Make the best out of your MFT-style workbench! All Bench dogs accessories!

This video is about all the bench dog accessories I could get. It is a short overview of all the things that are possible and how to get the most out of your MFT-style workbench.
Plans of my workbench and other shop improvement products I designed can be found on my website.
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More information about the products used in this video you can find here:
Benchdogs:
Benchdog Tools has an extensive assortment of Bench dogs. They are of high quality, and I can recommend them all.
This link goes to their assortment. benchdogs.co.u...
UJK Assortment of Benchdogs
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Ruwi support rails
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Specific links
Bessey WNS set: amzn.to/45GquMt
Veiko Rail Guide Clamps: www.banggood.c...
Hold Down CLamp: www.banggood.c...
Hold Down Clamp Long: www.banggood.c...
Benchdog tools Magnetic plugs: benchdogs.co.u...
Benchdog tools chamfer tool: benchdogs.co.u...
UJK support dogs: www.tagserve.c...
UJK Parf Guide system
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My Personal Banggood favorite of all time!
1. Hongdui Edge Trimmer
www.banggood.c...
2. Doweling Jig / Multi-row puncher
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3. 20-watt diode laser
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4. Drill guide cabinet jig
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5. T-ruler
www.banggood.c...
6. Precision square
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7. Miter square
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8. Miter square brass
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9. Height gauge
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My name is Dennis and I am from Hooked on Wood.
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Products I use in my workshop.
Table saw with dust system:
Felder 740S Slider
Felder 140
Workbench:
Incra master-R-router lift
AEG 1400w router
Incra 25" SL positioner with Wonder Fence
Drill press: Jet JDP 15B
Miter saw: Festool Kapex 60
Different links to products I use
Clamps:
Axminster trade hold-down clamps
Piher Rail guide clamps
Micro Jig dovetail clamps
Bessey parallel clamps
Axminster trade parallel clamps
Push blocks
Micro Jig Gripper
Incra Push block
Thank you for viewing.
Best regards,
Dennis

[@cafecybernz]

Those lockable support rails, with anti slip covers and rail guides for clamps, seem awesome!

[@Juniordc21]

Incredibly thoughtful, I wish someone of your experience would do more videos and content on production theory and methodology. I became foreman of a big high end scenic shop and for ideas I have about certain things I wish there more conversations being had on wood fabrication subjects.

[@Andrew_Sherman]

Dennis, I want to thank you for all you do. This is just what I needed as I am building my own version of an MFT table since I got the idea from you and Peter Millard. You are producing one of my favorite channels. Keep up the good work!

[@frederickmichaud6783]

I’m not done building the workbench yet, but the plans are very well detailed and now I have a nice shopping list of things to get. Looking forward to that second part to turn the bench into an accurate tablesaw. Great Video once again Dennis!

[@HookedonWood]

Great! Thanks and good luck building it👍

[@Justin-fb7ni]

What is the black material on top of bench?

[@karemart74]

Wondering the same

[@frederickmichaud6783]

@@Justin-fb7ni it’s full colored mdf

[@DeSuenner]

I just found your channel and you gained a instant sub. Simple, well constructed, thought through, good looking desings, no shenanigans. This will be one of the videos I´ll keep pulling up time and time again for Ideas. Thank you for your great work!

[@WoodDrop]

Ayo, the apostrophe key Is 2 keys right to the "L" key.. don't forget it😂😉 your videos are great, thanks Dennis

[@HookedonWood]

🤣🤣

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

You’ve really done your research on this one Denis there’s so many great products on the market that I wasn’t aware of. Thanks for doing what you do you have created such a great website and channel and of course one hell of an amazing and awesome workshop.

[@66meikou]

You have excellent ideas and thoughts. Your workshop is the best I've ever seen. As an architect, I particularly like all the details.

[@mambojambostudio]

I just found your page and I'm very impressed by the information you provide! Thank you!

[@kevinwhitcomb4495]

Love to see a video on this workbench!

[@quixoticjedi942]

The machinist and OCD in me loves all these precise bench tools.

[@MarkSWilliams27]

I always enjoy your videos, Denis. Thank you.

[@joeg7755]

Great job Denis!

[@elpresidente8730]

I just love your work, it inspires me to be a better wood worker.

