Sand Bag Damping

[editor@glue-it.com]

Sand bags have other uses in the shop as well. Partially filled sand bags work well for "clamping" constructions while glue dries. My version...

A bean bag for the shop

uses a leather bag and bird shot to make it heavier.

I've made some bean bags with cast iron granules in to place on the milling table and dampen workpieces and even the table. Again, mine are just 3.5x4" and weigh ~0.4kg (~14oz).