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Last Post: Ridgid App registration. Ridgid App registration. For what it's worth, I've been using them on a bench made entirely out of softwood 2 x 12s. It took me three or four whacks to find the right amount of force to use, but since then no problem holding, and so far, no sign that they're wearing away the holes. Securely holds, and easily loosen with couple taps to the back of the curve.
Excellent product at an excellent price. After using a file to rough up the smooth finish on the inserted portion of the hold fast they grip excellently even in thicker benches.
Tip: leather pads carpet-taped to the faces of these marvelous tools is the capper Just one small thing: being a bit more rust-resistant would be nice. I've had a pair of these holdfast for a while now an couldn't be more pleased with with their performance.
Similarly priced cast iron holdfast are know to be brittle and snap, but not these. I've beat on them and they take it. They grip wonderfully and release easily with mallet taps.
The same addition was made at one end to use with a wooden cleat like a tail vice with a row of dogs. They shipped quick, I ordered very late on a Monday evening and received them Saturday. From NY to CA without excessive shipping charges in less than a week.
Work holding is a very very important factor in efficient woodworking, and if you don't have a pair of these, your missing out. Get them! I only wished I had ordered them years ago. They are built very well and look as if they will service for generations. I have been researching what to buy for some time and made my decision when Frank Klausz gave them a nod in one of his YouTube videos.
Even in the piece of hemlock which practically dents when you breathe on it that I used for the row of through holes running the length of the bench. I was both relieved and impressed when I gave it a few good taps, mainly letting the weight of my mallet do the work, and it held onto the scrap of wood I tested them on with a crazy amount of force.
I have no qualms about holding my work with them for operations with a handheld router, if that tells you anything. Bought two of the Gramercy hold fasts last week. Got them promptly and took them to my work bench. It would not hold anything. Bench top is 3 inches thick.
Why will these hold fast not do anything? What am I doing wrong? These holdfasts are exactly what you expect: American made and functional!
Extremely satisfied with my purchase, as some may have said, scuff the stem perpendicular to its long axis NOT up and down it, AROUND it to make sure they have plenty of grip. Top notch. Look great but need a bit of work before they hold. I was not able to get them to hold anything no matter how hard I hit them. After some research online and after re-reading this page a second time I noticed the very fine print recommending I rough up the shaft with sandpaper.
The stated claims regarding this product are precisely accurate. Better than a second pair of hands. You'll wonder how were able to work without them. I would suggest several sets, I have four sets myself. These holdfasts are far superior than any other holdfasts I have used in my 20 years of woodworking; hand forged or otherwise.
Very well made, and for the price, extremely economical compared to the competition. Very satisfied, well done Gramercy Tools!
Just received these and they work exceptionally well. I have a homemade workbench, 3. Just a gentle tap of my mallet locks them down and releases them. I also have holes in the front of my workbench to hold wood vertically. If you watch closely on Roy's bench on The Woodright's Shop you'll see he uses these too. That's a solid testimonial.
Love that they are American made too. Great product. Tried a cast iron set and promptly returned them. These are perfect and really hold. Don't buy just one unless your workpieces are pretty short ; your work can pivot.
If you use a block of scrap as shown to avoid marring make sure its softer than the wood you're holding down. I contact cemented rawhide on the padsworks great and holds a bit sooner with increased friction.
Use these twice and you'll be using them every day thereafter. One of my most satisfying tool purchases ever. Will last a lifetime if they don't grow legs. Five stars! Being new to woodworking, I have never had the opportunity to use Holdfasts of any brand. I did a lot of reading about cheap made, but expensive import cast iron holdfasts that were breaking, not holding, etc.
I saw these were made in the USA and all the great reviews so I gave it a shot. I was not disappointed! Man, these things hold great! Just received my holdfasts today. I ordered two. What a bargain. These are beautifully made. I'm thrilled with them and Gramercy was wonderful to deal with. Very fast delivery. Very fast acknowledgement of the order. You couldn't ask for more. I highly recommend Gramercy Tools and the holdfasts they sell.
Totally pleased. If you want to spend a lot of money on holdfasts there are plenty of places to do that. Not here. Sand the shafts just a bit and these economical babies will work just fine. I have other holdfasts that sit in a drawer unused. These I use and they work. Hit it with a mallet and it will hold for weeks. Hit it on the side and it releases.
What more can you ask? Mine just arrived I bought a pair , and as soon as I unpacked them I ran down to the basement to try them out. A light tap from my bench mallet locks them in tightly enough to li the bench,and another tapmreleases them.
At the price they're asking they're one of the great bargains in woodworking tools. Many thanks to Christopher Schwarz for pointing me to them. I aspire to be good woodworker, but got started late in life with much to learn. I'm a huge fan of anything related to a clamp These are so easy to use it's almost criminal not to see them in use in every shop.
Very thankful I stumbled across these. I keep them handy and use them frequently. Many thanks for making a well-made product affordable and available!
