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03-29-2018, 02:11 PM
Why did it take me so long to acquire one of these: excellent addition to my bench: highly recommend!
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My most used bench appliance.
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(03-29-2018, 02:29 PM)Blockplane Wrote: My most used bench appliance.
Mine too!
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You need one more. I have two and sometimes think about getting a third one. In my opinion there is no equal to it.
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(03-30-2018, 12:38 AM)wrb Wrote: You need one more. I have two and sometimes think about getting a third one. In my opinion there is no equal to it.
My problem (issue?) is that I have a Sjobergs bench with 1" dog holes, and I'm not sure I want to drill a bunch of 3/4 holes in the top.
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Sound like a perfect excuse to build a new bench!
(03-30-2018, 10:18 AM)Admiral Wrote: My problem (issue?) is that I have a Sjobergs bench with 1" dog holes, and I'm not sure I want to drill a bunch of 3/4 holes in the top.
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And here is the improved version of the Veritas hold-down:
First the washer:
And then the washer cushioning the body of the holdfast from chewing up the bench:
Cost of upgrade: $1.58
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(03-30-2018, 01:45 PM)Philip1231 Wrote: And here is the improved version of the Veritas hold-down:
First the washer:
And then the washer cushioning the body of the holdfast from chewing up the bench:
Cost of upgrade: $1.58
I have used my Veritas hold-downs heavily for over ten years on a maple bench top. I see absolutely no evidence that the body of the hold-down has damaged my bench top.
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