[@umitdolap1733]

Beste Dennis, Vandaag heb ik uw reeks china tools bekeken en ik ben zo blij dat ik dat heb gedaan. Als een DHZ'er die niet veel te besteden heeft kan ik alsnog kwalitatief goed gereedschap aanschaffen voor een redelijke prijs. Op dit ogenblik ben ik een kleine werkbank aan het bouwen en de ideeën die u op uw videos laat zien zal ik zeker toepassen. Hartelijk dank voor al uw video-bijdragen, ik kijk nu al uit naar de rest. Groeten uit Groningen, Umit Dolap

[@josepargemi833]

Hello Dennis, your videos are incredible, as always. But I would like to see a video of how you made this magnificent workbench. Thank you

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

Me too! I love his other workbench, but I would love to see details (or even plans!) for this workbench as well!!

[@bradb8292]

They are now shipping the Bessey MFT clamps to the US. I've been waiting for over a year! I had given up hope they would ever sell them overseas. Thanks

[@Jeedehem]

Maybe it is the slickness of the tools and accessories, maybe it’s the accent - or perhaps is it both, and I’m saying this as a compliment: this video felt like I was touring a vilain’s high tech lair.

[@raefr228]

Can you provide plans for the work bench in this video? Would be great to see a dedicated video of you building this work bench.

[@horstschneider9318]

hello Dennis, thanks for the really great videos and tips. The new workshop turned out great. I would also like to build a multifunctional workbench like this. Could you maybe tell me what kind of plastic the plate with the dog holes is made of? And keep it up.

[@God_has_spoken]

Plans for the workbench plz it is literally perfect (the height adjustable one)

[@JM-pg1jv]

those ruwi rails are around 250 per rail including the 2 needed clamps

[@markpapp8784]

Thanks for another informative video! Those RUWI rails are almost certainly the solution to a bench redesign for my small garage but they're not cheap, so thanks... I think! I agree completely re, the Bessey horizontal clamps; they were a revelation and one of the most useful tools I have. I don't use the UJK fence / stop system any more, ever since you showcased the Hongdui planing stops, which just drop into the table without any drama at all. I really like them. I bought a Bench Dogs fence and flag stops, which really work well. Please keep making your videos, even though they keep costing me money...

[@jeffolsen3228]

Those RUWI rails look really cool and handy. Doesn’t look like you can get them in the USA though 😢

[@newera3757]

Very nice setup you got. I can only imagine took years of try and error but result is so worth it! Where I can buy this black table tops from?

[@EvanDunville]

Great Video, the bench is a masterpiece and i really like all the accessories, i didnt know they made so many. I recently bought some 20mm dogs and some long posts for my track saw from Temu. Ill see if they work well soon.

[@AlexanderTomenendal]

Thank you for the great overview, Denis! I was wondering how you decided between 19mm (3/4") and 20mm dog holes. Assuming this was something you thought about.

[@mindyhall4638]

Fantastic video; getting ready to build a 2nd workbench and really love what you have done. I am going to go back and check out your website as I’m sure the hydraulic lift is covered that you have for your bench. So excited to see all the possibilities. Thanks!

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Dennis, great video on your MFT and bench dog's and your other clamping accesories, looking forward to the next one ,take care. best wishes from, Wrexham WALES

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

I have a lot of dog-hole bench accessories too- and I made every one of them. That is what being a maker is. IMHO the chamfer style depth set is inferior and weakens the hole, plus there is a danger of catching the edge if it is not fully home. I use a step dog system- the shank is 20mm, but the shaft is 21mm. Gives positive location, requires no modification to the table, and can be used interchangeably with most jigs. Does not stop 'normal' dogs being used. No edges to risk the workpiece. All upside and no downside.

[@HookedonWood]

I do not see any reason why the small chamfer weakens the hole. But I have always used the dogholes you have before, and I can not say anything bad about them. But I prefer these. They have these kinds of bench dogs also with a screw treaty that will sunk in your workbench and this way you can screw jigs to your workbench. In my opinion it gives extra possibilities. But I didn't find any disadvantages. Still think both styles are comparable

[@arthureagle6150]

Please tell me what material the work surface is made of, is it possible to get a link to the manufacturer? Thank you.

[@markroth8962]

Dennis, are you going to do a video or make plans for the for the Felder lift table bench? I purchased your bundle. Is the bench top,the same dimensions on the bench and lift table?

