Locally made Hold Fast

I wanted three hold fasts for my new table and asked a blacksmith I know--Mark Couch at Alaska Forge -- to try making them for me.   He supplied three made from 5/8 rod and they are terriffic.  They have a lot more spring to them than the ones I've used from Woodcraft -- which means easier to use.

Mark will sell them for $12 apiece.

I painted them to avoid any rusting -- and they look cool too.  This was his first run at making this particular tool and I suggested reducing the length of the 'arm' from 12 inches to about 6 or 8.  But they are just fine the way they are for my needs.

 

 

A little primer and paint will protect