Bench dogs

Where to Place Your Bench Dogs: I tortured myself for months (6 to be exact) on this particular subject: WHERE DO I PUT MY DOG HOLES??? I watched a few videos (there aren't many out there) and read as much as i could on the subject. The last thing i wanted to do is ruin my bench t…

I get a lot of use out of my bench dogs, but they don’t always cooperate with odd shapes. When it came time to rout a round piece, I made these bench dogs to hold it.

Adding bench dog holes makes any worksurface more versatile. Here's a simple way to get consistent, accurate holes.

Bench dogs are some of the most used accessories in my shop. That said, I often need more stability than one alone can provide. What I came up with is the bench dog stop you see here.

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Pop Up Bench Dogs: I wanted to add a bench dog to my work table. Why not make it a pop up bench dog? I picked up a cheap IKEA push latch. Please observe this is not my original idea - I adapted it and made my version of it described here. Here is a short video of all…

I drill all of the dog holes in my workbench top with a wood owl auger bit. I used a router and a chamfering bit to chamfer the rim of all the dog holes.

Having options for holding workpieces on the surface of your bench is always good. This simple block earns its keep in the category of clamping assistant.

DIY Bench Dogs: Bench dogs are a work bench accessory used to clamp work down to the table, or used as a stop when planing or sanding a piece. They can also be used as standoffs to keep work elevated off your workbench. Bench dogs fit snugly into openings drilled i…

Bench dog