April 9

I nearly GAVE UP on this invention

If you ever worked with a woodworking vice, then you know it can be a pain in the ass to securely clamp your workpiece. 

Compass Rose Tools solved this problem once and for all. But it wasn't an easy journey!

  • They faced challenges in finding a cost-effective manufacturing method.
  • Prototypes made with CNC machining proved too wasteful.
  • They explored resin casting, but it was too labor-intensive.
  • Injection molding was too expensive.
  • Ultimately, they cracked it. Or better, they solved it. But how?

Get ready to get under their skin and feel the unexpected difficulties. It is a testament of the perseverance required to bring a new invention to market, highlighting the importance of focusing on immediate obstacles rather than being overwhelmed by the overall challenge.


Tags

Invention, Made in America, Maker tools, Woodworking


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