: Yes, that was the original idea, but I need to make about 30 of
: these and I don't want to have to route a slot for the nut on 30
: tiny little clamps, so I came up with the idea of the dowel. I
: have about 50 of the miniature Irwin Quick-Grip clamps and
: that's what I am going to use to put pressure on the dowel. The
: original idea was just cut the cheeks of the block thin enough
: that they flex under clamping pressure, but I figured they would
: break that way.

: However, you did give me another idea- embed a nail into the end of
: the dowel so when you clamp it the nail digs in and holds.
: That's the ticket! I also have considered that I may need a
: dowel on each end, offset, to keep it from racking, but I will
: try one dowel first. Less holes to drill, less dowels to cut.

Sounds like a plan - I forgot about the number you would need. I don't think racking will be a problem. Good luck!