Hold Fasts
These hold fasts are made by Harold & Saxon Toolworks in Australia.
They are hand forged from spring steel, with a precision ground head to hit the wood at the correct angle and fits snug into the leather boot. Laterally sanded shaft for extra dog hole grip.
The holdfast is used in a 3/4" hole in your workbench top. A 1 3/4" thick or thicker top is required for them to function properly. If your top is thinner you simply add a packer under the bench where the hold is to go. They have a 6 1/2" reach and the maximum clamping height is 8" in a 2" thick benchtop.
$81 each.
$155 for a pair ($7 saving).
Hold Fast Boots are available here: Holdfast Boots - The Small Town Craftsman – HNT Gordon & Co. Classic Planemakers Australia
I love them
Overall experience is great. Took a little while to get the point of contact when holding higher timber over 4 inches and I’ll put some leather on the ends as they mark softer woods.
AustraliaDave
Top quality works better than I thought very happy
HNT Gordon & Co.
Thanks Dave, we agree, they make the world of difference on a good workbench. Enjoy.
AustraliaExcellent hold fast for the price
The faces created a slight marring effect out of the bag 1 min rounding over the face edges with a file fixed the problem, I made leather moccasins for them as well. The pressure produced by the hold fast and the release is great. Excellent hold fasts!
ChileStill waiting..
Hi there! I’m still waiting the package to arrive.. I’m from Chile, so it might be slower than usual.. I hope it gets soon!
Australia