[@HookedonWood]

Yes, in the future. I have to make a new version with a torsion box structure and some other small adjustments. When that is ready and I am convinced I am on the right track. I will release a video and plans

[@anthonyr.3799]

Hello , truly enjoy your videos, pretty thorough and clean. I wanted to let you I know I followed the links for colored mdf in the US and the only linked that worked or had the material in stock was Trinity. I am looking to using the colored mdf.

[@mitchblackmore5230]

What is it with through colour mdf being so rare in North America? I can't find it ANYWHERE in Canada.

[@Dr.H_Woodworks]

Perfect explanation! When will the plans for this workbench be available Dennis?

[@carlnewton1126]

I absolutely love this work bench but for one thing the Felder hydraulic base, they are so expensive so it puts me off building one. Could you find some alternatives and test them against the Felder, perhaps a fixed and mobile version? Keep up the good work. 👍

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

You could always look at a motorcycle lift from Harbor Freight or the like, and adapt it to work with a bench! I'm tempted to do the same to be honest...

[@paulbackhouse2065]

This video has got me thinking - I have a hydraulic dog grooming table that is no longer required and is just taking up room in my workshop. All I need is a copy of the plans for this mft table version 😀

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

@@paulbackhouse2065 That would be awesome!! I do wish Dennis would do a more in-depth video on his MFT table, but you could also make something to your own dimensions, since you'd possibly have to adapt any dimensions of his to your lift table anyways...

[@paulbackhouse2065]

@@Shadoweclipse1386 I am guessing that the MFT table top is essentially just a box that sits over the existing hydraulic table top. I might have a go and see if I can make it look as good as the one Dennis made 😀 Will have to invest in some of the MFT templates and dogs. Ironic that I will need MFT dogs for my dog grooming table 😂

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

@@paulbackhouse2065 That would be really awesome!! I hope it works out for you!!

[@joseeduardobolisfortes]

Loved your workbench layout but, personally, I don't need the lift system. So, I intend to make a version with drawers instead. 😊

[@HookedonWood]

Should be no problem of course😀

[@mattivirta]

all can made in home DIY and lot lot cheapen, stupid waste money buy this.

[@TheTranq]

Lots of great options and ideas.

[@hofmannhermann]

I like your Videos and your Equipmet. Very proffessional. One Question please. What is the Dog Hole grid dimension. Center Hole to Center Hole? Thanx

[@mustangnut351]

Love your content! So well presented and packed with great information. Thank you! I’m wondering if the dog accessories you use will work with a bench top made from 2 sheets of 3/4” plywood?

[@MCsCreations]

Thanks a bunch for all the tips, Dennis! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Curious_Skeptic]

I really want to build an MFT. Starting from almost nothing after divorce, it's overwhelming. TOO many options. No wife to answer to? Sky is the limit? Now what to build. Only tool I know I'm ordering for sure is the festool track saw and dust collection. I want to have a dust free shop in the basement that is light weight. Leasing a home for two years and no assurance I will be here after that. Most likely will be moving to a home with a large shop after this. Everything must be able to be broken back down to move with ease. Heavy stuff will stay in the large garage. Basement shop is a secondary shop/temp shop. Table saw, if I bother, would be in garage, and professionally moved if such time comes. Thinking Grizzle sliding saw... And professional edge bander. Love your shop. Using this as my gold standard.

[@chuckgrumble5440]

I would buy a dashboard mft table and rail henge , then by the time you move to a home with large shop you will know if you really want a mft table or not

[@Curious_Skeptic]

@@chuckgrumble5440 After I researched Dash-Board MFT at $1800+, A Festool MFT looks cheap! LOL. Pretty sure I'd just invest in building my own table at that price. 1800 would buy me materials, accessories, the FESTOOL dust extractor, and still have money left over. These companies are really over priced for what you get. Found an amazing build by a youtuber that I might use as inspiration. WHo knows. Future is bright :)

[@jbwise2002]

How did he run that track saw on top of the work surface without cutting into the work surface

[@newt2010]

Good video and info. Thank you.

[@colindoesdiy]

Very informative video as usual Dennis, so many MFT accessories to consider, I particularly like the Bessey side clamps 😁

[@williamdoyle649]

Dennis,you are my MFT go to guy!Well researched .Great content.

[@TheMaximussx]

I love the table top... is it plastic material or something else?

