The task of edge banding doesn’t have to be done every day. But when it comes up, usually there’s a lot to do. I often just clamp the panels in the vise. But longer parts are often difficult to balance in the jaws of the vise. So I made a pair of simple holders that lets me quickly put all my focus on working the edge, not wrestling the panel.
As the drawing shows, each holder is made of two identical brackets that are held together with a hinge. The brackets don’t have to grip the panel too tightly, just enough to hold it steady while you work. To keep the workpiece from being marred, I glued scraps of felt to the jaws of each holder.
As you can see in the photo above, simply slide the panel between the jaws. The weight of the panel resting on the edge of the base closes the jaws to secure the panel.
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