I just received this item and it wont expand into the miter slot and hold tight. It's a 3/4 inch slot, what's the problem?

1. Ensure that the tabs on the head of the screw are aligned with the slots in the miter clamp. The head of the screw will be recessed into the miter clamp when it's correct. See product images for more details. 2. Some miter slots are extra wide. If that is the case, it can be helpful to disassemble the Hedgehog components, insert the tip of a flat screwdriver into the miter clamp slot and twist it some to expand the clamp. It doesn't take much. Reassemble the Hedgehog as it was originally (washer goes between knob and body of Hedgehog).

The hedgehog is rotating in the video, why?

That's the way it's designed! It has a single knob so the Hedgehog's spiral shape allows it to be quickly and simply adjusted to accommodate the board's width by rotating it into position.

will this fit a sawstop

Yes! The Hedgehog miter clamp fits all 3/4-inch miter slots.

How do you keep it from sliding with the wood as you are cutting?

Once the knob is tightened, the Hedgehog doesn't slide or rotate easily. When the knob is tightened, it causes the conical head of the screw to expand the miter clamp which tightens it in the miter slot. There are two possible causes for the miter clamp not being secure in the miter slot: 1. The conical head of the screw has two bumps that should be placed inside the gaps of the miter clamp to prevent it from rotating. When the bumps are in the gaps of the miter clamp, the head of the screw will be slightly recessed. If the head of the screw is flush with the miter clamp, they are not properly aligned. 2. If the miter clamp is moving in the slot or the body of the Hedgehog is rotating too much, simply tighten the knob a bit more. Since the Hedgehog only has a single knob, it requires a bit more force to tighten than that required with traditional featherboards that have two knobs. There are extra images of the correct screw position in the product images but you have to double click on one of the images for them to appear as part of the slideshow.

Brand	The Hedgehog
Color	Yellow
Blade Material	There is no blade
Surface Recommendation	Surface of table saws, bandsaws, router tables
Power Source	One-hand
Special Feature	Spiral Design for Reduced Kickback and Enhanced Safety
Included Components	Cast CNC-milled aluminum miter clamp, Hedgehog body
Product Dimensions	6.5"L x 0.63"W x 9.25"H
Warranty Type	Limited
Blade Length	8 Inches
Number of Teeth	12
Cutting Angle	45 Degrees
Blade Shape	Round
Handle Material	[II] Polypropylene or Nylon
UPC	869557000204
Manufacturer	The Hedgehog
Part Number	HH-100
Item Weight	8.8 ounces
Item model number	HH-100
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Size	One Size
Material	Multiple Materials
Pattern	Single Knob, Single Pivot Point
Shape	Spiral
Item Package Quantity	1
Measurement System	English/Standard
Special Features	Spiral Design for Reduced Kickback and Enhanced Safety
Usage	amateur, professional, beginner
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No

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