BWeiss Report post Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) Did not feel like spending good money on something I can do in a few hours, plus I wanted it to attach to my bench for easy stitching. My bench is also custom made to suit my height of 6'6''(bench is 41" tall). I made mine from a solid chunk of 3x3" Oak, I need to get smaller bolts thought I needed a longer one for the center...other than that it works AMAZING! My bench is made from 2x4s, so the backing step attaches flush to the backside of the table and right to the top of the underside tabletop, that keeps the mounting bracket square and tight with just a single bolt. If anyone wants one, I would be more than happy to make a few. Send me a message! Edited October 10, 2014 by BWeiss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Very nice work. My first pony was made from Red Oak. Good luck with that bolt to tighten the clamp down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWeiss Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Very nice work. My first pony was made from Red Oak. Good luck with that bolt to tighten the clamp down. To tighten it to the bench or to tighten the clam to hold the piece? Because both hold solid as the desired function intends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted October 10, 2014 To tighten down the leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWeiss Report post Posted October 10, 2014 To tighten down the leather. 3 pieces finished on it, no issues holding leather in the clamp OR loosening/tightening the wing nut clamp. Gets removed from the bench with a single rear pin now, pull it out and the whole clamp drops free from the bench. I have to damage leather to remove it once it is tightened down(tested scrap piece). It will never drop any work, plus it is really nice with the wing nut, grip the clam mid section and give a squeeze then flick the wing and it spins all the way down in a couple flicks. If I wanted I could drill out a piece of wood to make a longer lever, but it works so well already that I am not going to put one on. I think you just have to use it and see how nicely it tightens, or maybe it is from being a mechanic and removing thousands of nuts with my fingers? Anyways, did a few wallets on it and I'm very pleased; perfectly set to desired height on the bench and easy to get up close to it with how tall my bench is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redochre Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Nicely done! I made my own too but it's not as nice your one..... I just used an old bed slat. It would be worth cementing some scrap leather to the Jaws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted October 11, 2014 Very cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