[@edehrenwlad1408]

Mr HOW can you pls tell me a little bit about how you modified your Fat 300 to build this bench? it would be very helpful. Thanks for your channel

[@johnr8106]

Thanks for the video. I'm looking forward to part 2 since i'm starting to design my tiny workshop. I'm wondering if i should buy a small table saw or if i have enough with the mft and a track saw? Any thoughts? Thanks

[@HookedonWood]

I would start with a track saw. When you will consider a small table saw later, you will always use the track saw to cut the big sheet in more manageable pieces. There are very accurate alternatives for the track saw on you workbench. I will show some in the next episode.

[@johnr8106]

@@HookedonWood thanks!

[@radboudski]

Je blijft maar doorgaan met upgraden. Mijn aandacht heeft het! 💪 Mijn eerste ladeblok geïnspireerd op de jouwe staat op papier en wordt binnenkort gemaakt. Wel met enige aanpassingen op mijn situatie, het principe is het zelfde. Bedankt voor de coole video’s 🙏🍀

[@maurolimaok]

Nice channel!

[@justinvellier6220]

I like all the black MDF tops. I can't seam to find anyone who has it here in the states. ill have to just settle for the brown

[@שילבנון]

Does anyone manage to understand what the video is, the size of the holes in the table and what is their distance?

[@definfected]

Another great video!! Thanks for sharing!! Much ❤ Dennis!!

[@moverstromcoleman]

Thank you so much Dennis! I have one question - do the Ruwi support rails come with the locking dogs or did you purchase them separately, it is not clear on the Ruwi web page. Thank you again.

[@thecateman]

de que material es la tabla negra

[@northeastcorals]

Great content

[@sixpotshot]

Excellent as always ✨

[@JonPeroutka]

Hi, what material is the top of your workbench? is that black MDF or something else?

[@chrisosborn6921]

Where did you find the black MFT top?

[@hasankahveci7749]

Çok güzel bir çalışma tezgahı büyük emek mevcut. Çalışması harika bir duygu olmalı. Maalesef benim için bir hayel bu tezgahı yapmak için gerekli malzemelere ulaşmak zor

[@shanechelone7381]

Do you have plans to this specific workbench build?

[@jiripecka2685]

krásný stůl

[@divatamer194]

What is the top of that bench made of?

[@505zo6]

Dennis, what kind of wood is the black top?

[@fine_woodworking]

+1 to this question - what is that black top material?

[@VulgrDisplay]

It's black MDF. Seems to be extremely hard to find in the USA.

[@wesandell]

Those dog hole plugs address my main concern with having a big mft table. If I use it as an assembly table, I know I'll drop things through the holes or have dust falling down through the holes. But having plugs would make it a solid top most of time and prevent dust from falling down into lower area.

[@HookedonWood]

Totally agree😀

[@gianmariacazzaniga3874]

I was considering buy the magnetic plugs for my MFT style bench. My only doubt is about using a vacuum to clean the top and the risk to suck them up...

[@mr.v465]

Hee Dennis, Welke finish gebruik je van Rubio, en hoe verwerk je deze precies (stappen plan), wellicht een filmpje? Ik ben voornamelijk benieuwd voor het gebruik op het zwarte MDF.

[@MrPatdeeee]

Kind Sir, thanks for your teaching us that is the BEST! You are truly a "Cut" above.

[@williamstead6354]

Bessey's horizontal clamps are great indeed - far better than e.g. Festool's corresponding clamps. Cheaper, too. As for other clamps that work well with mft benches, I highly recommend Axminster's quick action guide rail clamps. It is my go-to clamp for nine jobs out of ten.

[@BKOLOMAY]

Are you going to have plans for this big workbench?

[@samrix5793]

Great video! I already have some of these accessory and sure i will be buying some more

[@HookedonWood]

Hi, Sam! Nice to hear something from you again:-)

[@mandopando68]

What is the black material called on your work bench ?

[@jablot5054]

Painted wood.

[@adrianturtle1985]

Hey Dennis, do you have the plans available for this bench or only your router bench? Cheers, Adrian

[@HookedonWood]

At this moment only the router bench.

[@riaanvanwyk4904]

Hi Dennis, are you planning to add the bench plans at some point, or not something you would be looking to do?

[@drnicholaspratt]

Do you have a build video of this workbench?

[@HookedonWood]

Not yet. I plan this in the future

[@marcosbatista6227]

Gosto muito das explicações do mft e também so sistema parff guide system do Criador Peter parfitt, e você me surpreendeu com a qualidade do seu trabalho também, muito feliz por ter encontrado seu canal, da para se ver que você ama o que faz , lindo seu trabalho ❤ obrigado!

