A batch of our holdfasts was exposed to moisture during shipping, and they developed some surface rust. After weighing all the options – from melting them down to media-blasting them – we decided to sell them at a discount instead.
These blemished holdfasts are fully functional. The castings passed inspection. The only thing wrong with them is some surface rust. You can remove the rust if you like, or leave it. Most holdfasts develop patina in time.
These blemished holdfasts are sold as-is. The price is $99, which is a significant discount from our retail price. Quantities are limited. Click here to order.
— Christopher Schwarz
That’s not rust: It’s Patina. Really should be an upcharge! 🙂
I considered selling them with a little “Patina Juice” in a spray bottle (water). They look and work better with a little corrosion.
I find they actually hold a little better with surface rust. I already have 2 though.
+1 on the comments so far. Surface rust is so easy to remove if your OCD absolutely kicks in and you have to have them shiny. But really, that only increases their grab, therefore function. I’d get them myself but I already have holdfasts and my bench has 3/4” holes so not for me, but someone out there just got a bargain.
I think you meant CDO.
Yeah, it’s like OCD except the letters are in alphabetical order the way they should be 🙂