Machining A Finger Plate Clamping Tool - Part 1

A Finger Plate clamping tool is a valuable tool in any workshop, and is a great mini mill and mini lathe project. You can also modify the design to suit whatever stock you have in the shop, which means you can finally use some of that scrap you've been saving up for that special project.

In this first video of a 2 part series, I build the base for the tool, the cross hole jig, as well as the brass clamping nut. Usually associated with clockmaking, this tool really is a must for every home shop.