It is 4 from the back edge of the bench and about 8 from the left end of the workbench.
Woodworking bench hold fast. Fulton work bench holdfast 16 1 2 inch long with 7 inch reach and 7 8 inch diameter. 4 0 out of 5 stars. To reduce the pivot you might want to increase the friction by adding suede or similar to the bottom of the holdfast. This holdfast works consistently in benches from 2 to 8 thick for three reasons.
Both work better than i could have imagined and they will be in use until i quit doing the work. Juuma holdfast for round 3 4 inch 19 mm holes this solid cast iron holdfast is essential for any workbench. A holdfast gives a single point of contact so the work underneath will be able to pivot. My question is do you think these holdfasts would work in a 3 5 inch bench top made of radiata pine all that i could find easily and affordably for my first hand tool project here in nz.
A good holdfast drops in a hole in your bench and with a few light taps secures a workpiece solidly to the bench. This hole is positioned so that the tip of the holdfast reaches to the right so that it is just in front of your planing stop. If you try to solve the pivot by hitting down harder then you simply crush the wood. I don t really want to drill holes in my new bench and find that the wood is too soft for the holdfasts to work.
Holdfast works as hard as i do acquired an oak woodworker s bench with 3 4 bench holes. A tight fit between the shaft and hole a rough surface finish and the fact that its shaft isn t tapered. And because of these qualities it also will clamp objects as much as 8 off the benchtop. Fulton work bench holdfast 16 1 2 inch long with 7 inch reach and 7 8 inch diameter.
The large ergonomic grip is made from two component plastic. The holdfast was sufficiently important to rate almost half a page in moxon s mechanicks exercises 1678 the first book on woodworking in english. Workbenches were covered with holes top and side for clamping work everywhere. Bought the bench dogs and the holdfasts to help set up and work on porjects.