A while back I spent the better part of a week in the machine shop making a universal fixture plate. It was something I thought would see a lot of use. But since finishing it, it hasn’t left its home in the cabinet. Not even once! But I think I know why… for a fixture plate to be useful one needs a variety of clamping tools to hold material to it. And as it stands, I only have one style of clamp ready to go. So that’s my challenge this week. To make a set of hold down clamps. While I’m at it, I might as well add some unique features to make them a bit more useful. And of course I can’t resist the urge to make them a bit stylish!