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[Greg Luckett]

I have found that I really like using these to hold work on my bench, the smaller size that is. The bigger ones are sitting and await finding a use.

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[Konrad]

So how do they hold pieces down?
I don't see that they're threaded, so is it just gravity?

[Greg Luckett]

So how do they hold pieces down?
I don't see that they're threaded, so is it just gravity?

Nope, just a tap on the top above the bar makes the hold tight, then to loosen, just a tap parrallel with the bench top at the corner. It works great, is easy to quickly reposition, and very simple to use.

[Hirilonde]

When you hammer them down the hold down portion bends slightly and the peg portion binds in the hole securing it.

[bruegf]

Greg,

Here's another hold down option that I like:

http://www.amazon.co...p/dp/B00005LEYM

Fred

[Greg Luckett]

Greg,
Here's another hold down option that I like:
http://www.amazon.co...p/dp/B00005LEYM
Fred

Interesting. Except for the screw, is the rest of it plastic parts? The screw is metal, right?
Thanks for the lead and link, Fred.

[Garland Hanson]

I recently saw the "jam-style" clamps demoed at the Jamestown Settlement in VA. They came over with the colonists from England in 1607!!! A proven tool!
Garland

Interesting. Except for the screw, is the rest of it plastic parts? The screw is metal, right?
Thanks for the lead and link, Fred.

[buddy]

Here is the full story and the best holdfasts on the market. http://www.toolsforw...Search=holdfast