Bench Dog Spacing
They can also be used as standoffs to keep work elevated off your workbench.
Bench dog spacing. If it s a quick release it won t be a huge deal but it s nice not to need to open the vise to get a bench dog or holddown in the vertical row. Remember that you want to have your holdfasts in hand first so you can measure their reach. There s not even a standard shape for dog holes round is popular these days because it s easy to make round holes but square bench dogs and holes are very traditional.
For example if the vise s jaws can hold a board up to 6 1 2 secure any board up to that size between the jaws. 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. Sjoebergs bench dog set 4 pieces shank 3 4 inch.
Once you have all your marks look at the layout and ensure that you are clear in all directions especially underneath the bench if you need to make adjustments now is the time. Let us know how it turns out. I got a great deal on a new workbench but it does not have any pre drilled holes.
New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. These bench dogs made of plastic fit the sjöbergs children s workbench junior and the workbench duo and any workbench table top with 19 mm or 3 4 inch wide holes. This thread is archived.
It s certainly possible but a tool that depended on a specific hole spacing would have a very small market since there s no standard spacing. Then i finish boring the hole with a spade bit. 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.
A ball locking device holds the bench dog in place. The center to center spacing of your bench dog holes should be slightly less than the travel of your vise. David on nov 29 2018.
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. The shaft is slightly undersized 18 5 mm to avoid jamming in the hole. I prefer to use a powerful chorded drill so i don t burn up the motor on my battery powered drill.
Bench dog hole spacing. Do you have a question for wwgoa. But a board larger than that must be secured between the vise dog and a bench dog.
Bench dogs fit snugly into openings drilled i. After you have determined the spacing between the holes and how far in from the edge of the bench you want them start to mark where the center of those holes should be. Click the image to download the pdf diagram to help you place your first dog holes.
That way you ll be certain that regardless of the length of the material you re trying to hold in the dogs you ll be able to catch it.
