bench holdfasts

[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.

[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.com/Jorgensen-1652-Hold-Down-Clamp/dp/B00005LEYM

Fred

[Greg Luckett]

Greg,

Here's another hold down option that I like:

http://www.amazon.com/Jorgensen-1652-Hold-Down-Clamp/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.

[Slipperhead]

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.

[budweiser]

Here is the full story and the best holdfasts on the market. http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/Merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=toolshop&Product_Code=MS-HOLDFAST.XX&Category_Code=&Search=holdfast