{"title":"workholding and positioning","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"x-blocks-master-kit-modular-positioning-workholding-system","title":"X-Blocks Master Kit","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eX-Blocks - Modular Aluminum Workholding for the Weld Bench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eX-Blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e are engineered to solve a problem every fabricator runs into constantly: no two setups are ever the same. Traditional 1-2-3 blocks and V-blocks are single-purpose — one shape, one job. X-Blocks are a \u003cstrong\u003emodular positioning and workholding system\u003c\/strong\u003e, CNC-machined from billet aluminum, that interlock and stack into whatever configuration the part in front of you actually needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach block in the system is machined to interface with every other block — the Large X-Block, the Rectangle 1,2,3 Blocks, and the Angle \"V\" Blocks all combine on a shared geometry, so a hand rest today becomes a deep-V tube cradle tomorrow, using the exact same set of parts. This is what makes X-Blocks a \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a set: the value compounds every time you find a new combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeyond part positioning, X-Blocks are built around a principle most workholding tools ignore: \u003cstrong\u003eoperator comfort directly affects weld quality\u003c\/strong\u003e. A stable hand or elbow rest reduces fatigue over a long session, which shows up as steadier torch control and more consistent bead placement from the first weld to the last. For \u003cstrong\u003eproduction motorsport welders\u003c\/strong\u003e, this also means repeatable setup — build the same block configuration for the same job, every time, and get the same result. X-Blocks are designed to complement your existing fixture table, not replace it, dropping into your current workflow through the Large X-Block's integrated table interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Large X-Block's underside is machined for \u003cstrong\u003ethreaded fixture pins and magnetic retention\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it fast, secure indexing on standard fixture tables or a direct magnetic hold on any ferrous steel top. Set it, lock it, weld — no dedicated fixturing required for most setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe two Angle \"V\" Blocks are purpose-cut so that a pair, placed point to point, forms a \u003cstrong\u003edeep-V cradle\u003c\/strong\u003e for round tube — ideal for header and roll cage work — or can be used individually to hold a part at a controlled angle for out-of-position access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eX-Blocks are machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and built to the same standard as the rest of the TIG Aesthetics lineup: \u003cstrong\u003ea tool you buy once and run for the rest of your career\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a shop consumable. Buy it once, use it on every job for the next 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlready running X-Blocks and just need to replace or expand a piece? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-246-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"2,4,6 X Block \"\u003e2,4,6 X-Block\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-123-dual-set-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"1,2,3 Block Set\"\u003e1,2,3 Dual Set\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/triangle-y-block-dual-set-123-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"Angle Y block set\"\u003eAngle \"V\" Dual Set\u003c\/a\u003e are all available individually below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined from billet aluminum for precision fit and long-term durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully modular — every block interfaces with every other block in the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded pin holes + integrated magnets on the Large X-Block for fast, secure fixture-table mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriangle \"V\" Blocks pair to form a deep-V cradle for round tube, or work individually for angled positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces operator fatigue through stable hand\/elbow rest points — supports steadier torch control on long welds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeatable, indexed setups for production environments where consistency matters run to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplements existing fixture tables rather than replacing them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKit Includes (9 Pieces)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Large X-Block — 2\" × 4\" × 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Rectangle Blocks — 1\" × 2\" × 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Triangle \"V\" Blocks — 1\" × 2\" × 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Integrated Magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Fixture Pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom fabrication and one-off tube\/chassis work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction motorsport welding where repeatable setup matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand and elbow support during long TIG sessions to reduce fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-V tube cradling for header, exhaust, and roll cage fit-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngled part positioning for out-of-position access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic or pinned mounting to any ferrous fixture table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt for fabricators who never build the same part twice — and for production shops that need to build the \u003cem\u003esame\u003c\/em\u003e setup every time — X-Blocks deliver a modular workholding system that adapts to the job instead of making the job adapt to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIndividual Blocks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-246-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" target=\"the same window\" title=\"2,4,6 block \"\u003eX-Block 2,4,6\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-123-dual-set-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"1,2,3 Blocks\"\u003eRectangle 1,2,3 Dual Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/triangle-y-block-dual-set-123-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"Angle Blocks Y\"\u003eAngle V Blocks \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tig Aesthetics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48942052180125,"sku":"903-71300-0000","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/3624\/6685\/files\/IMG_8298.jpg?v=1790106499"},{"product_id":"x-block-246-modular-positioning-workholding-system","title":"2,4,6 