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ideas for a holdfast
This is a discussion on ideas for a holdfast within the Blacksmithin' forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; Sam, compare it to the wrist band on the watch, about 3/4 it looks like....
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08-22-2006, 08:54 AM
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Sam, compare it to the wrist band on the watch, about 3/4 it looks like.
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08-22-2006, 09:24 AM
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Uncle Levi, I use a length of chain lag bolted to the Stump (anvil base) with a hefty peice of 2" round bar welded to the other end. When placed over the anvil the bar stock is about 4" of the floor. If I were to make another I would use roller chain so that it lays flat. The regular chain tends to roll. JWB
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08-22-2006, 08:04 PM
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I made a hold down from the movable jaw from a pipe wrench. Dropped it into the hardy hole and then drilled a hole through the side of the lower section and fastened a spring to it that was also fasted to the anvil stump and welded a T handle to the top. Thomas
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08-23-2006, 12:16 AM
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Thomas, I like that Idea. I happen to have a set I saved from a broken wrench in a junk box. Thanks for sharing. JWB
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08-27-2006, 11:48 AM
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I just posted a sketch of a hold down that Don Nichols of BAM uses in the Gallery, can't figure out how to attach it to this post, so you'll have to go find it. It's not hard to make, and has the added advantage of having a cutoff plate built right in. I used extensively recently and am just trying to find the spare time to make my own. The picture is under anvil, labeled holddown. If you can't find it, email me and I'll send you a copy. Whoops, as I scrolled down I think I figured out how to attach it to this post. |
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08-28-2006, 02:55 AM
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My favorite hold is made from the vicegrips that you see on a drill press. I cut off the mounting bolt and welded on a piece of angle that slides easily down the hardy hole. I drilled a 1/4 hole thru the angle just below where it exits the bottom of the hardy hole. I slide a pin thru this hole to keep the visegrip from rising up the hardy hole. The vicegrip is quick to adjust to get just the right pressure you need for the job.
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09-01-2006, 10:04 PM
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Some GREAT ideas here!!! Thanks everybody!!! Levi
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