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Post by Safetyboy on May 1, 2010 6:34:40 GMT -6
Putting the dog holes in my bench top today - what's the best distance of the holes from the front edge of the benchtop?
I've seen anything from 3 to 7" - what's your preference? And what should I consider when deciding where to place mine?
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Post by sawduster on May 1, 2010 7:38:19 GMT -6
I'd go with 3 inches.
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Post by TDHofstetter on May 1, 2010 8:13:19 GMT -6
Will they be in line with a vise dog?
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Post by Safetyboy on May 1, 2010 10:19:07 GMT -6
Will they be in line with a vise dog? Well, they might be down the road sometime... right now I'm just going to use a wonderdog when I need that sort of clamping, and see if that's enough for my work.... |
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Post by TDHofstetter on May 1, 2010 11:13:46 GMT -6
In that case... since there's nothing critical at this point to align 'em to... shoot for 3". Later, if you decide to, you can add another row 3" further back... or 6" further back... or whatever you decide you need.
3" puts you nearly in line with a 7" woodworking vise, should you mount one on the end. You might put 'em at 3-1/2", counting on that 7" vise.
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Post by sawduster on May 1, 2010 12:02:46 GMT -6
Kevin,
You can add a couple dog holes to the top of your leg vise and be cookin with gas. Generally something on top of the bench doesn't need a whole bunch of force to hold it, mostly just to add some stability.
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Post by dcarter636 on May 1, 2010 16:11:13 GMT -6
While you're at it, having two parallel dog rows is handy at times. Whether you use round or rectangular dogs, four dogs stabilize a round table top or similar big stuff. I made mine 3 1/ 2" and 13 " from the front edge.  |
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Post by dburkhart on May 2, 2010 6:50:38 GMT -6
every 3 inchs on center with your vise
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Post by JBark on May 2, 2010 10:08:33 GMT -6
I would stress the notion of in line with your vise dog...or the one you will buy. Look them over, see what looks to be one you would/might buy and go with that. It makes for a great way to hold stuff. I'm not in my shop but mine are about 6-8 inches apart.
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Post by Beamer on May 2, 2010 10:12:10 GMT -6
Good suggestions  I might also add that if you are building a wooden vise, then the dog needs to be in line with the screw - or you'll rack the vise (unless you use a pair of dogs and always hold your work between the two) |
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Post by JBark on May 4, 2010 22:20:12 GMT -6
Good suggestions I might also add that if you are building a wooden vise, then the dog needs to be in line with the screw - or you'll rack the vise (unless you use a pair of dogs and always hold your work between the two) I think if you have steel guide rods flanking the screw in the center you can put the dog holes above the guide rods. |
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