Workbench Dog Hole Size

The dowels will need to be cut down to size to make useful bench dogs.

Workbench dog hole size. These marks should be aligned. 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. Wide by 75 in. Top to bottom round dog holes 3 4 in.

For drilling the dog holes lee valley offers 3 4 07j02 48 33 and 20mm 07j16 20 35 drill bits that are 6 long overall with 3 5 8 of fluting enough to go through the jig and a 2 thick bench top. Diy bench dogs step 1. I ve found very few instances of needed to counterbore the. Front apron 13 4 in.

O c are aligned with dogs in end vise. Then bore dog holes in 6 increments from the center of the first hole until you run out of benchtop. Your guide to workbench dog hole placement a couple of years ago. Long front vise jaw 3 in.

Cut dowel to length. Mark the location for the entrance and exit hole on the 2 4. Square dog holes made to fit metal dogs tilting 3 toward end vise and 6 in. Drill through the 2 4.

Dia are aligned with dog holes in front vise jaw. Thick by 6 in. Inside face beveled 1 8 in. Now clamp the 2 4 on edge to your benchtop and use the plumb holes as an oversized doweling jig to guide your auger bit.

How long your dogs. Wide by 18 in. Also be sure to measure the post of your holdfasts to determine the hole size and if you are unsure about the grip test bore some holes to determine if any counterbore is necessary to facilitate holdfast grip. If your entrance and exit holes both hit the mark the hole is plumb.

A dog in this hole can now hold a board from 6 to 12 1 2 overlapping the vise capacity just a little.