Dead Simple Bench Dogs | Table Saw Worktable

[@triplex86]

Very, very clever. The proprietary bench dog systems are so eye wateringly expensive and this is a very practical, cheap solution. Thank you.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

You’re welcome. And even though I’ve moved on to a proper workbench and even own an MFT for site work, I still come back to this method often as it’s so flexible and (as you say) cheap. Thanks for watching.

[@PeterRattenbury]

It is possible to purchase screws with a wing nut head making the assembly neater. Great little video, am on my way to my workshop to implement your idea. Keep them coming !

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks Peter for the comment. I’ve a few more ideas like this to come.

[@stuffoflardohfortheloveof]

Nice idea and calmly, quietly presented. 👍

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thank you kindly! It's the only way I know how.

[@jamesallen6007]

Simplicity at its best. Well done.

[@malcolmcoward7480]

Nicely done Karl, simple and informative. More knowledge filed away. Thank you.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks Malcolm.

[@scottbrown3444]

simple and great. thanks for the good ideas

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thank=you.

[@SteveMonk1956]

Excellent Idea 👍

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks Steve.

[@DessieTots]

I don’t have a drill press and the wing nuts would get in the way of planing..?

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks for the comment. And yes they do get in the way if planing. I later switched them out for socket head bolts that sat below the dogs I made.

[@rsamaran]

That’s brilliant, thank you so much for sharing 😀 I was regretting getting my Keter work bench as it’s a pain for champing but this will help me create a top for it with bench dogs 😀

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks for the comment. And you're welcome.

[@AndyCPugh]

That's cracking. Thank you for going into more detail. You could put another row further back and put a rail so that you can use an Izzy Swan style rail and wedge clamp for panels.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

No problem Andy. Just responding to audience feedback. I do plan to add more holes. They take a couple of minutes each so I'll add them as I need them, I guess.

[@AndyCPugh]

I guess as you are using threaded inserts rather than t-nuts that you can put more in in any position that you want/need.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Yes that's right. The ones I used were from Screwfix and were 13mm long.

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Love these! Couldn’t wait to see how you made them. I’ve got my bolts and I’m having a go at doing my own version of these tomorrow- thanks for sharing!! 🌲🦊🌲👍

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Be sure to let me know how you get on. K.

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Strawbyte Workshop will do, I’m making a separate bench top to lift on and off my main bench. Will send photos if I get it done tomorrow.

[@Chris-pv2ht]

Great idea, good use of all space you have

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks Chris. Space is such a premium a decent woodworking bench wouldn't have allowed me to have the table saw.

[@CasualDIY]

Great video and awsome idea! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks.

[@kevinjamesparr552]

Dear Carl from whom did you buy the inserts for bench dogs.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

They're from Screwfix. They're hard to find but are listed as: INSERT NUTS TYPE D M6 and come in 13MM or 20MM version is packs of 50

[@kevinjamesparr552]

@@StrawbyteWorkshop Thank you kindly

[@napnic]

Very handy mate. I hope to see them in use in future projects. ;-)

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Cheers. Making cabinets this weekend, so they'll be deployed to stop stuff slipping about when I'm drilling out the dowels on the panels. Keep watching...

[@simonmills2375]

Brilliant idea. Thanks

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sunglint]

I like this idea a lot, and could see it being very useful. But one of the common threads in woodworking worktops is to avoid metal, thus many of the benchdog systems use wood, plastic or aluminum dogs, all of which are soft and less likely to damage or destroy a carbide blade or a nice chisel. Still, some great ideas, and I really appreciate the many examples.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks for the comment. If I were to do the project again I would fit the threaded inserts from the underside. That would leave the top surface free of metal.

[@MrJinga27]

Hi very useful...l'm in the uk too ..can l ask where you bought the threaded inserts from.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Screwfix. Thanks for watching.

[@paulgrubb3270]

Where did you get your threaded inserts from?

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Screwfix in the UK

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

They're hard to find but are listed as: INSERT NUTS TYPE D M6 and come in 13MM or 20MM version is packs of 50

[@PhilCannonWoodworking]

Great little system.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks Phil.

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Had an idea to save sanding, use the hole cutter on the edge of the length of wood and then you have a flat edge already, also won’t get stuck in the hole saw! 🌲🦊🌲🤗

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

That's very good. I like that. I've got an 'Easy knobs' short vid coming (came indoors for the podcast before filming the hole-saw bit) and I'm gonna borrow your idea for that too..

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Strawbyte Workshop great!! Glad I could help. Hope to make my bench dig bench this week - didn’t get it done last week!! Too many projects!! 🌲🦊🌲👌

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Me too and I am having to force myself to focus on shop organisation/storage projects that aren't filmed just to get them done and stuff tidied away.

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Strawbyte Workshop I know that feeling too! Good luck 🤗🌲🦊🌲

[@groygroy1255]

Did you use bolts and threaded inserts instead of more traditional friction fit dowels because of the thickness of the top? I prefer to be able to just drop the dogs in and pull them out, rather than having to screw them.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Hi - thanks for the comment. So yes threaded inserts were used as the top is only 18mm. This was a project that evolved. The top made for better use of the table saw, the engineers vice needed a place to be fixed that wasn't permanent, hence the initial use of threaded inserts and then the idea expanded from there. You're right, of course, friction fit dogs would be way preferable but this approach works well for me.

[@atowning]

That's a neat system

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

I am glad you think so. Please share if you haven't already! Thanks for watching.

[@misterm7086]

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing!

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

You're welcome.

[@ragtie6177]

Very good

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks.

[@michaelgoldsmith635]

Very clever. However, if you don’t mind a bit of constructive criticism, you can simplify your design just by using wing bolts to start with and save quite a bit of time and a few dollars in hardware.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks for your comment and feedback. I hadn't really considered wing bolts but your right the design would be greatly simplified. In the UK wing bolts or thumb-screws are not a commonly available here. In metric sizes you tend to find only nuts.

[@tbmakes4912]

Love that!!!! Thanks for sharing! #KeepMaking

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

No problems. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@antonbatubara9795]

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[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Hey thanks for the comment. I'm always delighted to learn where people watch my videos from.

[@squiddyathome]

genius really yes...

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Thanks Terence.