X-Block","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe anchor piece of the X-Blocks system. This \u003cstrong\u003eCNC-machined aluminum block\u003c\/strong\u003e interfaces with the full X-Blocks lineup — Rectangle and Triangle Blocks stack and combine directly with it — while its underside is machined for \u003cstrong\u003ethreaded fixture pins and integrated magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it fast, repeatable mounting to any fixture table or ferrous steel top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUse it on its own as a stable hand rest, positioning block, or table-mounted anchor point, or add the Rectangle and Triangle Dual Sets to build out the full modular system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Large X-Block (2\" × 4\" × 6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Integrated Magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Fixture Pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlready own the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/collections\/workholding-and-positioning\/products\/x-blocks-master-kit-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"x blocks master kit\"\u003eX-Blocks Master Kit\u003c\/a\u003e? This is the standalone add on\/anchor piece — no need to reorder the full system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComplete the System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-246-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"2,4,6 block\"\u003eX-Block 2,4,6\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-123-dual-set-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"1,2,3 Blocks\"\u003eRectangle 1,2,3 Dual Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/triangle-y-block-dual-set-123-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"Angle Blocks Y\"\u003eAngle V Blocks \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tig Aesthetics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48942059487389,"sku":"903-71303-0246","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/3624\/6685\/files\/IMG_8304.jpg?v=1790109590"},{"product_id":"x-block-123-dual-set-modular-positioning-workholding-system","title":"1,2,3 Blocks (pack of 2)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003eCNC-machined aluminum rectangle blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, sized and interfaced to combine with every other block in the X-Blocks system. Stack them with the Large X-Block or Triangle \"Y\" Blocks to build custom part-support and hand-rest configurations, or use them on their own the way you'd use a traditional 1-2-3 block — with the added benefit of interlocking feature and full compatibility with the rest of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncluded \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Rectangle Blocks (1\" × 2\" × 3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePairs with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-246-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"246 block\"\u003e2,4,6 X-Block\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/triangle-y-block-dual-set-123-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"V block set\"\u003eAngle \"V\" Blocks\u003c\/a\u003e to expand your configuration options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComplete the System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-246-modular-positioning-workholding-system#https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-246-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"2,4,6 block\"\u003eX-Block 2,4,6\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/collections\/workholding-and-positioning\/products\/x-blocks-master-kit-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"x blocks master kit\"\u003eX-Block Master Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/triangle-y-block-dual-set-123-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"Angle Blocks Y\"\u003eAngle V Blocks \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tig Aesthetics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48942106050717,"sku":"903-71301-0123","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/3624\/6685\/files\/IMG_8276.jpg?v=1790106534"},{"product_id":"triangle-y-block-dual-set-123-modular-positioning-workholding-system","title":"Angle V Blocks (pack of 2)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003eCNC-machined aluminum Triangle \"V\" Blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, purpose-cut so a pair placed point to point forms a \u003cstrong\u003edeep-V cradle\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for resting round tube during header, exhaust, or roll cage fit-up. Used individually, each block holds a part at a controlled angle for out-of-position access. Like every block in the system, they interface directly with the Large X-Block and Rectangle Blocks for expanded configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Triangle \"V\" Blocks (1\" × 2\" × 3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePair these together for a deep-V tube rest, or combine with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-246-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"246 x block\"\u003e2,4,6 X-Block\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"#https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-123-dual-set-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"123 block set\"\u003e1,2,3 Dual Set\u003c\/a\u003e for the full system — or step up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/collections\/workholding-and-positioning\/products\/x-blocks-master-kit-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"x block master kit\"\u003eX-Blocks Master Kit\u003c\/a\u003e and get everything at once.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComplete the System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/collections\/workholding-and-positioning\/products\/x-blocks-master-kit-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"x blocks master kit\"\u003eX-Blocks Master Kit \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-246-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"2,4,6 x block\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2,4,6 X-Block\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/products\/x-block-123-dual-set-modular-positioning-workholding-system\" title=\"123 block set\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e1,2,3 Dual Set\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tig Aesthetics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48942120992925,"sku":"903-71302-0123","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/3624\/6685\/files\/IMG_8293.jpg?v=1790106526"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tigaesthetics.com\/en-au\/collections\/workholding-and-positioning.oembed","provider":"Tig Aesthetics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}