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- Rockler Bench Dogs
Overview
Bench Dogs are an inexpensive solution for holding stock in place for belt sanding, hand planing and securing other objects.
Features:
- Ideal for all workbenches that have 3/4" dia. Holes. With low profile (7/16") for working with 1/2" thick material and up.
What's included
(4) Rockler Bench Dogs
Technical Details
- Brand: Rockler
- Weight (lbs): 0.1200
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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
these work great.
STEVE S
on Feb 20, 2018
I'm setting up new work bench.
Mike B
on Oct 18, 2017
Something to get me started. I just finished making a bench and now have to place the dog holes, so I needed something so I could get going until I either buy more of these (which might be what I do) or end up making some.
Nell J
on Jun 27, 2017
Never have enough bench dogs
Kinnaird Woodworking
on Apr 14, 2017
nice low profile dogs ... they're tough and durable
Robin G
on Mar 8, 2017
I have been unable to find better bench dogs anywhere.
Eric F
on Feb 19, 2017
Can't go wrong with these
Shaun M
on Feb 3, 2017
I want to have some less expensive and now profile bench dogs for my new workbench, so I can try them out.
M Chris R
on Jan 8, 2017
Parts to upgrade my new workbench.
Raeann R
on Dec 10, 2016
Seen in workbench fabrication video
Nicholas N
on Nov 29, 2016
Needed these to go with a table vise that I just ordered from Rockler.
Michael A
on Nov 26, 2016
Add on for new bench
Jeffrey L
on Nov 18, 2016
Needed a few more dogs to hold projects.
Raymond M
on Oct 25, 2016
really
Gus B
on Oct 18, 2016
low profile
Jerry G
on Oct 1, 2016
Needed some.
Greg
on Jul 17, 2016
They work great
Jason P
on Jul 14, 2016
Extras for my old B&D bench top Work Mate
James G
on Jun 7, 2016
portability
William C
on Apr 24, 2016
needed for newly built bench
J P M
on Mar 30, 2016
Low profile for thinner material and made tough according to reviews. Material that wont damage plane blades
Richard W
on Mar 2, 2016
Low profile and won't damage cutting edges.
Michael D
on Jan 10, 2016
I needed to replace ones I have lost, work well
Carl B
on Jan 2, 2016
I want to give them a shot in leg vise on my work bench, where I can't drill deep holes.
Konrad J
on Dec 20, 2015
great price
Randy F
on Oct 31, 2015
these work great.
STEVE S
on Feb 20, 2018
Not available at local retail outlet.
Richard U
on Jan 29, 2018
I'm setting up new work bench.
Mike B
on Oct 18, 2017
I need them
Michael A
on Jul 7, 2017
Something to get me started. I just finished making a bench and now have to place the dog holes, so I needed something so I could get going until I either buy more of these (which might be what I do) or end up making some.
Nell J
on Jun 27, 2017
Needed some more for my work-mate.
charles h
on Apr 18, 2017
Never have enough bench dogs
Kinnaird Woodworking
on Apr 14, 2017
Just needed some dogs.
Michael R
on Mar 14, 2017
nice low profile dogs ... they're tough and durable
Robin G
on Mar 8, 2017
added this to my work bench for planing
Kevin H
on Mar 7, 2017
I have been unable to find better bench dogs anywhere.
Eric F
on Feb 19, 2017
To match my Sears Workmate. One review mentioned Workmate.
Mark C
on Feb 19, 2017
Can't go wrong with these
Shaun M
on Feb 3, 2017
needed dogs to go with benchvise
Ralph327
on Jan 17, 2017
I want to have some less expensive and now profile bench dogs for my new workbench, so I can try them out.
M Chris R
on Jan 8, 2017
Needed to be able to hold projects firmly in place for brad nailing.
steven k
on Dec 22, 2016
Parts to upgrade my new workbench.
Raeann R
on Dec 10, 2016
Needed for new bench.
George V
on Dec 9, 2016
Seen in workbench fabrication video
Nicholas N
on Nov 29, 2016
building a new bench needed dogs
Dean P
on Nov 28, 2016
Needed these to go with a table vise that I just ordered from Rockler.
Michael A
on Nov 26, 2016
fits current needs
Tom R
on Nov 18, 2016
Add on for new bench
Jeffrey L
on Nov 18, 2016
Needed additional dogs for bench.
Mario G
on Nov 5, 2016
Needed a few more dogs to hold projects.
Raymond M
on Oct 25, 2016
low profile & non metal bench dog
Matt
on Oct 23, 2016
really
Gus B
on Oct 18, 2016
currently using only clamps... these will allow quicker and easier securing of work material on my workbench...
Arthur Y
on Oct 9, 2016
low profile
Jerry G
on Oct 1, 2016
Originals were lost or broken and needed replacements.
Kenneth G
on Sep 12, 2016
Needed some.
Greg
on Jul 17, 2016
I needed something to get me over $35 for free shipping and the ones I have are all chewed up.
Guy W
on Jul 17, 2016
They work great
Jason P
on Jul 14, 2016
They work well when needed.
David L
on Jul 13, 2016
Extras for my old B&D bench top Work Mate
James G
on Jun 7, 2016
use all the time one set for each bench now
phillip k
on Jun 5, 2016
portability
William C
on Apr 24, 2016
Inexpensive and priced right for what I need them to do
James H
on Apr 3, 2016
needed for newly built bench
J P M
on Mar 30, 2016
Fixing an old Work bench that was my dads
Mike K
on Mar 20, 2016
Low profile for thinner material and made tough according to reviews. Material that wont damage plane blades
Richard W
on Mar 2, 2016
good tool for belt sanding and holding wood
thomas v
on Feb 19, 2016
Low profile and won't damage cutting edges.
Michael D
on Jan 10, 2016
Just drilled a number of 3/4" holes in my benchtop and to replace some lost dogs from my B&D BenchMate.
Earl A
on Jan 3, 2016
I needed to replace ones I have lost, work well
Carl B
on Jan 2, 2016
Needed replacements for work bench
Martin H
on Dec 30, 2015
I want to give them a shot in leg vise on my work bench, where I can't drill deep holes.
Konrad J
on Dec 20, 2015
Because my father made me :)
Nicolas S
on Nov 26, 2015
great price
Randy F
on Oct 31, 2015
needed them
John D
on Oct 4, 2015
Not available at local retail outlet.
Richard U
on Jan 29, 2018
I need them
Michael A
on Jul 7, 2017
Needed some more for my work-mate.
charles h
on Apr 18, 2017
Just needed some dogs.
Michael R
on Mar 14, 2017
added this to my work bench for planing
Kevin H
on Mar 7, 2017
To match my Sears Workmate. One review mentioned Workmate.
Mark C
on Feb 19, 2017
needed dogs to go with benchvise
Ralph327
on Jan 17, 2017
Needed to be able to hold projects firmly in place for brad nailing.
steven k
on Dec 22, 2016
Needed for new bench.
George V
on Dec 9, 2016
building a new bench needed dogs
Dean P
on Nov 28, 2016
fits current needs
Tom R
on Nov 18, 2016
Needed additional dogs for bench.
Mario G
on Nov 5, 2016
low profile & non metal bench dog
Matt
on Oct 23, 2016
currently using only clamps... these will allow quicker and easier securing of work material on my workbench...
Arthur Y
on Oct 9, 2016
Originals were lost or broken and needed replacements.
Kenneth G
on Sep 12, 2016
I needed something to get me over $35 for free shipping and the ones I have are all chewed up.
Guy W
on Jul 17, 2016
They work well when needed.
David L
on Jul 13, 2016
use all the time one set for each bench now
phillip k
on Jun 5, 2016
Inexpensive and priced right for what I need them to do
James H
on Apr 3, 2016
Fixing an old Work bench that was my dads
Mike K
on Mar 20, 2016
good tool for belt sanding and holding wood
thomas v
on Feb 19, 2016
Just drilled a number of 3/4" holes in my benchtop and to replace some lost dogs from my B&D BenchMate.
Earl A
on Jan 3, 2016
Needed replacements for work bench
Martin H
on Dec 30, 2015
Because my father made me :)
Nicolas S
on Nov 26, 2015
needed them
John D
on Oct 4, 2015
How do bench dogs work?
A shopper
on Sep 1, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I use the pictured bench dogs in a Stanley Workmate, with clamping work surfaces.
The bench dogs are inserted into holes in the Workmate surface. The work piece is placed between opposing bench dogs, bridging the opposing Workmate clamping surfaces. The Workmate surfaces are then tightened to hold the work piece in place, between the bench dogs.
The bench dogs are inserted into holes in the Workmate surface. The work piece is placed between opposing bench dogs, bridging the opposing Workmate clamping surfaces. The Workmate surfaces are then tightened to hold the work piece in place, between the bench dogs.
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- Leigh I on Sep 1, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I use the pictured bench dogs in a Stanley Workmate, with clamping work surfaces.
The bench dogs are inserted into holes in the Workmate surface. The work piece is placed between opposing bench dogs, bridging the opposing Workmate clamping surfaces. The Workmate surfaces are then tightened to hold the work piece in place, between the bench dogs.
The bench dogs are inserted into holes in the Workmate surface. The work piece is placed between opposing bench dogs, bridging the opposing Workmate clamping surfaces. The Workmate surfaces are then tightened to hold the work piece in place, between the bench dogs.
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- Leigh I on Sep 1, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2015
They work great. Bought two packages but only needed one. Wish I bought then earlier.
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- Michael on Sep 2, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2015
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What material are these dogs made from? Metal? Plastic???
Brian H
on Oct 4, 2016
BEST ANSWER: They are made from plastic.
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- David S on Oct 4, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2015
BEST ANSWER: They are made from plastic.
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- David S on Oct 4, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2015
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How deep does the hole have to be?
Vinay K
on Dec 23, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The length of the shaft on the bench dog is 1 1/2"
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- Wayne H on Dec 23, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The length of the shaft on the bench dog is 1 1/2"
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- Wayne H on Dec 23, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
I just drilled all the way through the top of my workbench so that it can accommodate any same sized dog.
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- Bill G on Dec 23, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2015
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Will these fit my Sjoberg workbench?
tom h
on Apr 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: if your holes are 3/4" they will work.
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- Robin S on Apr 4, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2016
BEST ANSWER: if your holes are 3/4" they will work.
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- Robin S on Apr 4, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2016
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Reviews
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What can I say . . . Great little product!
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Great for my old workmate.
I didn't know Rockler had these so I made some out of oak. They worked well but deteriorated by being used outside. The Rockler replacements are inexpensive and work very well.
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Very good for holding material in place while working on projects. A must have
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Bench Dogs
Excellent product.- good design.
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My 40 year old Workmate
I have just finished refurbishing my old Workmate
It feels like having a long lost friend back again
It feels like having a long lost friend back again

Just like the day I bought it 40 odd years ago
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Received these a couple of weeks...
Received these a couple of weeks ago and have used them several times. Great product for a great price. I love the low profile. I was concerned about the shearing issue that was related to us by one reviewer so I bought a second set as a spare. So far I have not had the shearing problem. In fact I am happy to report that I have deliberately tried to shear them without success! I am a REAL beginner less than a year so my bench top is 3/4" MDF with a 3/16" hard board overlay. I drilled my dog holes with a 3/4" forstner bit. The fit is about as perfect as you can get. Another reviewer said he used a spade bit for his holes. I tried that on a practice piece of MDF and found the fit to be a little loose.
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April 19, 2011
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Bought these dogs about a year...
Bought these dogs about a year ago when I built my assembly table/workbench. I drilled a series of 3/4" holes using a spade bit and these fit perfectly. Like the fact they are low profile and out of the way when planing or sanding. I read one review that they worried about putting much pressure for fear of shearing them off but I have never had that as an issue. As long as they are flat to surface of the workbench you can put as much pressure as necessary to hold the project securely and they will work fine. For me these work as well as the metal dogs for a fraction of the cost.
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February 17, 2011
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Just received these this week. Bought...
Just received these this week. Bought them for my new workbench and have already used them a number of times. Makes so many jobs easier, including glue-ups! They have worked great. "Thanks" Rockler.
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March 27, 2010
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Recently, I made a workbench with...
Recently, I made a workbench with 3/4 in holes for dogs. I expected to use some similar dogs from a workmate, but they need a slightly larger hole. These are similar but fit in the 3/4 in holes, including some shallow ones in my Veritas vise face. Work just great for holding most wood.
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August 22, 2009
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My bench looks like it has...
My bench looks like it has been attacked by woodpeckers. Holes everywhere, but just where I need them. It makes every job a lot easer and safer.
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March 4, 2009
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I have purchased many sets of...
I have purchased many sets of these bench dogs and I use them all the time for holding my carving panels to the bench. It is great having such a low cost tool that helps my carving work so much.
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March 14, 2008
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Surprisingly sturdy
Sturdy and effective. Would be even better if the face was less smooth and had perhaps a sandpaper like surface to hold even better
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This is a very good addition for my workbench.
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Good for what they are, plastic can only beat so much force
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They work well with the work bench I built
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While these dogs are a little...
While these dogs are a little loose in a 3/4 inch hole, they work great. I bought them to use on my bench, and also a B&D workmate. The fit the workmate just fine and are lower profile than the B&D dogs.
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February 13, 2010
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No problem. Works and good as...
No problem. Works and good as most metal dogs. Very pleased.
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June 13, 2009
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Great price, nice low height that...
Great price, nice low height that stays under the thickness of most normal wood projects for me[4/4 or thicker] Zero complaints, I love it
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December 17, 2008
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I wanted to drill numerous 2x4...
I wanted to drill numerous 2x4 to make a wood bench. In order to have perfect lumber alignment to drill the holes, I used Rockler dog bench as lumber stop points. I set all dogs first, drilled the first hole, removed the first dog, punched the lumber against the second dog and so on...
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December 5, 2008
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work best when your 3/4" dog holes are just slightly undersized. they tend to have too much play when in an exact 3/4" hole.
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Bought these as I planned to...
Bought these as I planned to add a vise to my bench. Drilled a series of test holes using both a 3/4 inch forstner bit and spade bit. In both cases and in all cases, I found the holes to be a bit large for the bench dogs.
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October 27, 2012
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Got them for my Workmate and...
Got them for my Workmate and they fit in the holes LOOSELY.
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January 23, 2011
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I found them a little loose...
I found them a little loose in a 3/4 inch hole.I added a layer of duct tape.
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August 29, 2009
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size
The shaft is a little small for 3/4 inch holes. Low fence hight works well on thin stock.
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These bench dogs are very costly it's cheaper to cut 3/4 inch tiles out of the hardwood
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I am a woods teacher. For...
I am a woods teacher. For personal use these plastic dogs are inexpensive and worth every penny. However , for a school program, they will not hold up. Students shear them off in little more than a heart beat. I'm even a little afraid to put much pressure on them myself. I have never broken one but the fear of snapping them in half keeps me from getting my wood clamped tight enough to router.
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November 2, 2007
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