A sturdy workbench is essential for hand tool woodworking. You need to be able to clamp your work in many different ways, but good woodworking vises can be expense and complex to install. This alternative method makes use of a traditional holdfast and simple home made batten with a bird's mouth notch. Combined you can secure work down to your workbench top quickly and effectively for planing both with and across the grain.
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