Sjobergs workbench

[Sauric]

Hi Everyone

I recently bought a used Sjobergs workbench. There is a hole in the top which I assume is for a holdfast. However the dimensions don't appear to be compatible with any current model of holdfast. The hole is 1.50" diameter (nominally 38mm) and has a metal liner/bush which takes the ID down to 1.25" (33mm). The bush is about 2" deep. My question is: does anyone know of a holdfast which would be compatible with these dimensions? Alternatively, any thoughts on what else this metal bushed hole might have been used for?

Any thoughts would be welcome.

Thanks

P.S. I tried emailing Sjobergs but have had no response

 

[ColeyS1]

Just did a quick google search and came across this -
https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/co ... _sjobergs/

Sounds like its probably for a hold fast, possibly this one

Welcome to the forum btw.

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[rafezetter]

Sounds very much like the holdfasts eriktheviking uses - record iirc

Is the collar blue and have 3 screw holes? IS there a corresponding square plate underneath?

if yes it could be this:

https://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/2017/11 ... -holdfast/

 

[Phil Pascoe]

No, they're much smaller.