Bench Dog Hole Template

1 inch holes drilled in the template. The kit includes a guide bushing with a collar that will be removed for cutting the lip the plate sits on. And it looks to be installed from the top. But, don't got no cnc, and if i needed dog holes, then i would build a work bench, lay out the holes, drill the holes, and then make dogs. Just piddling around on a dreary evening so i thought i would work on a template/jig for drilling dog holes in a work bench. Then i used the forstner bit to bore out the damaged part of the table top. The bench dog plate that rockler sells appears to have a insert that takes on pc guide bushings.

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Just piddling around on a dreary evening so i thought i would work on a template/jig for drilling dog holes in a work bench. Pick a bushing and spiral bit and figure what size hole must be cut in the jig to get the proper dog hole. But, don't got no cnc, and if i needed dog holes, then i would build a work bench, lay out the holes, drill the holes, and then make dogs. And i don't mind drilling one hole at a time.

Bench Dog Hole Template

A 3/4 inch template bushing for the router. Using the drill press, i bored a hole in a piece of 2x4 to act as a guide and clamped it in place. Use a plunge router and go to town. And it looks to be installed from the top. Thus i.

Bench Dog Hole Template

Work bench dog hole template. The end result should be a 3/4 inch hole. From there, several places have reducer inserts that will get you to zero or near zero clearance. The holes are straight and true. And i don't mind drilling one hole at a time.

Work Bench Dog Hole Template Page 2 Router Forums

The bit is still very sharp. The end result should be a 3/4 inch hole. A half inch spiral upcut router bit. I got the drill holes part. I used the lowest speed to cut, with a very rigid setup.

Bench Dog Hole Template

The bench dog plate that rockler sells appears to have a insert that takes on pc guide bushings. The holes came out very clean and precise. I used the lowest speed to cut, with a very rigid setup. I use 3/4 square bench dogs on my benches. Bob and rick.

Work Bench Dog Hole Template Page 2 Router Forums

No problems, no vibration, no burning. A half inch spiral upcut router bit. Thus i have square holes running 3 inside the edges of the bench. I route the grooves across the edges, and then put extra lengths alongside to the widen the bench on both sides. And i don't.

Using The Drill Press, I Bored A Hole In A Piece Of 2X4 To Act As A Guide And Clamped It In Place.

A half inch spiral upcut router bit. Bob and rick make jigs all the time. Use a plunge router and go to town. Just piddling around on a dreary evening so i thought i would work on a template/jig for drilling dog holes in a work bench.

The Holes Came Out Very Clean And Precise.

The kit includes a guide bushing with a collar that will be removed for cutting the lip the plate sits on. And it looks to be installed from the top. And i don't mind drilling one hole at a time. Some glue and a plug from the rod and all should be good to go.

I Used The Lowest Speed To Cut, With A Very Rigid Setup.

The holes are straight and true. Thus i have square holes running 3 inside the edges of the bench. No problems, no vibration, no burning. Work bench dog hole template.

Then I Used The Forstner Bit To Bore Out The Damaged Part Of The Table Top.

It is designed for a top that is 36 inches wide with 3/4 inch holes every 4 inches. Here's a set from lee valley. Different length dogs and it would be just as accurate as i need. I just wanted to pass this along in case anyone was interested, or needed to drill any dog holes in their bench.