tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post5118906782278064763..comments2023-10-22T07:22:05.246-05:00Comments on Benchcrafted: Talking Bench DogsFr. John Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519809196699037726noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-28627929543591216412020-07-21T06:13:03.515-05:002020-07-21T06:13:03.515-05:00You spelled LOSE incorrectly. Just one O. You spelled LOSE incorrectly. Just one O. Chrightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201587653584075363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-79307716185991868962018-10-05T15:10:22.230-05:002018-10-05T15:10:22.230-05:00Drill as needed. See the Crucible Holdfast instruc...Drill as needed. See the Crucible Holdfast instructions for layout. On our Instructions page.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-78528685398664058812014-12-09T15:59:51.506-06:002014-12-09T15:59:51.506-06:00Pretty sure those were just static shots of our be...Pretty sure those were just static shots of our benches, not anything especially relating to square dogs. The text explains it all. We're still trying to figure out the broken images issue though.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-25807934742583039702014-12-09T15:43:13.550-06:002014-12-09T15:43:13.550-06:00Weird. We're working it.Weird. We're working it. Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-61055810183579238952014-12-07T17:37:25.631-06:002014-12-07T17:37:25.631-06:00The pictures on this post are broken, which is a b...The pictures on this post are broken, which is a bit unfortunate since they communicate the square/round differences. Can you fix them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-34129817970309473242014-09-09T07:54:44.909-05:002014-09-09T07:54:44.909-05:00Great reply.
I am going to make it work so that th...Great reply.<br />I am going to make it work so that the bench dog holes are 2 1/2-3 1/2 inches from the front edge.<br /><br />Now... round or square? This the question!<br /><br />JDRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-46616498693615655682014-09-08T08:53:46.176-05:002014-09-08T08:53:46.176-05:00edit: "....so you CAN let the edge of the boa...edit: "....so you CAN let the edge of the board..."Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-91233090082704957662014-09-08T08:53:05.635-05:002014-09-08T08:53:05.635-05:00You want them close in case you're working a n...You want them close in case you're working a narrow board, it places it closer to your body so you don't have to reach in so far. It's also important when using fenced planes (plow, etc.) so you can't let the edge of the board clear the front of the bench so the fence can engage the board (and not the bench.) Get your dogs as close to the front as you can without sacrificing strength or function.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-24200984116157055572014-09-08T08:44:37.342-05:002014-09-08T08:44:37.342-05:00Most of the pictures of the dog hole row I have se...Most of the pictures of the dog hole row I have seen position the dog holes very close to the front edge of the workbench (2" to 4"). Is there a practical reason for this or it driven by the wagon/tail vise design? The tail vise I plan on using would require me to place my dog holes 6 1/2" from the front edge of the workbench.<br /><br />I appreciate any feedback or comments.<br /><br />JDR Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-40353634775090104442012-09-23T02:19:01.641-05:002012-09-23T02:19:01.641-05:00great post,I decide to make square dog hole on my ...great post,I decide to make square dog hole on my first bench after read your post.IF.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10178519537647454142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-89136016448633659172012-05-02T15:57:00.017-05:002012-05-02T15:57:00.017-05:00I can understand how to cant the holes in the stri...I can understand how to cant the holes in the strip for the tail vise, but I wuold like two rows of dogs for my front vise too. How do you cant those?GaryHugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06656967888066016382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-62172816561874796482012-01-15T22:53:23.960-06:002012-01-15T22:53:23.960-06:00You should cant the dog hole.You should cant the dog hole.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-28453248316894729742012-01-12T13:15:42.047-06:002012-01-12T13:15:42.047-06:00should the dog holes be tilted the 2 degrees or so...should the dog holes be tilted the 2 degrees or so towards the end vise? Or can the face of the dog be slanted like they do with round dogs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-63661943342823253052011-12-06T09:39:57.254-06:002011-12-06T09:39:57.254-06:001" wide is about as wide as I'd go. You&#...1" wide is about as wide as I'd go. You're not gaining much past that in my opinion, other than huge holes in your top.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-35591772788265608212011-11-30T12:50:51.207-06:002011-11-30T12:50:51.207-06:00Is there a maximum size for square dogs? Are ther...Is there a maximum size for square dogs? Are there disadvantages to using dogs of 1" or larger?<br /><br />CliffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-15334080165969521812011-07-11T22:52:51.180-05:002011-07-11T22:52:51.180-05:00I've seen that done before Cliff. No reason no...I've seen that done before Cliff. No reason not to in my opinion.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-87228021197483816062011-07-11T16:14:08.360-05:002011-07-11T16:14:08.360-05:00Would there be any problem to using both round and...Would there be any problem to using both round and square dog holes? For example, making the dog block a bit longer and cutting a square and round hole and alternating square and round holes down the dog strip?<br /><br />CliffCliff Polubinskynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-84678540297103028142011-02-07T19:37:47.376-06:002011-02-07T19:37:47.376-06:00Great read.
To the point with a page of details t...Great read.<br /><br />To the point with a page of details to print.<br /><br />Perfect<br /><br />JamieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-80642469645899730522010-07-06T05:50:42.118-05:002010-07-06T05:50:42.118-05:00One reason I like round dog holes is that it provi...One reason I like round dog holes is that it provides me much more flexibility when using my beautiful handcrafted holdfasts (by Alaskan blacksmith Jake Pogrebinsky)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-52478008277830565462010-07-03T06:33:46.145-05:002010-07-03T06:33:46.145-05:00Good post Jameel,
I made mine square as well with...Good post Jameel, <br />I made mine square as well with hollow chisel mortiser, I like the idea of the knotch as well so when it came time to make the dogs I cut them up on the bandsaw then a router plane to put the step in the dog hole. I had a bag of nice 3/8 bullet catches that work like a charm.thomas lovenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-52015500263769773292010-06-30T08:30:11.280-05:002010-06-30T08:30:11.280-05:00+1 on the square dogs! So glad you talked me into...+1 on the square dogs! So glad you talked me into them on my build. Everytime I use them I'm still amazed at how silky smooth they work in the holes. And like you say it takes all but a couple of hours to make using scrap.Jim Kirkpatricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-42317082134459334802010-06-30T07:17:26.980-05:002010-06-30T07:17:26.980-05:00Thanks Tico for the warning. All the more reason t...Thanks Tico for the warning. All the more reason to use wood. <br /><br />To the first responder, you can put the spring on the side.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-57733604932451281222010-06-28T07:31:31.678-05:002010-06-28T07:31:31.678-05:00Good post. I agree on all points. Since making a w...Good post. I agree on all points. Since making a wooden dog per hole my bench time is more productive and enjoyable than ever.<br />Here's how those Ulmia steel dogs messed me up. At first they worked smoothly but eventually got more and more difficult to raise. I figured it was due to humidity, so I would carefully chisel and file the opening a tiny bit bigger. Oddly, it kept happening throughout the year.I tried waxing the holes. Not wanting to continue widening the dog holes and make the bench look ratty I got used to giving them a rap from underneath with a hammer. Very unsatisfactory. Eventually it dawned on me where the problem lay: the sprung side piece, which is trapped at either end and bulging in the middle, couldn't lay flat anymore because sawdust and shavings had packed tightly underneath it. Not that it a was easy to see, or fix. <br />Go with the wood, much sweeter.Tico Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743565097341810389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-774027204594874892010-06-27T20:59:55.514-05:002010-06-27T20:59:55.514-05:00why not put the spring on the side instead of the ...why not put the spring on the side instead of the face?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com