Cutting square bench dog mortises is hard enough when you are building a bench; it is particularly difficult in a finished bench. Yet good dogs make a bench far more functional.

These bench dogs are made from solid brass rod and can be installed in any bench by drilling a 3/4" hole. Brass dogs are not only non-corroding, but are kinder to your tools if you happen to slip and strike one with a sharp edge. The combined cross-hatching and 2° inward slope of the dog face hold wood very securely. The side spring lets the dog slide smoothly, but holds it well at any desired projection.

Bench dogs (at 4-3/8" or 111mm) are standard length. Bench Pups® (at 2-3/8" or 60mm) are fine for benches with tops up to 2" thick and are ideal for use in bench sides; just drill holes in the skirt or the edge of the top. Both work well with Wonder Dog® and Wonder Pup® clamps.