DW SMMG-1 Mega Clamp, 90-Degree Two-Way V-Clamp
The SMMG-1 is a two-way multi-clamp that joins two parts at a right angle: a V-clamp on each side, a 90-degree angle that does not adjust, and two V memory locks in the box. When the angle you need is known in advance, nothing beats a part that cannot drift.
What sets it apart
- Two V-clamps, one perpendicular to the other
- Fixed 90-degree angle: nothing to readjust
- Two V memory locks included
- No joint, so no play developing over time
- No required mounting direction: the part can be flipped
- Chrome finish
The advantage of an angle that cannot slip
A joint is an invitation to move. It helps when the angle has to be chosen; it becomes a flaw when the angle is known in advance. Under hits and vibration, an adjustable pivot eventually gives a degree or two, and the next day the setup is not quite the same.
The 90-degree connector eliminates that drift because there is nothing to knock out of adjustment. To build a T on a column, cross two rods or set a bar at a right angle, it is the most stable and lightest solution.
Two identical sides, and what that allows
Both sides are identical: one V-clamp, then another. The part therefore has no required mounting direction — it flips according to what comes out of the case, and you do not lose three minutes working out which end goes where.
What the manufacturer does not state for this connector is its clamping range. That is the only thing to measure before buying: the diameter of the two parts you want to join. Everything else is decided in advance, since nothing adjusts.
Two memory locks, because there are two positions to remember
Each side has its own height and depth of engagement. A single lock would leave half the adjustment to redo. The two locks supplied hold both, which makes the connector fully repeatable.
On a setup that is torn down every week, that is what separates a piece of hardware from an adjustment you have to start over.
Specifications
| Configuration | Two-way, V on both sides |
|---|---|
| Angle between the sides | 90 degrees, fixed |
| Locks supplied | Two V memory locks |
| Finish | Chrome |
What it is for
- Crossing two rods at a right angle on a setup
- Building a rigid T from a column
- Setting a perpendicular bar to hang accessories from
- Replacing an adjustable connector that drifts under the hits
- Connecting a thin rod to an accessory tube
Compare with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers' perpendicular connectors, and how they handle the angle:
| Brand | Similar product | What is different |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Two-way mini multi-purpose clamp | Angle often adjustable, so it needs retightening |
| Tama | Hardware multi-clamps | Different diameter range depending on the line |
| Pearl | Perpendicular adapters | Designed around the brand's own tubes |
Frequently asked questions
- Why choose a fixed angle instead of an adjustable one?
- For stability. When 90 degrees is the angle you want, a part with no joint cannot drift under the hits, and it weighs less.
- What diameters fit in the two sides?
- The manufacturer does not state the clamping range for this connector. On the Mega Clamps where it does, it runs from 1/2 in to 1.25 in; here, it is best to measure both parts you want to join before buying.
- Can I mount a cymbal arm on it?
- Not directly. A smooth arm rod is held by an eyebolt, not by an external V-clamp. This connector joins two tubes or two rods of sufficient thickness.
- Do I have to buy the memory locks separately?
- No, two V memory locks are included — one per side, which matches the number of positions to remember.
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