Furnished content.
(from Lumberjocks.com)
I had been planning one of these for a very long time, but never could decide what to use. I had pretty much settled on using veneer press screws, but they aren't cheap. Shout out to PlanBWoodworks for the idea to use these killer dumb bell screws from Walmart. They are perfect and they were cheap.I carefully routed out a recess in the back of the face to capture the odd shaped nut. It works great. The shape also works very well for grip as a small “wheel” for tightening. I made simple white oak washers to give it a little spacing and take the force. Size is on the smaller size with 15” between the screws. That should be plenty for the work I intend to do. Everything works great! Can't believe I ever went without one of these.Woods are white oak and mahogany. I had some that fit perfectly and I wanted something nice in the shop. Finished with BLO. Now when I start my self guided dovetail apprenticeship I will feel special and skilled already :)