Abstract: A work hold-down including a sleeve engaged about a column for free slidability and tiltability relative to the column, the sleeve being contractible for urgence from a tilted position toward a longitudinal position on the column, and an arm extending from the sleeve for movement therewith, the arm being downwardly engageable with a resting workpiece with the arm swung at least partially upwardly to releasably clamp the workpiece in position.