Woodworking bench part 5 (Bench Dogs & Holes)

In this episode I am making bench dogs and holes in my woodworking workbench.
These bench dogs are not really thick, but 18 mm pine is strong enough.
I will continue the series on my workbench with some additions, Next episode is a drawer!
Thank you!
This is a alternative to make Bench dogs by Pask Makes:
• Very Simple Bench Dogs
John Zhu has a nice simple build on making pop-up bench dogs:
• $2 Pop Up Bench Dogs -...
Cactus workshop has some cool magnetic bench dogs:
• How to make reversible...
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[@bentontool]

Nice Build! A few comments: 1) cut all the legs to the same length to get rid of that wobble on your bench when you are working on it (or shim the short leg). I suspect the wobble is due to an uneven floor. 2) double the thickness of you vise chop (stronger support for your dogs. Also angle the holes 2 degrees inwards for a better hold). 3) put a row of dog holes along one edge of the top of your bench; more useful than in the center. 4) drill your dog holes all the way through the top, otherwise they will fill up with sawdust & shavings, plus they can then be used with a holdfast, which is VERY useful.

[@SebastiaanMollema]

bentontool thank you for your comment and the suggestions! This always helps! The comment is pinned on top!

[@keysersoze5633]

You just saved me $60.00! Subscribed!

[@SebastiaanMollema]

Cool! At your service!

[@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456]

Good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@SebastiaanMollema]

Hi thanks man

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Nice job Sebastiaan! They are very useful things to have.

[@SebastiaanMollema]

Eamon Walsh DIY hey thanks eamon!

[@dinnerwithfranklin2451]

Thanks Sebastiaan, good vid

[@hollysmith562]

Good idea on the dogs. It's a lot easier to do it this way if you want square dogs. It would be a pain to chisel out so many square mortises.

[@derek4dragons]

Hi Sebastian, like the idea mate and I'll be making some over the weekend. A lot simpler than some i've seen so more chance of them getting made rather than bought... the only thing i will do differently is cut a few holes in a scrap piece, wax the hole, put the dowel in and then glue the top piece on to make sure it stays square... great work though mate, and keep it going

[@SebastiaanMollema]

Hi Derek, thanks man! I think your right, that a great suggestion for keeping the top piece square!

[@SebastiaanMollema]

Hi all, this is my idea on simple bench dogs. I hope you like it! What would you do differently? Please leave a comment!

[@JurreMattheeuwse]

Very nice video! You deserve more subscribers!

[@SebastiaanMollema]

Jurre Mattheeuwse thanks man, means a lot! Its hard work getting the subs!

[@fixbuildbypaolobradadiy7976]

Very nice build!

[@SebastiaanMollema]

+PaoloBrada DIY english español hey thanks!

[@SebastiaanMollema]

Hey Thanks!

[@bigsubful]

Hi, how many milliminters didi you place the holes on the top of workbench, please?

[@SebastiaanMollema]

about 200 mm on center, this dimension is slightly under the range of my vise. So my vise has a range up to 240 mm.

[@mmd1957]

Enjoying your videos, very clear and well made! One thought, won’t your bench dog holes get full of sawdust etc?

[@SebastiaanMollema]

+Mike Shipman hi thanks! Yes they do, every once in a while i vacuum the dust out.

[@DIYHGP]

I liked your simple way to make dogs. I will borrow your method. If you would like to do a collab, I can help you get closer to your view and sub goals. Just wanting to pass it along.

[@SebastiaanMollema]

+DIY Home & Garden Projects hey thanks for the compliment. Im open for collabs. I'll message you to exchange some thoughts!

[@oldsloane]

I just do not understand why everybody seems to think that shitty music makes a video better. I want to see the end result, I don’t want to listen to your crappy music.

[@SebastiaanMollema]

Well you could skip to the end and put it on mute. Then it is perfect.

[@patbassman8251]

shame about the music