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I use the Roubo style holdfast of hand forged iron. The cast iron ones aren't "springy" enough to hold and often break.
It takes about 30 minutes to beat one out.

Sounds like the hole for the holdfast was a bit too large.
I use a 1/2" diameter hold fast in 9/16" hole. The hole is 3" deep through a steel bar. The steel bar is welded to a square tube on the...

Nice idea, I can think of several uses for that on my anvil and I will be copying your design.

I don't do laminated steel yet, but for a quick set and release clamp that will hold up to the...