I bought 3 sets but i may get more for my spray booth table too.
Bench dogs for wood. By using round bench dogs i can make sure that every hole is also suitable for a holdfast making the bench top versatile without littering it with all manner of holes. They fit snugly in the bench holes and work well with my 30 wide wood vise for large glue ups. That s why kevin and john both prefer dogs that utilize springs that press against the holes to hold the dogs at various heights. I also like to use dogs and holdfasts along the front face of my bench whether its in a deep apron board jack or the leg and i feel these areas lend themselves to round holes.
Powertec 71159 aluminum bench dogs inch x 2 3 8 inches spring loaded hold down for workbenches 2 pack 4 8 out of 5 stars 7 9 99 9. These aluminum bench dogs fit snugly into the 3 4 holes drilled into the bench. Towards the back and rear of the bench is useful for holding battens. Wood made bench dogs can handle much more force you will ever be able to apply on it.
Ideal for all workbenches that have 3 4 dia. So here is a short instructable on how to build your own bench dogs for almost nothing. Don t over think it. Bench dogs are an inexpensive solution for holding stock in place for belt sanding hand planing and securing other objects.
I drilled 3 4 holes for bench dogs in my workbench that unfortunately aren t spot on perpendicular to the top as a result my shopmade dogs made with 3 4 dowels don t sit flat photo above how can i fix this. If you already have round holes in your bench top for dogs then they re probably come in for the holdfasts as well. Manny rivera austin texas. If not then i d try starting out with just a couple of holes when you need them then add more if you find yourself needing more.
Who need brass bench dogs. See photo below the only problem. The spring on the side ensures that they do not slip deeper into the holes yet are easy to pull out of the bench. Bench dogs made of brass are sold for about 15 each.
It s simple to make effective bench dogs from a length of dowel rod attached to a small block of wood. These tools are built for the long haul and designed with the serious woodworker in mind. You can t adjust the dog s height for project parts of varying thickness. The tiny brad points are helpful when painting to reduce surface contact and for drying.
Bench dog tools are used by woodworking professionals serious hobbyists educational institutions and the adventurous beginner looking to expand their abilities with tools of uncompromising quality and value. I have a traditional woodworking bench made of 4 inch thick oak. With low profile 7 16 for working with 1 2 thick material and up. Kreg 4 piece bench dogs.
Ask anyone who s ever used a bench dog product.