Mystery Tool

[AdrianUK]

Any ideas on the purpose of this piece of iron hardware.

Is approx 20” in length, a little over 3kg.

 

[Phill05]

It's a bench hold fast.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Bench holdfast
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12485622...wVyX5ozS9Za17A8t34l9AjMIcHMU5a3hoCmgsQAvD_BwE

 

[Orraloon]

Its a fancy bench holdfast for those that dont have a hammer or malet to use a normal one.
Regards
John

 

[Inspector]

A modern version. https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...essories/31149-veritas-hold-down?item=05G1401

Pete

 

[pe2dave]

I have a Record(?) blue one, almost identical design.

 

[MorrisWoodman12]

I have a Record(?) blue one, almost identical design.

This seems appropriate in today's social climate: ME TOO,
And I'd have one or two more if I could find them at non-silly prices.
Martin

 

[bushwhaker]

A modern version. https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...essories/31149-veritas-hold-down?item=05G1401

Pete

"Talent imitates, genius steals"?