In this episode i demonstrate a simple index drilling jig for aligning dog holes.
Diy workbench with dog holes. I have a pretty quick and easy method so let s get started. They both fit the 3 4 holes. How to drill perfectly vertical bench dog holes in your workbench a woodworking bench is more than just a table to lay your tools and project parts on. Two of the most notable are bench cookies from rockler and bench dog stops from kreg.
Making bench dogs for less than 1. This is where my. Since you have drilled dozens of 3 4 bench dog holes in your workbench you say to yourself i should get at least ten of these. They are 3 4 holes drilled into the work surface i used a 3 4 forstner bit and a drill that accept various bench accessories.
Episode 3 drilling workbench dog holes using a simple alignment indexing jig. Find your drill bit. If you ve never heard of or seen bench dogs before these are a must have for any workbench. Making bench dog holes holdfast holes in your workbench top.
Popular woodworking magazine managing editor glen d. How to make a jig to aid in accurately drilling repeatable workbench dog holes in a benchtop for tools like holdfasts and wonder pups. This entire table can be made from one huge sheet of plywood or you can buy the lumber cut to the sizes given. In the shop with tom grissom ph d.
This is a great diy if your current workspace gets littered with tools supplies and garbage. Huey shows you how to make perfect evenly spaced dog holes in your workbench top using a router. Cut dowel to length. Making my workbench a multifunction table with extra dog holes and clamping options https amzn to 2razhmd https amzn to 2rd6iyb donate to support the cha.
Used well your bench is an all in one three dimensional clamping solution that will allow you to hold your work on any of its edges or faces. Also discussed is selecting the right type of drill bit. You just finished building your brand new workbench and now it is time to look for some accessories. Now i ll move onto making bench dog holes and holdfast holes.
This has a place for everything so you can keep everything in its place.