You will love these. I ordered 2 and they look and work great. For the money these are hands down the best option. I just received these. I sanded the holdfasts in accordance with the recommended instructions, and they work wonderfully.
I'm extremely happy with them. Well, somehow I managed to miss giving a review over 3 years ago when I bought a pair. Needless to say I have used them and used them some more, literally every day in my shop. They are excellent quality, an all around great tool. Excellent build quality, and work well. I scuffed the shafts on these with grit and they worked But once I counter bored the dog holes for these from the bottom, they are just wonderful.
These holdfasts are excellent quality at a great price. These are far superior to of the cheap, cast, made over seas hold fast I've been going through for years. These will last for ever. Highly recommend. I feel cheated. All those years in high school woodshop and not once were we shown the effectiveness of a simple holdfast. These are absolutely the best hold downs I have owned.
After roughing them up just a bit with grit sandpaper they held the work very well. They released with a slight tap. These are a no-brainer to purchase - highly recommend! Shipped with a thin coat of oil, no annoying lacquer to remove. A little sanding is all that is needed to get them ready. Adding to the chorus of positive reviews here These are as good or better than any other holdfast I've tired, including expensive hand forged ones.
Tools For Working Wood clearly landed on a great manufacturing process and is able to produce a superior tool at an extremely low price. This hold fast works like a charm. ToolsForWoodworking sent these immediately; I had them the next day.
Packaging was adequate. These are full-sized and hold well, but release well. I can't imagine not owning a pair of these.
I have a pair of these holdfasts and love them. Just received my 2 today. Cleaned them off, roughed them up with some scrap 60 grit sandpaper, and tried them out. The workbench top is made from joined 4x10 sections, so it is 3. Dropped in the holdfast on a piece of wood, gave it a whack and it held.
To release I have to pull slightly up on the holdfast and give it a tap. I have tried the cast ones that cost more than these, they are worthless. Holds great. No issues so far. These hold fasts are amazing. Ordered two pairs of these after reading many encouraging reviews.
Initially it refuses to hold. But sanding in a circular motion around the stem with 80 grit sand paper fixed the issue. These hold fasts hold absolutely great. I purchased a pair of these holdfasts a couple of years ago and liked them so much I ordered a second pair. I have a 3. I would never want to be without these holdfasts. Worked like a charm as I have been using a Kreg adjustable clamp which couldn't do the job. Damn Yankees this almost makes up for the Braves losses in the World Series '96 and '99 Drat can't hate a company that makes such wonderful tool--even have your dovetail saw- fabulous.
I recently finished my roubo style bench out of 2 11x4 ash slabs. After drilling the holes for the blue, Taiwan holdfasts I got from amazon I found myself near tears. Having never used one before I wasn't sure what I'd do with 7 new holds in the top of my bench as these did not hold squat. I found Gramercy holdfasts and one tap is all it took, faith restored. Not to forget how wonderful Sean and tools for woodworking are to deal with.
These are the first holdfasts that I have tried, and they worked excellent. I can't believe I never looked into these before! Ordered a pair of the holdfasts and am glad I did! They are impressive. I mentioned the shipping rate when placing the order, and the method of shipping was changed to power the shipping cost without missing a beat, really appreciate it, and will be ordering again in the future, thank you.
Based on my experience, I suspect he will regret that decision as a waste of his money for no gain. And if he increases the size of his bench holes, he won't be able to go back very easily. And with the larger diameter and often longer tails of most forged holdfasts, he'll be straining his back every time he has to pick one up. If you're a hobby woodworker, save the money to get a better saw. If you're a pro, save the money for your bottom line.
These work so well, there's no benefit to looking elsewhere. I was interested to find out how you center yourself and clear your mind prior to writing. I have had difficulty clearing my mind in getting my ideas out. I do enjoy writing however it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to be lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or tips?
Thank you so much for the very thorough directions! Is one board cut lengthwise if it is, I am missing it in the instructions. Any suggestions? I love this island, but the space in my kitchen is really small. I would need something a lot smaller, any suggestions? Beautiful work, and a simple plan! Your style does not speak to me it shouts out to me. Love everything you do.
Your house is absolutely gorgeous. I want to say how generous you two are with your plans and your ideas. They are indeed well defined clear, concise. Thank thank you so much. Xxxxxxxxxxxx M. I feel like I just learned so much about basic carpentry just by reading this post! The island turned out beautifully, too! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Which of those that would stain nicely would you recommend?
Kristen F on February 1, at pm. Tyee on October 11, at am. Jared Wallace on January 1, at pm. Just made this with 6 different hardwoods. It come out great! Thanks for the idea. Monica on June 18, at pm. Mike D on March 12, at pm.
Awesome project. Great tutorial. Very easy. Nice work!! Greg Winemiller on February 24, at am. Terri Turner on January 30, at pm. Kasha on January 25, at pm. Amy Wilson on September 22, at pm. Blythe Ann on February 7, at pm.
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