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   RalphBarker | Mar 20, 2009 07:28pm | #1

   There's probably an infinite number of solutions, or at least a number approaching infinite. Most will involve putting some sort of hole, keyway, or screws into the top of the table, depending on the amount of pressure that needs to be exerted on the work piece.

   For minimal pressure, a T-track combined with a hold-down might suffice.

   http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21387&filter=T-track

   For greater pressure, adapting an existing clamp through a hole or slot in the table top might be the solution. Or, one of the Jorgensen hold-down clamps might be a better approach:

   http://www.adjustableclamp.com/hdown_pg.htm

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   beemerbob | Mar 20, 2009 10:06pm | #2

   Thank you for the good suggestions. I looked in my collection of 'Tips' books and I found the one I had in mind.

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   habilis | Mar 22, 2009 08:37pm | #3

   So, what is it?

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   beemerbob | Mar 23, 2009 02:14pm | #4

   This idea I found in the 2003 edition of "Better Homes and Gardens 'Best-Ever Workshop solutions'".It has the slots for clamps and the area (?) for rotating the clamp.Click on the image for a larger view.

   Edited 3/23/2009 7:16 am ET by beemerbob