CitizenKate Report post Posted November 24, 2008 Back in September, I posted a photo of this stitching clamp design I came up with a few years ago, along with instructions on how to make one. (View the topic here.) For those of you who aren't into woodworking, I decided to make up a few to sell. These are just like the one I've used for years, only smaller, and this time I actually took the time to sand and finish the wood. I also added extra leather on the inside of the jaws, and came up with a better way to mount it on the edge of a workbench or table. Features: - Holds projects up to 18"; total length, 24" (PM me if you're interested in a larger size; I will be making larger ones.) - Jaws are solid oak - Clamps are padded with soft upholstery leather to protect your project - Jaws are beveled to provide easy access to your work - No need to move your work every few inches of stitching - Can be temporarily mounted, then put way when not in use, or permanently mounted using included fasteners - Very small space requirements - Much less expensive than a stitching horse Introductory price: $55 + shipping Send me a PM if you're interested. Front: Back: Mounted, holding work (bolts can be inserted the other way, if desired): Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted November 24, 2008 Interesting idea, for sure. I like the width of it, so you don't have re-position your work as often. On thing, though..... it mounts to the bench but at a low height. I would be wanting to stand up to work. It looks like I'd have to bend over to see where I was putting the awl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted November 24, 2008 Interesting idea, for sure. I like the width of it, so you don't have re-position your work as often. On thing, though..... it mounts to the bench but at a low height. I would be wanting to stand up to work. It looks like I'd have to bend over to see where I was putting the awl. Best build a higher bench then... LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted November 24, 2008 Best build a higher bench then... LOL Might be easier just to sit on a chair or stool whose height is adjustable. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted November 24, 2008 Might be easier just to sit on a chair or stool whose height is adjustable.Kate Well then I may as well use my stitchin' horse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted November 24, 2008 Well then I may as well use my stitchin' horse. It's a free country, my friend. If you don't want it, don't buy it. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
