# Clamp and Work Hold Down Options

**URL:** <https://community.inventables.com/t/clamp-and-work-hold-down-options/8608>\
**Category:** Projects\
**Created:** [May 25, 2015, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/clamp-and-work-hold-down-options/8608 "2015-05-25T23:39:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 25, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/clamp-and-work-hold-down-options/8608/2 "2015-05-25T23:42:26Z")

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See also, this thread:

> [@Workpiece hold down options?](https://community.inventables.com/t/workpiece-hold-down-options/1273):
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> I have been racking my brain and for ideas of a good hold down option for my work pieces. I am not getting the MDF wasteboard from inventables and will be putting my own MDF sheet. I have considered a benchdogs idea, running some T-track with clamps but my concern is the height of the clamps and them possibly hitting the gantry. I know its possible to use double stick/ carpet tape or screw the piece directly to the wasteboard but that does not seem very practical. Just wanted to throw a line ou…

and check out these projects:

> **[DIY Clamp Set](https://site.inventables.com/projects/diy-clamp-set)**
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> Make your own clamp set out of colored MDF.

> **[Spiral Hold Down Clamps](https://site.inventables.com/projects/spiral-hold-down-clamps)**
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> An Easel version of the spiral clamps from thingiverse user Beau Turner (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:522615).

> **[Work piece hold down clamps](https://site.inventables.com/projects/work-piece-hold-down-clamps)**
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> These clamps grip from the side to hold the workpiece still and also have wedges for added holding pressure.

Also, check out these of those who have gone before us:

> **[Shapeoko CNC Router, Rigid, Accurate, Reliable, and Affordable](https://carbide3d.com/shapeoko/?f=7&t=5647&hilit=clamp%2Bhold%2Bdown)**
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> Learn about the Shapeoko CNC Routers. They're fast, accurate, and reliable so you can make amazing projects to keep, give as gifts, or sell.

> **[Shapeoko CNC Router, Rigid, Accurate, Reliable, and Affordable](https://carbide3d.com/shapeoko/?f=35&t=6087&p=46942&hilit=clamps)**
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> Learn about the Shapeoko CNC Routers. They're fast, accurate, and reliable so you can make amazing projects to keep, give as gifts, or sell.

> **[Shapeoko CNC Router, Rigid, Accurate, Reliable, and Affordable](https://carbide3d.com/shapeoko/?f=11&t=5918&p=44908&hilit=clamps)**
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> Learn about the Shapeoko CNC Routers. They're fast, accurate, and reliable so you can make amazing projects to keep, give as gifts, or sell.

> **[CNC cut cherry hold downs and knobs.](https://www.lumberjocks.com/showcase/cnc-cut-cherry-hold-downs-and-knobs.131251/)**
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> AdrianM's Project

> **[Make Your Own Drill Press Hold-Down Clamp!](https://www.woodsmith.com/newsletter/2012/06/14/shop-made-hold-down/)**
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> This Clever Accessory Keeps a Workpiece in its Place.

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