You bought your HDS Hold Down System to clamp workpieces securely. But here's something that might surprise you — your HDS can also double up as a tapering jig, and you probably didn't even know it.
No extra jigs. No specialist equipment. Just your HDS and two clamps.
Watch It in Action
Watch: Using Your HDS as a Tapering Jig
How Does It Work?
The secret is in the vertical element of the HDS workbench itself. By using it as your reference edge and securing your workpiece with just two clamps, you can set a precise, repeatable taper angle and run your saw along it with total confidence.
It's one of those techniques that once you've seen it, you'll wonder how you ever worked without it.
What You Need
The great news? This works with any HDS pack — as long as you have at least two clamps in your setup, you're good to go. That means whether you're running a Starter, Premium, Elite, or Master pack, this technique is available to you right now.
Why This Matters
Tapering jigs are typically a separate purchase — a dedicated piece of kit that takes up space and adds cost. The HDS eliminates that need entirely. It's another example of how a well-engineered portable workbench system pays for itself many times over.
This is exactly the kind of versatility we had in mind when we designed the HDS — a system that grows with your skills and keeps surprising you with what it can do.
Explore the HDS Range
Not yet running an HDS? Any pack with two or more clamps unlocks this technique straight out of the box.