Patent PendingBench-Integrated Workholding

SYS-GRP AnchorPod — Precision-Engineered Workholding Solution

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Most vacuum pods sit on top of your work surface and become the obstacle you machine around. AnchorPod routes vacuum through the bench instead — drops into your 20 mm or 3/4 in grid, holds just as hard, and leaves the toolpath clear. The bench stays a bench.

Variant
Surface
20 mm MFT-style grid · 3/4 in
Modes
AnchorDog · Gasket · Pod Integration
Manufactured
Precision-machined · Additively manufactured
Integrates
Hub · Argos
Material
Fiber-filled thermoplastic
Weight
227 g
Ships in 4–7 business days Engineered in Atlanta · Built for You

AnchorPod puts the workholding inside the bench — a patent‑pending vacuum anchor that drops into your 20 mm (MFT) or 3/4 in dog hole so the surface stays clear and the setup stays repeatable.

SYS‑GRP AnchorPod is built for makers who are tired of clamps and top‑mounted pods getting in the way of toolpaths and workflow. It combines benchdog‑style mechanical anchoring with gasket‑sealed vacuum holding, then scales into pod integration when you want elevation, coverage, or modular arrays.

Build Your System

AnchorPod is offered as Core (the platform) or Foundation (the ready‑to‑run starter kit). Pick Core if you’re building around existing vacuum hardware and you want maximum flexibility; pick Foundation if you want the sealing, spacing, and hose management handled up front so you can get to first hold fast.

SYS‑GRP AnchorPod Core

Core is the bench‑integrated AnchorPod platform for builders who want to design their own setup. Choose your surface standard (20 mm or 3/4 in), install it in the grid, then configure the workflow you need: mechanical anchoring for repeatable registration, gasket‑sealed vacuum holding for clear toolpaths, or pod integration when you want elevation and modular arrays.

If you already run a vacuum source, have preferred gasket material, or you’re dialing in a dedicated jig, Core keeps the system open and lets you tune performance around your bench and materials.

  • (1) AnchorPod base (20 mm or 3/4 in variant)

SYS‑GRP AnchorPod Foundation

Foundation is the fastest path to a clean, repeatable AnchorPod workflow. It includes the sealing and setup components that make vacuum workholding feel predictable — so you can mount the anchor, dial the seal, and start holding parts without hunting for the right gasket stock or hose routing.

Choose Foundation when you want to validate the system quickly, standardize your setup across benches, or you’re building toward future pod integration with a known‑good baseline.

  • (1) AnchorPod base (20 mm or 3/4 in variant)
  • (2) Gaskets + spacers
  • 1500 mm vacuum tubing
  • T-handle installation tool
  • PE foam insert sized for a Systainer³ S 76
Key Features
  • Bench‑integrated anchor: Locates and anchors through the hole grid to keep toolpaths clear for routing, sanding, and assembly.
  • One platform, three modes: AnchorDog mode (mechanical registration), Gasket mode (direct-to-surface vacuum seal), and Pod Integration mode (AnchorPod‑Edition pods).
  • Hybrid architecture: A precision‑machined vacuum base paired with an additively manufactured interface for sealing and anchoring behavior.
  • System‑first scalability: Expands into the broader SYS‑GRP ecosystem as your setups grow.

The SYS‑GRP AnchorPod — FORG3D Edition builds the system out — AnchorPods, Edition pods, Argos, and a ready fitout.

Compatibility & Notes
  • Compatible with 20 mm (MFT‑style) and 3/4 in hole grids.
  • Vacuum resists lift; when lateral load (shear) matters, use registration / mechanical stops.
  • Vacuum performance depends on sealing quality and surface flatness.
  • Setup help and detailed usage guidance are in the AnchorPod Guide & FAQ.
System Links
  • Part of the SYS‑GRP Workholding System.
  • Engineering deep dives:
Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Brandon K
So far, so great!

Works as advertised, which is high praise.

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Stephen Hone
Awesome

This little bench dog is ideal for quickly clamping small pieces for any number of tasks. Not really what I was looking for so I’ve ordered the Max set and the trscksew guide set. Very happy though.

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Roy Wilcox
Anchor Pod

Very well made and came packaged beyond good. It’s working just like I hoped it would

Roy - Thank you for your business and your review!

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Jim Bebee

I really admire your products and am looking forward to getting things hooked up. I still need two of your minimus pods and one of the pods that works with the vacu dog and bolts to the dog holes in the MFT table. Can you provide those individually? Jim

Jim, thanks so much for the kind words — we really appreciate it. Glad to hear you’re getting everything set up.

And yes — you can absolutely pick up Minimus Singles, Dual or Offset pods individually, along with the AnchorPod Edition Maximus or Magnus pods that integrate directly with AnchorPod and your MFT. From your description we'd probably recommend the AnchorPod Edition Magnus. All of those are available standalone on the site so you can fine-tune your layout exactly the way you want it.

If you’d like any guidance on the best combination for your bench, just let us know — always happy to help you dial things in.

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Brian Bullard
SYS-GRP AnchorPod

Excellent product and stellar customer service. The product worked as described. Had to change a fitting on my vacuum pump to fit tubing. After that change to the pump the system is AWSOME to use. Holds my boards down with incredible strength making sanding effortless. Love it and would highly recommend this product.

Really appreciate you sharing this — it’s great to hear the system is making your workflow smoother and taking the effort out of those hold-down tasks. Getting the right fitting on the pump is a quick tweak, and once everything’s dialed in, the whole setup just clicks.

Thanks for the kind words and for recommending us. It means a lot.

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