formariz 11,865 #1 Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) The bench hook is a useful simple jig used on the bench to perform various tasks which would be somewhat difficult without it. It will last a long time but it is disposable, a new one being easily and quickly made from any scrap piece available. I make mine a combination of bench hook and shooting board to true miter or square cuts. Once one starts to use it , quickly it is realized how hard it was without it. A simple board with stops square to edges to hook on bench side and provide a stop or guide for work. Can be any convenient dimension and made from any scrap. Stops are made from rabbet cut off. Removable miter block for trimming mitered pieces Rabbet as guide for plane allowing cutter to be perfectly perpendicular to edge being worked on Trimming a mitered edge Trimming a square edge Opposite side used as a cutting stop not allowing saw to damage bench top. Mounting stop away from forward edge allows use with Japanese saws which cut on pull stroke Used as a stop to work on very small pieces Edited June 28, 2022 by formariz 3 5 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R Scheer 499 #2 Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) Just a quick thank you for your time and effort in making these threads. There's nothing like learning tricks of the trade from an expert! Edited June 28, 2022 by R Scheer Typo 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
