So seeing as i just built a new workbench myself and had to ask myself this question i thought it was time to come up with something more definitive.
Dog holes for workbench. Dog holes are used to secure what are called bench dogs often made of medium hard woods such as mahogany cherry and or walnut. 4 3 out of 5 stars 60. Free shipping by amazon. Eligible for free shipping.
This is so you can stabilize the wood for handplaning and joinery. But where to start. Where do i put my dog holes. As i mentioned in the previous workbench videos bench dogs allow you to wedge your work piece between the tail vise and the bench dogs that sit in your bench dog holes.
1 16 of 570 results for bench dog clamps skip to main search results amazon prime. Mark the row of dogholes on your bench aligning the mark with the dog on your bench s vise. 3 4 dog hole bushing not required but highly recommended more below 3 4 auger bit more below crosscut saw drill and other assorted tools length of 2x4 some 3 4 plywood and other scraps. So i present my foolproof secret to.
Typically dog holes measure of an inch in diameter spaced 2 3 inches apart depending on the length of your workbench and your specific needs. Popular woodworking magazine managing editor glen d. That depends is usually the answer i give and that probably frustrates more than it helps. I m an advocate for as few holes as possible at first and to add them as needed later.
Workbench peg brake stops for 3 4in holes in 1 2in or thicker material. Clamp the guide in place along with a backer board to prevent tear out on the bottom of the bench. Ideally space the dog holes so you can secure a board of any width to the workbench ken so start by measuring your vise s capacity. Draw a crosshatch to locate the first hole.
So many people ask me where to drill hole for their dogs on their new workbench. Then position the drilling guide s alignment marks with those on the bench. But a board larger than that must be secured between the vise dog and a bench dog. Get it as soon as wed jun 3.