A bench dog is a tool used by carpenters to secure an object to a workbench. It fits into pre-drilled holes and is available in wood or metal. The workpiece is held between a vise and the bench dog. Round or square bench dogs are available, and they come in different sizes and shapes. The utility of bench dogs has led to their incorporation in many workbench designs.
A bench dog, sometimes called a bench dog, is a tool that fits into pre-drilled holes to help secure an object to the workbench. It is a tool mainly used by carpenters. The workpiece threads between a vise, which is located at one end of the workbench, and the bench dog, which has been threaded through one of the holes. As the vise tightens, the work piece is held tightly between it and the hammer.
A tool that prevents movement or secures an object is often called a dog. While the bench dog’s use is typically for woodworking, there are other types of dogs. Dogs are used on ladders, hatches, chainsaws and other places where movement needs to be controlled. Types of dogs vary in size and shape depending on their purpose.
Bench dogs can be made from wood or metal, such as iron or steel. Metal bench dogs can leave indentations in the wood attached to them if overtightened. This is one reason why some woodworkers prefer to use a wooden bench dog. Most woodworking shops carry bench dogs; however, some woodworkers prefer to make them themselves. A workbench can often be modified to include an area for this exact use.
A vise on one end of a workbench might have a bench dog in it. The dog holes in the workbench are usually spaced evenly in a straight line from the vise. This is often called the dog streak. The object being worked on is placed between the bench dog of the vise and one placed in the holes in the workbench. Once the vise tightens, the workpiece is secure and ready for work.
Round or square bench dogs are available, although the round shape is the most common shape of commercially offered bench dogs. Metal versions typically have springs on the sides of the dog to hold it snug inside the workbench hole. When springs are not present, a slightly smaller hole is usually sufficient to hold the hammer in place. The length of the dogs is normally high enough to hold various thicknesses of boards without hindering the work at hand.
There are many times a carpenter needs the wood to be securely fastened to a bench. Sanding, hand planning or chiselling are some examples where a well-maintained workpiece can make the job easier and safer. Many workbench designs incorporate dog strips and vises due to the utility of bench dogs.
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