Review on 💪 2-Pack of POWERTEC 71159 Aluminum Bench Dogs, ¾ Inch x 2-3/8 Inches, with Spring Loaded Hold Down for Workbenches by Todd Adams

Name: 💪 2-Pack of POWERTEC 71159 Aluminum Bench Dogs, ¾ Inch x 2-3/8 Inches, with Spring Loaded Hold Down for Workbenches
Item: 💪 2-Pack of POWERTEC 71159 Aluminum Bench Dogs, ¾ Inch x 2-3/8 Inches, with Spring Loaded Hold Down for Workbenches
Rating: 3

September 29, 2022

Disappointing Best in Power & Hand Tools

I wasn't too impressed with this item. I made some 3/4" holes with a 3/4" spiral cutter and a 3/4" Forstner bit. The pawls can be pushed all the way through the holes with my thumb. I measured the dog's body and it measures 23/32" so a spring in the side groove keeps it in place. Unfortunately the spring is too weak and the pawl wobbles a bit and is easy to push down and through the 4 inch deep lower bench. I made my own pawl using a 3/4" maple pin with a small taper that ends below the work plane. The homemade dog will not slide or wobble on the workbench like the ProTech.

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