tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post5601258621449590164..comments2022-02-25T10:50:38.538-08:00Comments on Oregon Woodworker by Andy Margeson: CrochetUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post-46370340609126637282012-01-20T18:23:22.971-08:002012-01-20T18:23:22.971-08:00What Dean said, indeed :). In my opinion, holding...What Dean said, indeed :). In my opinion, holding the the top of the board against the apron is key, especially when edge jointing a wide board. There's enough spring in my holdfasts that they won't hold work tight against the apron, if you have enough of a lever pulling against them (unless you really bash them in). I typically rest the workpiece on two holdfast shafts, and only set the one furthest from the crochet with a mallet (lightly).<br /><br />Not sure what a “proper” crochet looks like, but I think I made mine to hold work ranging from 1/4 to 1-1/2" thick against the apron. It's also poplar, so it's not going to harm the stuff that I work with. Let me know if you want a photo with dimensions or anything...I'd be interested in seeing what others have come up with, or especially old benches.<br /><br />(apologies if this somehow shows up twice; it timed out the first time)Adam R. Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544244685304728869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post-913941586233918042012-01-20T16:54:41.077-08:002012-01-20T16:54:41.077-08:00What Dean said :).What Dean said :).Bob Rozaieskihttp://logancabinetshoppe.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post-61357038490363804242012-01-20T16:02:35.219-08:002012-01-20T16:02:35.219-08:00A crochet holds the wood against the front apron a...A crochet holds the wood against the front apron as well if it is shaped like the one on the top of your bench. As you push the board toward the crochet it gets pushed toward the apron. You can plane the edge in a crochet with just pegs in the apron, or just resting on holdfast shafts.<br />(You may want the opening of the crochet a bit longer, with a more gradual slope to encourage this behaviour.)<br />I use the vise on my Nicholson as a crochet all the time, the work resting on pegs/shafts and the vise open just enough to keep it from slipping.Deannoreply@blogger.com