Holdfast Group Buy - May have found a UK Blacksmith

[AndyT]

I'm pleased to see this fine thread still alive. For many years it was virtually impossible to find traditional forge-made holdfasts at all. Richard's are not only made the right way (in a forge) but they are also the bargain of the century. having seen Auriou launch theirs recently at £70 EACH, I do believe everyone here should own at least one pair of Richard's. I have had mine about a year now and they just WORK.

Here here! Well said Douglas. I just hope Richard is still willing to make a batch from time to time for the benefit of those not around the first time.

 

[Richard T]

Hi Chris,

I don't have any ready to go but have lots of stock and am just brimming with potential.

PM sent btw.

 

[IanP]

I'd be interested in 2 holdfasts at the right price.

 

[marcros]

if you are making a batch Richard, put me down for a pair...

 

[Richard T]

Yes folks, new batch coming up.

As Usual pop me a PM if you want a pair. .... post's gone up though

 

[treds1]

Maybe interested in a pair, how much are they going to cost?

 

[Richard T]

They are still £18 per pair. With post, packing and Paypal, they used to end up at £24.15 to the UK. Now the postage has gone up and I don't know by how much until I take a pair to the post office. I will keep you informed.

 

[St.J]

Richard,
I'd like a pair.
Sadly I can't PM you since I haven't been here long enough.
How else could I contact you?
Many thanks,
St.John

 

[davem62]

Richard,
please put me down for a pair, pm sent

 

[marcros]

dave, do you want to go halves on he postage- I will come and grab mine from you and have a meet up if you like?

 

[Richard T]

Hi St. John,

You should be able to PM me now - you have three posts.

 

[davem62]

mark thats sounds good ,how did the planer blade sharpening go
dave

 

[marcros]

so so. Les K's bloke i on holiday. It is normally Thursday for Monday or Monday for Thursday. I left them with him, it is too handy there to go elsewhere, and I doubt it would save any time. My Friday afternoon will have to be spend doing something other than planing!

 

[Vormulac]

Richard, I feel like a bit of a heel being a forum old timer but only just getting in on this. I would very much like a pair of these magnificent items with which to transfix my bench.

 

[studders]

I'm pleased to see this fine thread still alive. For many years it was virtually impossible to find traditional forge-made holdfasts at all. Richard's are not only made the right way (in a forge) but they are also the bargain of the century. having seen Auriou launch theirs recently at £70 EACH, I do believe everyone here should own at least one pair of Richard's. I have had mine about a year now and they just WORK.

I second all of that.

 

[Tom K]

I would also like a pair if you have any left. Will P.M for payment instructions (hammer)

 

[davem62]

richard pm sent

 

[Togalosh]

Richard,

A pair for me too please. PM sent.

 

[WandrinAndy]

Please include me for a pair too. I've sent a PM... I think.

Thanks, Andy

 

[baldpate]

Richard,

mine arrived safe and sound this morning. I've had a play, and they work brilliantly on my bench (solid-core fire door 44mm + 12mm MDF) - got a grip like ... well, like iron . Great product at a great price. Thank you so much!

Chris