a quick holdfast question

[Frank Martin]

Can you post a link to the hold downs you use please?

Here it is:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/pag...49&cat=1,41637

I don’t have any experience with other hold fasts, but these worked perfectly for me. One thing I really like about these is that there is no need to whack them with a hammer and pressure easily adjusted using the brass knob.

[bridger berdel]

Here it is:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/pag...49&cat=1,41637

I don’t have any experience with other hold fasts, but these worked perfectly for me. One thing I really like about these is that there is no need to whack them with a hammer and pressure easily adjusted using the brass knob.

Thanks. Lining the hole with copper pipe is an interesting option.

[Karl Andersson]

Woden and Record (at least) made an adjustable holdfast that came with a flanged mounting hole fixture. Apparently some had a backing plate as well, so you sandwich the bench between the cast iron flange and what looks like a sheet steel plate. Main problem is, you only get one mounting location for your holdfast unless you buy others (looks like Axminster may sell spares). I picked up a Woden one at the flea market a couple of years ago - the flanged casting is pretty solid. Google "Woden Holdfast" and you can see the sandwich arrangement- you should be able to make it from pipe fittings. Here is a Woden like the one I have, with the flanged fitting on the holdfast shaft: