Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Bench Dog® Single Feather-Loc®, Multi-Purpose Featherboard
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Average Rating:
3.4
(14 customer reviews)
$16.79
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1) Submitted by
Dennis Dorries, from Breese, IL
on 7/9/2012
Customer Rating: 
I have used this product for over a month and have had absolutely NO problems. I disagree with the comments about the knobs being poorly built. It is NOT necessary to tighten the knobs super tight which is probably why the knobs have not held up. I love this item and use it daily and would recommend it to anyone!
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2) Submitted by
Ken Wagner, from South Pasadena, CALIFORNIA
on 7/1/2011
Customer Rating: 
I bought this feather board for my table saw to hold thin stock against the fence while ripping. It has two adjustment knobs, one of which spreads an aluminum insert in the miter slot to lock the feather board in place. Although it is plastic, it works very well, and is a good value.
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3) Submitted by
Wood Crafts and More LLC, from Lebanon, NH
on 5/13/2011
Customer Rating: 
works ok, using it for resawing on my band saw.
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4) Submitted by
Jim, from Kailua, HI
on 4/18/2011
Customer Rating:
This featherboard is the only one that I've found works consistently well for use on my Bosch jobsite table saw. I have JessEm and looked at Kreg, but they are clearly made for predominately router table use. The adjustment slots in the Bench Dog are longer and allow a greater range of adjustment for standard cutting. Most of my work is with large stock, dimension lumber or trims for primarily Craftsman style work. I have not had the T-handle problem, and have had one of my two featherboards for over 4 years with periodic use.
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5) Submitted by
Don Radke, from Snowflake, AZ
on 9/17/2009
Customer Rating:
I had to modify the slots slightly to accommodate the 5/16" bolts on my fence mount but otherwise it is an excellent design.
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6) Submitted by
Dennis Frampton, from Tulsa, OK
on 5/31/2008
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So far it has done everything I expected it to do and has help insure my cuts are accurate.
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7) Submitted by
Roger Burchett, from Miamisburg, OH
on 9/5/2010
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I've had this tool for a few months, and found it is easy to set up and works perfectly.
My one complaint is that the adjuster knobs failed after only a few uses. The 1/4-20 nut spun in the soft plastic 'T' handle with only moderate tightening force. The easy and entirely satisfactory fix was to replace the adjuster knobs with steel wingnuts.
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8) Submitted by
Stuart Mono, from Woodstock, NY
on 9/24/2010
Customer Rating: 
Works ok but the plastic 'T' handles need metal reinforcement. The handle that tightens the unit to the T-slot failed the first time I used it. Disappointing considering the price and that other Bench Dog products I have are pretty decent.
Editor's note: Our customer service at 800-376-7856 will be able to assist with replacement for the broken knob.
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9) Submitted by
Larry Van Dorn, from Noble, OK
on 11/26/2010
Customer Rating:
The first time I used it the plastic knobs twisted off. I used gel super glue to hold them on. The fingers on mine are warped. Not a well made product in my opinion.
Editor's note: Our customer service team at 800-376-7856 will be able to assist with replacment knobs.
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10) Submitted by
David Kerr, from Port Orchard, WA
on 4/21/2008
Customer Rating:
Easy to use and adjust. Fits miter slot with no issues. Holds wood with just the right pressure. Time will tell if it holds up to the demand but so far so good.
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11) Submitted by
Bill, from San Antonio, TX
on 12/5/2010
Customer Rating:
It works great but just like others have said, the plastic T-handle broke off the first time I used it which was disappointing.
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12) Submitted by
Matt, from Bainbridge Island , WA
on 12/29/2010
Customer Rating:
I have used a feather loc for a few years now. Works ok but has a few flaws. It is difficult to adjust quickly making it inconvenient at times. It does not lock in the slot securely unless you use a lot a of turning force. Use is limited since it is tied to the miter slot location. Reasonably often the cut configuration won't allow use of the loc. Much safer to use this than nothing but thinking of getting a magnetic type. Should be more flexible in terms of placement and faster to set.
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13) Submitted by
Mike Liebig, from Gretna, NE
on 12/31/2010
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I have purchased other Bench Dog products in the past and I was very disappointed that they would put out a product like this. The plastic T handles immediately stripped when applying minimal force.
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14) Submitted by
N McKinley, from Vienna, VA
on 12/12/2010
Customer Rating:
The featherboard itself is fine, the "T" handles are made of a soft plastic and of marginal quality. Even a moderate amount of tightening will cause the nut to break free of the handle. As another reviewer noted, this part needs to have metal reinforcing. At this point I have to go to a local woodworking store and buy a different style of handle, a shame.
Editor's note: No need to go to another source. Our customer service at 800-376-7856 will be able to assist with replacement for the broken knob.
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