HDS – Portable Hold Down System for Woodworking
The HDS Hold Down System is a portable woodworking workbench and clamping system designed for makers who need a reliable workspace anywhere.
Whether you're working in a small garage, on-site job location or temporary workspace, the HDS instantly turns almost any flat surface into a fully functional woodworking bench.
Simply place the system onto a table or worktop, tighten the four bolts, and within under a minute you have a sturdy workholding platform ready for cutting, planing, sanding or assembly.
A Flexible Clamping System for Any Project
The HDS combines precision dog holes and integrated clamping slots to give you multiple ways to secure your workpiece.
Compatible with:
- 20mm Bench dogs
- Table track clamps
- Dog vice clamps
- Standard woodworking clamps
This versatile layout allows you to secure materials from multiple directions, making it easier to work accurately and safely. The dog holes are positioned at precise 96mm intervals, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of 3rd party accessories.
The 288mm front overhang is a key feature - it allows bench dogs and clamps to combine for secure vertical clamping, while the base remains stable on your work surface.
Perfect for a variety of tasks:
- Working with hand tools
- Planing edges or flattening boards
- Sanding both horizontally and vertically
- Material holding for use with power tools
- Assembly work
- Indoors or Outdoors
The possibilities are endless ....
Ideal for Small Workshops & On-Site Work
Not everyone has space for a full woodworking bench.
The HDS provides a compact portable workbench solution for:
- Furniture makers
- Carpenters
- Joiners
- DIY woodworkers
- Weekend hobbyists
Once you're finished working, the system flat packs into two boards for easy storage or transport.
Leave it assembled and simply store it vertically alongside your bench.
Strong, Simple Construction
The HDS is built from two durable 25mm boards, CNC machined for accuracy and consistency.
Assembly is quick and straightforward:
- Align the two boards
- Insert the four bolts
- Tighten and start working
Setup takes less than one minute.
Product Dimensions
When assembled:
- Width: 576mm
- Depth: 480mm
- Front overhang: 288mm
Accessory Packs Available
To get the most out of your system, you can choose from four pre-configured accessory packs, including:
These bundles include items such as:
- Aluminium bench dogs
- Table track clamps
- Dog vice clamps
- Anti-slip plugs
Buying a pack provides significant savings compared with purchasing accessories separately.
Manufacturing Details
Each HDS unit is CNC machined from MDF, as a result, minor machining marks or surface imperfections may be present. These are purely cosmetic and do not affect the performance of the system. Light sanding may be required.
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