Hold-down clamps - simple, fast and cheap

Neat idea, Niki! You truly are the ”Master of Improvisation.” I pick up something from every one of your posts. You’ve even got me using CA (superglue) for lots of projects now.

I have noticed that you use quite a few of those “Workmates.” I think I saw 3 or 4 in one of your posts. I guess they work pretty well for you.

I just advised my son to purchase one (Workmate), since he doesn’t have space for a workshop in his townhouse, but he does need something on that order to work on projects.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Boy, oh, boy, Niki. You do come up with good stuff. Another great how-to blog. this one will help the young folks get started. Thanks

-- Thos. Angle, Jordan Valley, Oregon

Thank you so much

TomFran
I have 6 workmates…one is used as router table (the expensive one), one for the Drill Press and 4 are used around as saw horses or working tables…very convenient if you have to “pack-up” everything every evening for the car to go in.

They are very cheap and cost me around $15 each (except the “router table” one that was $50) .
I bought them in Japan because I was working in one of the rooms in a flat at the 5th floor…

Thos. Angle
My posts are aimed mainly toward new comers and “not so rich” amateurs…

Regards
niki

I am one of those new comers and “not so rich” amateurs

It is getting a litle cold her in Virginia, and I am having to work in my kitchen – wife not so happy.

I have a couple workmakes, and this stuff is just fantastic.

Thanks guys

-- Ed Baggett

I have one Workmate, but I intend to get at least one more. The current one is a (semi) permanent home for my mini lathe. The hold-downs are a great idea to use in conjunction with the WM.