The XY Table for the Tilting Belt Grinder allows you to grind flat faces on odd-shaped parts, and these Hold-down Clamps are what you use to secure those workpieces. They double as adjustable end-stops.
Design highlights
Simple, easy to make
Made from four pieces of plain steel, with no holes, curves, or internal corners. The slot for the bolt is formed by the opening between the four parts, instead of needing to be cut out of a part.
Doubles as an adjustable end stop
The “heel” of the Clamp sticks up, so when the clamp is mounted upside-down to the bottom of the table, it catches on the Infeed Stage. This can be used to limit the XY Table’s travel to a repeatable range of motion, or lock it completely.
Detailed PDF plans
The plans include a list of all materials and hardware needed, 1:1 printable templates for the parts, and detailed, step-by-step instructions with pictures to help you assemble your own Hold-down Clamps. They also come with DXF drawings that can be used to CNC cut the parts, if desired. The plans are included with the XY Table plans, which you can buy with the buttons below.
Want one for yourself?
The Hold-down Clamps are designed to be as easy as possible to build, without compromising on performance and versatility. The only power tool required is a welder (and the Belt Grinder itself), and you should be able to finish your Clamps in an hour or two. Clicking the button below will take you to Etsy to complete the transaction and download the plans for the XY Table, the Mag Chuck, and these Hold-down Clamps (sold as a bundle).
If you have any questions, please see the FAQ page, or contact me.