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POWERTEC 8-Inch Hold Fast Clamps for 3/4-Inch Bench Dog Hole, 2-Pack
POWERTEC
Traditional holdfast locks with a single mallet blow to the post -- faster than any screw clamp
- Traditional holdfast design
- Ductile iron body
- Fits 3/4-inch bench dog holes
- One-mallet-blow setting
Pros
- Traditional holdfast locks with a single mallet blow to the post -- faster than any screw clamp
- Ductile iron body transmits the holding force to the bench with no mechanical adjustment
- Releases instantly with a mallet blow to the side of the post
- A fast way to secure a workpiece for hand planing, chiseling, and carving
Cons
- Requires a thick bench top (minimum 1.5-3 inches) for the lever arm action to work
- Does not work well in th in bench tops or MDF bench tops
- Learning the setting technique takes a session or two
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