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April 09, 2009
Bench Hook JigIf you own a back saw or a Japanese saw and you want a fast and accurate way of cutting stock to length without leaving your bench, then you need to build this jig.It's deceptively simply in it's design, but don't let that fool you. This jig can do much more than make square cuts. Watch the video to find out even more useful ways to put this jig to work. And after watching the video, leave your comments on other ways you've found to use the bench hook jig. Craig Stevens P.S. Check out our new kids site at: www.WoodshopforKids.com |
Comments (10)
Craig,
Nice to have you back, have missed your quality publications.
Jay
Posted by Jay Highland | April 9, 2009 10:55 PM
Posted on April 9, 2009 22:55
Thank you Jay, it's good to be back!
Craig
Posted by Woodworkers Resource | April 9, 2009 10:58 PM
Posted on April 9, 2009 22:58
Craig,
It's great to have you back - We certainly missed you in my shop and I look forward to seeing more from you.
Congratulations on the new site!
Steve
Posted by Steve Sandoval | April 10, 2009 9:34 AM
Posted on April 10, 2009 09:34
Thank you Steve, it's good to be back! I apologize for being away for so long, I just had some things to take care of. I've missed interacting with everyone and being in the shop!
Take care,
Craig
Posted by Woodworkers Resource | April 10, 2009 9:43 AM
Posted on April 10, 2009 09:43
Great little jig ! Meets all of the requirements of the K.I.S. method of getting things done.... Once again life has cheated me, I am LEFT Handed, Darn thing won't work for me. Ron
Posted by Ron Conrad | April 11, 2009 11:03 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 11:03
Ron,
I should have said something for the lefties out there. I'm actually left-handed in shooting guns and basketball (yes, I know, weird).
All you have to do is leave the gap from the edge of the fence to the end of the jig on the left side instead of the right.
There's still hope for you lefties!
Craig
Posted by Woodworkers Resource | April 11, 2009 11:30 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 11:30
Really helpful video. I wish I would have seen this when I was teaching a woodworking elective this last year for Middle Schoolers. I will use it myself. I bet it would work with assemblies using pocket screws.
Posted by Jack nunes | April 11, 2009 10:22 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 22:22
It was good to get an email from you again Craig. Your video was great as always. Being a lefty, I took note of your comment above. Thanks. One other thing struck me. As I also like to use the Japanese style pull saws, I guess I would have to build the push saw type hook in addition to the Japanese style if i want to shoot/plane a board. Or would it be acceptable to to pull the plane toward me when using the pull saw style bench hook?
Posted by Hector Barrera | April 12, 2009 6:49 AM
Posted on April 12, 2009 06:49
Hector,
You could use the Japanese style bench hook jig as a shooting board by pulling the plane towards you. The problem with that is you're pushing the "hook" part of the jig away from the bench.
This jig is so simple to make I think it would be easier to just make another in the western saw style.
You can also use this western style bench hook as a support for longer pieces that hang off too far from the Japanese style jig you're using.
Thanks for the compliment on the video, yours and others support is why I do this and get so much pleasure from it.
Take care,
Craig
Posted by Woodworkers Resource | April 12, 2009 1:13 PM
Posted on April 12, 2009 13:13
Glad to have you back. Great video on bench hook. I'm running a little behind this time of the year. I'm getting ready to open the shop and start finishing what I started last fall. I can't wait... Be watching for your next one.
Posted by Rik Minnich | April 18, 2009 10:10 PM
Posted on April 18, 2009 22:10