Clamp Style Base Plate – Fly Press Bottom Tooling Platform

A solid, versatile fly press base plate built for blacksmiths who want flexible tooling options without the premium price of zero-point indexing. The Power Forge Clamp Style Base Plate gives you a robust, CNC-machined steel platform for mounting and securing bottom tooling on your fly press. Using a 6-hole clamp system arrayed around center—covering all four cardinal directions—this plate lets you lock down tooling from every angle with confidence. It’s the ideal entry point into the Power Forge base plate ecosystem, and it’s fully compatible with the Power Forge Precision Fixture Plate for expanded fixturing capabilities. How the Clamp System Works Six 3/8"-16 tapped holes are strategically positioned around the center of the plate—north, south, east, and west—allowing you to clamp bottom tooling securely from any side. Unlike zero-point indexing, this system requires the blacksmith to manually center the tooling with each setup change, making it a more hands-on but highly adaptable approach to tool positioning. Key Features 6-Point Clamp Array – 3/8"-16 tapped holes positioned N/S/E/W of center for secure, all-direction clamping Fixture Plate Ready – The Power Forge Precision Fixture Plate bolts directly to this base plate, expanding your fixturing options significantly Heavy-Duty Steel Construction – CNC-machined for flatness, durability, and long shop life Flexible Tooling – Accommodates a wide variety of bottom tooling shapes and sizes via clamp positioning Power Forge Ecosystem – Designed to work seamlessly with other Power Forge accessories and tooling Made to Order – CNC-machined to exact specs for consistent quality Clamp Style vs. Zero-Point: Which Is Right for You? Feature Clamp Style Base Plate Zero-Point Indexing Base Plate Setup Speed Moderate (manual centering required) Fast (locks in instantly) Tooling Centering Manual with each change Automatic via alignment holes Hardie Through-Hole No Yes (1" square) Fixture Plate Compatible Yes – Power Forge Precision Fixture Plate No Clamping Method 6 × 3/8"-16 tapped holes (N/S/E/W) 2 precision alignment studs Best For Versatile setups, fixture plate users High-volume, repeatable production Specifications Material: 1045 Carbon Steel Clamp Holes: 6 × 3/8"-16 tapped, arrayed N/S/E/W of center Hardie Through-Hole: None Fixture Plate Compatibility: Power Forge Precision Fixture Plate (sold separately or bundled) Compatibility: Designed for #5 Karachi Fly Press (verify fit before ordering) Lead Time: 4–6 weeks (made to order) Made in USA Compatibility Note: Verify your fly press mounting dimensions against the technical drawing before ordering. Contact us with any questions. 📦 Bundle & Save Get the most out of your Clamp Style Base Plate by pairing it with the Power Forge Precision Fixture Plate. Purchase the fixture plate separately when you’re ready, or bundle both together at a discount.  📦 What’s Included 1 × Power Forge Clamp Style Base Plate with Adjustable Fence Mounting hardware Installation guide Questions about fit, setup, or bundle options? Email us at info@pwrforge.com or contact us here.