Greg Luckett Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 So how do they hold pieces down? I don't see that they're threaded, so is it just gravity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 When you hammer them down the hold down portion bends slightly and the peg portion binds in the hole securing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruegf Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Greg, Here's another hold down option that I like: http://www.amazon.com/Jorgensen-1652-Hold-Down-Clamp/dp/B00005LEYM Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipperhead Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budweiser Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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