Thought I would post this here as I thought most of the folks that would use this are using hand tools.
Pretty simple way to accomplish this.
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09-20-2011, 03:32 PM #1
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Drilling bench dog holes in a workbench
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09-20-2011, 05:24 PM #2
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I did mine by hand, yes I had to sweat a bit, but with a sharp auger bit, it really was not that hard, and what is wrong with a little sweat, burned a few calories for sure
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09-20-2011, 05:27 PM #3
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Just a question...why couldn't one use a plunge router & a spiral up cut bit?
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09-20-2011, 05:47 PM #4
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I have done it several ways. The plunge router is tops in my experience. I really like his built in backer board on the guide. That was always a clumsy issue for me; clamping on a separate backer. I am just now considering more dog holes so this comes at a great time. Many thanks Rich.
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09-20-2011, 06:14 PM #5
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What is the common spacing for Dog holes 6"?
I'm thinking with the plunge router mounted to a jig the would center the router every 6" or so on pre-drawn indexing lines then clamped down this would be real easy."Forget the flat stuff slap something on the spinny thing and lets go, we're burning daylight" Bart Leetch
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09-20-2011, 11:55 PM #6
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dont see why that wouldnt work Bart. In his video he spaced his dog holes 3-1/2 oc.
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09-21-2011, 01:50 AM #7
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I just finished a dozen at 6" http://www.familywoodworking.org/for...ad.php?t=25195
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09-21-2011, 03:54 AM #8
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Well, on a real workbench
you would need a VERY long bit to use your router to make the holes
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03-29-2012, 08:45 PM #9
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I used a brace and bit to drill the dog holes in my bench. The top is almost 4" thick and it was the only tool I had to drill that deep. I then went underneath to relieve the holes so the hold downs could wedge and lock in properly.
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03-30-2012, 12:12 AM #10
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OK, dog holes aren't something I'm familiar with, so help me a little here. The Workmate table by B&D has 3/4" holes in it, as do my Jobmate work tables from Canadian Tire. The only things I have to put in the holes are some stop blocks about 3/4" high. What else can I get to put in the holes, and where would I shop for them? I am going to make some low-profile stoppers to allow me to plane some thin stock, but what else is around?
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