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The Holdfast and the Batten – VIDEO

June 18, 2013 By Richard Maguire 102 Comments

Bench Holdfast

  This has been a very popular video since we published, and the method has been further explored in use and in it's possible historical roots by Chris Schwarz at Lost Art Press. Check this video if you need to get your holdfasts to grip better. Clamp Boards Quickly Using Only A Holdfast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Free Videos, Jigs and Fixtures, Vices & Work Holding, Woodworking Techniques

Holdfasts – Get A Grip! VIDEO

May 28, 2013 By Richard Maguire 28 Comments

holdfast grip in workbench

  Extras: Use Your Holdfast As A Tail Vice Shown In This Quick Video Bench Dogs - Round or Square? Improve The Grip Of Your Holdfasts for better work holding In this quick video I demonstrate my method for increasing the holding power of a smooth shafted holdfast. It's a simple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Free Videos, Jigs and Fixtures, Vices & Work Holding, Woodworking Techniques

Pinch Dogs – The Peasants’ Clamp

March 4, 2013 By Richard Maguire 12 Comments

It’s often said that a woodworker can never have enough clamps but this isn’t something I‘ve really considered to be true (Unless you build workbenches for a living!) . When it comes to buying clamps I could think of a lot more exciting things to be spending my money on and once they arrive they’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jigs and Fixtures, Woodworking Hand Tools, Woodworking Techniques

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