Welcome to The Full Grip CNC Workholding Blog!

Shops don’t slow down, and neither do the people running them. 

If you’re someone who spends more time problem-solving than planning, you already know what works and what doesn’t. That’s exactly who this CNC workholding blog is for.

At The Full Grip, we build CNC workholding systems that put accuracy, speed, and repeatability first. Our products are used by machinists, engineers, and manufacturers who don’t have time to waste and can’t afford inconsistencies. 

That same mindset shapes everything we do – including this blog.

This isn’t a place for generic advice. It’s where we’ll break down what actually matters on the shop floor. From tooling decisions to modular setups, from vice repeatability to zero-point integration, we’ll cover it with the same direct, test-driven approach we use in the shop.

Introducing The Full Grip

The Full Grip consists of a small team primarily based in Australia. Our background spans machining, design, and production engineering.

We’ve spent years building and refining CNC workholding systems that solve real-world problems in real workshops. Every product we offer exists because we saw something missing in the field and decided to make it better.

We’re not here to chase trends or pad out a spec sheet. We’re here to reduce setup times, improve consistency, and support the kind of work that actually happens on the ground.

What This Blog Is For

This space exists for one reason: to give you useful, grounded information about modern workholding.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Technical breakdowns of self-centering vices, zero-point plates, and fixturing systems
• Tips and practices for faster setups, repeatable positioning, and better machine utilization
• Insider insights into the design choices and testing standards behind our hardware
• Behind-the-scenes updates on product development, testing, and improvements
• Application ideas to help you make smarter decisions based on your workflow, not just marketing claims

We’re keeping the focus narrow. Every post in this CNC workholding blog will speak to someone who uses or specifies CNC setups. If you’ve ever spent time squaring parts, planning fixture swaps, or tracking down the source of a .03mm shift, this is for you.

What’s Next

In the weeks ahead, we’ll start rolling out detailed posts on how to evaluate workholding gear, when to upgrade, how zero-point systems can reduce waste, and how to integrate self-centering vices into existing setups.

We’ll also talk about the decisions behind our products: why we selected specific materials, what our testing process looks like, and how we’re responding to feedback from real users. This isn’t marketing material repackaged as content. It’s a direct line from our bench to yours.

Stay Connected

We’re glad you’re here. If any of what we’ve said feels familiar – if it reflects the challenges you’re working through in your own shop – then stick around.

While we’re lining that up, we’d love for you to keep in touch. You can follow us to see product walkthroughs, testing footage, and process updates. And if you have questions or want to see something specific covered, we’re listening.

First post’s on its way. We’ll make sure the wait’s worth it.