATCHFIT dovetail clamps?

Yes. The X-Pads are designed to upgrade or replace the pads on standard MATCHFIT dovetail clamps in the same 14°, 1/2" system.

How does the 60° stabilizing edge help?

The 60° edge directs clamping force both downward and laterally, holding workpieces firmly against the surface and against a fence or stop at the same time.

Who makes the X-Pad accessory kit?

It is made by MicroJIG as part of their MATCHFIT dovetail clamping system, carried as part MJG-223.

Are these a replacement part or an upgrade?

Both. The 4-pack lets you replace worn or damaged pads and also serves as a performance upgrade for standard MATCHFIT dovetail clamps. Pair them with more clamping tools.