Woodworkers who want a proven, heavily reviewed hold-down clamp from MICROJIG and will pay a premium for the track record.
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You want the cheapest hold-down option, since $49.00 is above most rivals here.
Weight 1.5 Pounds
Dimensions 4.5 x 1 x 8 inches
Priced 105% above the category median ($23.86 across 14 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 2,142 owner ratings
Popularity5.0/5
2,142 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The MICROJIG DVC-538K2 is a hold-down clamp priced at $49.00 with a 4.8-star rating from 2,142 reviews, by far the deepest feedback in this group. About 100 units sold in the past month.
The listed specs are modest: 1.5 pounds and 4.5 by 1 by 8 inch dimensions, pointing to a compact, light clamp. MICROJIG is a respected maker of woodworking jigs and clamping accessories.
The combination of a high rating, a large review base, and ongoing sales is the strongest demand signal among these clamps. The main tradeoff is price.
Pros
Top rating here at 4.8 stars across 2,142 reviews
Around 100 sold in the past month
Light 1.5-pound, compact 4.5 by 1 by 8 inch build
MICROJIG is a respected clamping-accessory brand
Cons
At $49.00 it is the most expensive single clamp in this group
Listing does not detail clamping force or material
Specifications
Weight
1.5 Pounds
Dimensions
4.5 x 1 x 8 inches
Performance notes
The 1.5-pound weight and 8-inch length suit a clamp that mounts and repositions quickly without adding bulk. With 2,142 reviews behind a 4.8-star score, performance is the best-documented in this group.
What buyers say
Owner response is strong and broad: 4.8 stars from 2,142 reviews, supported by roughly 100 sales in the past month.
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