[@HookedonWood]

😀🙏

[@p8ntblr1]

Do you have plans for the bigger workbench?

[@HookedonWood]

Will be in the future!

[@88tat27]

it's like RR workbench

[@devinhart7288]

Loved the video! Are there also plans for your adjustable work table?

[@HookedonWood]

There will be in the future. Because t I have to make some changes first. There are a few thinks that keep it away from perfect.

[@edmundhayes7982]

I wish I had this type of bench.

[@Capnwessles]

This guy workbenches.

[@jorgefernandez8016]

What material is the top of your workbench?

[@HookedonWood]

It is called full colored Black MDF.

[@widerstandjetzt7661]

endgeil!!!

[@PaulDance]

Hi Dennis, love your reviews. I currently have the Felder FAT300S in the basket and would love to build a similar workbench to yours. Do you plan to make any plans / videos for that one too? Thanks!

[@HookedonWood]

There will be in the future. Because t I have to make some changes first. There are a few thinks that keep it away from perfect.

[@dfinma]

What is MFT?

[@stefanr9653]

What are you using to keep your black MDF workbenches clean/black? RubioHybrid Wood Protector Black?

[@Reign_In_Blood_963]

I'm betting it's not MDF, but another similar engineered product like Valchromat. I've seen it available in the US for commercial applications, but never able to source it locally.

[@stefanr9653]

@@Reign_In_Blood_963 dunno how often you've watched his videos, but the build his stuff out of black colored MDF. And he doesn't live in the US.. he's from netherland

[@Scotty476]

Are your workbench tops Valchromat? What are people using in the US that is better than MDF?

[@HookedonWood]

Yes, It is something similar as Valchromat. IT is called Full Colored Black MDF. I think a good quality Medite MDF is strong and dense enough to be an alternative, apart from the color.

[@jamesralston6761]

Hi Denis what make is your workbench lift mechanism for height adjustment.thanks

[@HookedonWood]

That is the Felder Fat 300S

[@andybrook-dobson726]

They’re really expensive aren’t they?!

[@HookedonWood]

Yes, they are. When you want fix adjustable work benches I found them a bit more affordable. But I can not say anything else than it is very convenient to have a height adjustable workbench. But luckily not necessary

[@domenicbarone3215]

Not able to purchase the " RUWI " products ....No shipping to Australia....They seam to be a very useful equipment...

[@HookedonWood]

Sorry to hear that! Maybe you can sent them an email.

[@bartomiejkos370]

Wwwooooowww... What a chanel!!! Sub&like 😁

[@jasonnoble2194]

I bought the parf guide system .... it was a mess up. I followed the directions to a tee, but the holes got further and further apart and by 5 feet, it was out a quarter inch

[@benjafari2947]

Your voice sounds like Anthony Hopkins

[@gerrit6461]

Hallo Dennis Ik zie dat je de niet in gebruik zijnde gaten in je MFT tafel opvult.waarmee doe je dat en wat is de naam ervan. Groet Gerrit.

[@HookedonWood]

Komen van Benchdogs.uk. In de beschrijving van deze video staat een link onder Magnetic plugs! 👍

[@mikej460]

It looks as if RUWI don't ship to the UK 🤨

[@wh0tube]

Are you from the future? 😉👍👍

[@douglasdinh6807]

Are you Dutch?

[@VROne111]

Everything in your shop is past factory finish I am sure there none other like this in the world of wood shops

[@joshsmithward8848]

Love this video much better than the cheap imitation tools from China.

[@robertboughton11]

Hi Dennis.

[@wozzie1492]

Cheers.

[@Trickmanii]

Cool.... US distributors would be good

[@SeamlessFab]

As a professional welder with a fixture table the price of a small car, I just don’t get the need for these setups in woodworking. For starters, unless you have a thick metal table, your material is constantly moving despite your original true dimensions. I was expecting to watch this video and have it make sense, but with each step in this demonstration I can see ways to do all of these tasks just as efficiently and square, if you’re missing all the accessories. It’s almost as if the connoisseurs of these tables have them so they can stare at them in the shop for hours, admiring the color scheme and gadgetry. Deleting family pictures in the iPhone camera roll to snag a few hundred more shots of the MFT. Bizarre!