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set of 2 medieval carpenters bench catch woodworking use based on moxon's

a set of 2 steel bench catches based on the drawing in moxon's mechanik exersises of 1703
the hook is set in a wooden block with the spikes facing forward, the block is set into a square hole in the bench, alternatively it can be set into a hole in the bench (see photo)

the wood to be planed is pushed onto the spikes, similar to Roman period bench dogs,

please note that only the metalwork is supplied, nominally 4 tines at 5mm centres,

made in Sheffield England by daegrad tools

Brand Unbranded
Condition New