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Benchtop & Workholding - SQUAREFORGE precision woodworking tools

SQUAREFORGE Department

Hold-Down & Rail Clamps

Bench dogs, hold-downs, positioning squares and toggle clamps that lock work fast without leaving marks

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Know before you buy

Hold-Down & Rail Clamps

A hold-down pins work flat to the bench or a jig with one push, freeing both hands for the tool. Guide rail clamps lock a track saw or router rail to the board so it cannot slip during the cut.

Do they fit T-track?

Some mount in T-track, others in dog holes. Each listing shows the mount.

Will they mark my workpiece?

Use the soft pads or a scrap block under the clamp on finished surfaces.

What warranty and returns do I get?

Every tool ships free in the US with a 12-month warranty and 30-day returns.

Buying guide

How to hold work steady

Work that moves ruins cuts and costs fingers. Dogs, hold-downs and horizontal toggle clamps lock parts to the bench or jig so both hands stay on the tool.

Match dog diameter to your bench holes, size a toggle clamp to the force you need, and add track where you want adjustable stops.

Check hole size

Most benches use 19-20 mm or 3/4 in. dog holes.

Clamp low

Hold-downs close to the cut reduce chatter.

Add a stop

A planing stop keeps boards from sliding.

Common questions

Which dog size fits my bench?

Measure your holes and match the listed diameter.

Do they work on MFT-style tops?

Many do; see the listing.

Is there a warranty?

Every SQUAREFORGE tool has a 12-month warranty and 30-day returns.