Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
The Bench Hook is a tool that’s had a couple definitions throughout the ages. Joseph Moxon characterized it as what we now call the ‘Bench Dog’, allowing one to hook their stock in the middle of the table. Peter Nicholson continued using the term in the 19th century…but somehow in the 20th century, the term made a switch to what Peter Nicholson labeled as the ‘Side Hook’.
Regardless, bench hooks are great tools for push saws like the backsaw, but terrible tools for the Japanese pull saws. Let's fix that!
Plans & step by steps → makethingswithrob.com/advanced-bench-hook
Main video (B4WMT) → youtu.be/1qogUDJlvfs
0:00 Intro
0:36 1. Quick rundown
0:57 2. Dog hole placement
2:34 3. Channel & fence
4:01 4. Attaching the fence
4:29 5. Finishing (Optional)
The Bench Hook is a tool that’s had a couple definitions throughout the ages. Joseph Moxon characterized it as what we now call the ‘Bench Dog’, allowing one to hook their stock in the middle of the table. Peter Nicholson continued using the term in the 19th century…but somehow in the 20th century, the term made a switch to what Peter Nicholson labeled as the ‘Side Hook’.
Regardless, bench hooks are great tools for push saws like the backsaw, but terrible tools for the Japanese pull saws. Let's fix that!
Plans & step by steps → makethingswithrob.com/advanced-bench-hook
Main video (B4WMT) → youtu.be/1qogUDJlvfs
0:00 Intro
0:36 1. Quick rundown
0:57 2. Dog hole placement
2:34 3. Channel & fence
4:01 4. Attaching the fence
4:29 5. Finishing (Optional)
