Leaf holdafast
Hand forged woodworking holdfast with unique leaf finial. Sized for perfect function in either a 3/4" hole or a 1". These work best in a bench from 3" - 4" thick but have been used in many benches both thicker and thinner. If your bench is over 4" thick please let me know and I will chose just the right holdfast. these are often used in pairs. These leaf finial holdfasts were made popular by blacksmith Phil Koontz. When Phil quit making these I took over where he left off, with his permission and encouragement.
11/16" diameter for the 3/4" version
15/16" diameter for the 1" version
average reach 6"
average length of shaft from top of bench 9"
(provides 5" of clamping in a 4" bench top)
These are unfinished for the best hold. The use of oil, wax or other friction reducing finishes will reduce their holding power.
Due to high demand there may be a week or so waiting time to get these shipped. Thank you for your patience
Hand forged woodworking holdfast with unique leaf finial. Sized for perfect function in either a 3/4" hole or a 1". These work best in a bench from 3" - 4" thick but have been used in many benches both thicker and thinner. If your bench is over 4" thick please let me know and I will chose just the right holdfast. these are often used in pairs. These leaf finial holdfasts were made popular by blacksmith Phil Koontz. When Phil quit making these I took over where he left off, with his permission and encouragement.
11/16" diameter for the 3/4" version
15/16" diameter for the 1" version
average reach 6"
average length of shaft from top of bench 9"
(provides 5" of clamping in a 4" bench top)
These are unfinished for the best hold. The use of oil, wax or other friction reducing finishes will reduce their holding power.
Due to high demand there may be a week or so waiting time to get these shipped. Thank you for your patience
Hand forged woodworking holdfast with unique leaf finial. Sized for perfect function in either a 3/4" hole or a 1". These work best in a bench from 3" - 4" thick but have been used in many benches both thicker and thinner. If your bench is over 4" thick please let me know and I will chose just the right holdfast. these are often used in pairs. These leaf finial holdfasts were made popular by blacksmith Phil Koontz. When Phil quit making these I took over where he left off, with his permission and encouragement.
11/16" diameter for the 3/4" version
15/16" diameter for the 1" version
average reach 6"
average length of shaft from top of bench 9"
(provides 5" of clamping in a 4" bench top)
These are unfinished for the best hold. The use of oil, wax or other friction reducing finishes will reduce their holding power.
Due to high demand there may be a week or so waiting time to get these shipped. Thank you for your patience
Shipping: Your order will generally ship within a few days, but delays due to other obligations can happen, so please be patient. The offer of free shipping is a myth and generally result in higher product cost and most buyers being over charged for shipping. I hope to avoid embracing that trend and will do my best to charge fair shipping prices without any markup for handling.