What do you use to hold blanks when drilling on a press and when barrel trimming?
I'm embarrassed to say that I simply hold them in my hands. My hands are obviously getting beat up. I don't want to spend a ton of money on something but I do need a better alternative. I tried using a clamp but it doesn't lay perfectly flat so it impedes making straight holes and therefore straight trimming. Is there something in the $20 range that will help me or am I looking at those $80 pen holders/clamps?
Suggestions are appreciated and sorry for the dumb question.
Thanks,
James
I'm embarrassed to say that I simply hold them in my hands. My hands are obviously getting beat up. I don't want to spend a ton of money on something but I do need a better alternative. I tried using a clamp but it doesn't lay perfectly flat so it impedes making straight holes and therefore straight trimming. Is there something in the $20 range that will help me or am I looking at those $80 pen holders/clamps?
Suggestions are appreciated and sorry for the dumb question.
Thanks,
James