Bundle taytools 468631 pack of 4 each 3 4 x 2 1 4 inches bench dogs hold downs for workbenches anodized aluminum side springs 4 8 out of 5 stars 26 17 99 17.
Woodworkers bench dogs. 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. Ask anyone who s ever used a bench dog product. Bench dogs probably came along to accompany a tail vice and these were one of the later developments in bench design.
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. These aluminum bench dogs fit snugly into the 3 4 holes drilled into the bench. You can t adjust the dog s height for project parts of varying thickness. Ideal for all workbenches that have 3 4 dia.
Bench dogs are an inexpensive solution for holding stock in place for belt sanding hand planing and securing other objects. They are about 2 1 2 inches long and are solid aluminum and very sturdy. 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.
Our wadkin line shaft machines will give us a very similar set up to what you had.