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Woodworking Fixture

A woodworking fixture is a device used to hold or support a workpiece during woodworking operations, typically while cutting, shaping, drilling, or assembling. Fixtures provide stability, accuracy, and repeatability, enabling safer and more precise work. Unlike jigs, which guide the tool, fixtures primarily hold the work.

Materials

Fixtures are commonly constructed from:

• Wood: Traditional and cost-effective, particularly for simpler fixtures. Softwoods like pine are easily worked, while hardwoods offer greater strength and durability.
• Metal: Steel, aluminum, and cast iron are frequently used for more robust and complex fixtures, especially those requiring high clamping force or precision. Metal allows for finer adjustments and greater resistance to wear.
• Plastic/Composites: Increasingly used for specialized applications, offering lightweight construction and resistance to corrosion.
• Combination: Many fixtures utilize a blend of materials – for example, a wooden base with metal clamping components.

Purpose & Function

The core functions of a woodworking fixture are:

• Workpiece Stabilization: Preventing movement during operations.
• Accurate Positioning: Ensuring consistent alignment for repeatable results.
• Safety: Reducing the risk of injury by securely holding the workpiece, freeing hands for tool operation.
• Repeatability: Allowing for the creation of multiple identical parts.
• Support: Preventing deflection or warping of the workpiece during stress.

Usage Scenarios

Fixtures are employed across a wide range of woodworking tasks, including:

• Cutting: Holding boards for precise saw cuts (e.g., miters, rabbets, dados).
• Drilling: Ensuring accurate hole placement and angle.
• Routing: Securing workpieces for edge profiling, inlay work, or complex shapes.
• Sanding: Providing a stable platform for consistent sanding.
• Assembly: Holding parts together during glue-up or fastening.
• Carving: Supporting the workpiece during detailed carving operations.

Common Types

• Bench Fixtures: Clamped directly to a workbench, providing a versatile holding solution. Examples include face vises, tail vises, and holdfasts.
• Table Fixtures: Designed for use on a workbench or table surface, often incorporating multiple clamping points.
• Jigs & Fixture Combinations: Some devices blur the line, offering both holding and guiding functionality.
• Specialty Fixtures: Custom-built for specific tasks, such as dovetail jigs, mortise and tenon fixtures, or chair-making fixtures.
• Miter Boxes: While often considered jigs, they also function as fixtures to hold the workpiece at a specific angle for cutting.
• Corner Clamps: Used to hold pieces together at right angles during assembly.
• Band Clamps: Used to secure larger workpieces for glue-ups.
• Spokeshaves & Plane Fixtures: Used to hold the workpiece securely while using hand tools.

Woodworking fixtures are tools used in woodworking to hold or support workpieces during various operations such as cutting, drilling, or assembling. They are typically made of wood and are essential for precision and safety in woodworking projects.

The following HS codes may be relevant based on the provided information:

• 4417008010: Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood: Other Tool handles. This code covers wood tool handles, which could include handles for woodworking fixtures if they incorporate handle components.

  • 44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal. This chapter encompasses products made from wood.
  • 17: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified; prefabricated buildings. This heading specifically covers tools made of wood.
  • 008010: Other Tool handles. This subheading narrows the scope to other tool handles.

• 4417008090: Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood: Other Other. This code covers other wood tools, which could include the bodies or other components of woodworking fixtures not specifically classified as handles.

  • 44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal. This chapter encompasses products made from wood.
  • 17: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified; prefabricated buildings. This heading specifically covers tools made of wood.
  • 008090: Other Other. This subheading covers other wood tools not specifically classified elsewhere.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'woodworking fixture' are limited, with only the following 2 found.

Please note that both HS codes 4417008010 and 4417008090 have a base tariff of 5.1%, a surcharge of 25.0%, and a surcharge of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 60.1%.