Leigh Industries, known for its dovetail jigs, has introduced a strong and simple benchtop clamp borrowed from those same jigs. This type of clamp is useful because it can be positioned almost anywhere on a workbench surface, even toward the middle of the bench, where a typical vise and benchdogs are less likely to help.

The toggle handle rotates for height adjustments, and its cam action is quick and secure. Non-marring pads on both the heel and toe of the clamp help protect your work and keep it from slipping. Two mounting options are available.

Each clamp sells for about $50. A package of four extra anchors is around $20. For more, go to www.leighjigs.com.

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