Bench Dog Template

Bench Dog Template

I laid out the holes, using a circle template. The bench dog plate that rockler sells appears to have a insert that takes on pc guide bushings. I also have a stand alone table with the bench dog full cast iron top. No problems, no vibration, no burning. The 9 x 12 size can be trimmed to perfection in about.

Bench Dog Template

I route the grooves across the edges, and then put extra lengths alongside to the widen the bench on both sides. I just wanted to pass this along in case anyone was interested, or needed to drill any dog holes in their bench. The 9 x 12 size can be trimmed to perfection in about 5 minutes using the rousseau.

Bench Dog Template

You can see it in my gallery. I have done this on a number of benches, both solid and manmade centres to the bench with solid dog areas. I just wanted to pass this along in case anyone was interested, or needed to drill any dog holes in their bench. Here's a set from lee valley. And it looks to.

Bench Dog Hole Template

I also have a stand alone table with the bench dog full cast iron top. Mainly because i already have money invested in several types of bench dogs. I laid out the holes, using a circle template. I have the bench dog extension wing on my delta unisaw. From there, several places have reducer inserts that will get you to.

Bench Dog Template

I laid out the holes, using a circle template. Mainly because i already have money invested in several types of bench dogs. I used the lowest speed to cut, with a very rigid setup. Works great for supporting long pieces or large template. I also have a stand alone table with the bench dog full cast iron top.

Bench Dog Template - The holes came out very clean and precise. I used the lowest speed to cut, with a very rigid setup. It is my lack of ability to create a template that is accurate enough so when i drill the holes, the parf dog system would work. Be aware rockler doesn't carry it anymore. I just wanted to pass this along in case anyone was interested, or needed to drill any dog holes in their bench. The saw extension has worked well particularly because of the large table area created by the saw and the outfeed table for the saw.

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. You wont be able to use your bench dog plate anymore but that is a small price to pay. The 9 x 12 size can be trimmed to perfection in about 5 minutes using the rousseau template kit. Probably not many bench dog pro lift owners here and likely fewer looking for the template guide insert for the older metal lift. I used the lowest speed to cut, with a very rigid setup.

It Is My Lack Of Ability To Create A Template That Is Accurate Enough So When I Drill The Holes, The Parf Dog System Would Work.

You wont be able to use your bench dog plate anymore but that is a small price to pay. 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 older metal plate's in the sites pic, however the, current, (not designated as metal or plastic) insert in the adapter list is for the newer plastic base plate. I used the lowest speed to cut, with a very rigid setup.

I Laid Out The Holes, Using A Circle Template.

The bit is still very sharp. The kit includes a guide bushing with a collar that will be removed for cutting the lip the plate sits on. Works great for supporting long pieces or large template. It is designed for a top that is 36 inches wide with 3/4 inch holes every 4 inches.

The Bench Dog Plate That Rockler Sells Appears To Have A Insert That Takes On Pc Guide Bushings.

Note i am also drilling 3/4 inch holes also. I have the bench dog extension wing on my delta unisaw. From there, several places have reducer inserts that will get you to zero or near zero clearance. The holes came out very clean and precise.

Probably Not Many Bench Dog Pro Lift Owners Here And Likely Fewer Looking For The Template Guide Insert For The Older Metal Lift.

The 9 x 12 size can be trimmed to perfection in about 5 minutes using the rousseau template kit. Here's a set from lee valley. I have done this on a number of benches, both solid and manmade centres to the bench with solid dog areas. I also have a stand alone table with the bench dog full cast iron top.