Don Schwartz wrote:
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I am contemplating a new bench, and noticed Derek Cohen's bench sports
both rectangular and round dog holes. Is there any advantage of one over
the other, or is a combination of both desirable?
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Don,
I don't think there is a "wrong" answer to the "round vs. square dog holes"
question.
Advantages of square dog holes:
* square dogs don't rotate
* square dogs are more traditional
* easier on new benches than on an existing bench
* boring holes through a 5" thick maple bench top is hard work. DAMHIKT.
Advantages of round dog holes:
* round dogs are easier to retrofit on an existing bench
* arguably less fussy to install on a new bench
* can use the same holes for bench dogs and holdfasts
* round holes tend to be smaller (3/4") than square or rectangular holes and
allow less debris to fall through
Beyond that, I think it's a matter of individual preference. I went with square
dogs when I built my latest bench. YMMV.
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Chuck Taylor
north of Seattle USA
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