Plunge drilling (jig) for Bench Dogs - Part II

[lrogers]

Another piece of "jiggery art" from the master-down-under. Great idea Rod and excellent work.

[LarryG]

Rod, what else will you use this jig for? Surely you're not going to all this trouble to drill ONE set of bench dog holes in ONE bench ...? [:0]

[RodKirby]

Larry - There is also a second bench, and who knows?

[RagerXS]

Rod,

As with every other project I've seen of yours, very impressive. Inspirational in fact.

May I ask if you used any plan for the bench and if so where can I find it?

Finally, I think it has been said before, but you really should be publishing your work in one of the top magazines.

Regards,
~ Fred

[RodKirby]

Fred - Thanks for the kind words.

Sorry - no Bench plans - established the height/depth I wanted (I'm a massive 5'-7", with short arms!), then made it up as I want along. I did make sure I had a vey generous overhang to allow for clamping.

[Slowpoke]

Rod,

Another outstanding example of shop jiggery and Aries perfectionism!

I am curious though ... Why would one want a benchdog hole right at the edge of the bench?

[RodKirby]

Dan - Where did you get the Aries thing from - did I give it away a long time ago?

"right at the edge" - I wouldn't, but you better believe some sharp-eyed forum member would have nailed me on it!

AND, as it happens, my first set of holes will be inside the 4-1/2" "minimum".

[Slowpoke]

The "Aries thing" I believe, was divulged in a silly "how old are you?" thread some time back ...

I did surmise that the ZEF was more to allow distances less than 4 1/2", but your "right up to an edge" description had me thinking (I know, I know ... I try not to).

I also assumed that the DC you'll use will be similar to the elegant and easily positioned unit that is used on the DP?

[8D]

EDIT: PS.. Did the "indexing" comment that Loring put forth bring any ideas?

[RodKirby]

Dan - Yup - that's the one I'm planning to use.
....... Nope - not yet!