Complete kit for gripping and protecting workpieces. Use Bench Cookie® Plus Work Grippers alone to grip and protect workpieces. Can also be used with the included standard risers and XL risers to fix to dog holes or to allow space for a router bit or jigsaw blade beneath the workpiece. Includes 8 x Bench Cookie® Plus Work Grippers, 4 x risers, 8 x extra-long risers and 8 x Bench Cookie® finishing cones. Designed to fit 19mm holes. The advantage of this point is that, when mounted in a bench cookie, I can use it as a support for workpieces I want to paint or in oils. Actually, this threaded rod is just a 60 mm M8 bolt from which I cut the head. 60 mm was the ideal length to slide 2 small rings over, but more on that later. As far as other DIY bench cookie alternatives. Using the material found at the bottom of the kitchen drawers can work. You know what I’m talking about the little rubber stuff that helps keep the silverware in place when you open the drawer.

I use a Skil Router, but I have noticed that Bosch offers more accessories that can be of great use. Also the combination fixed and plunge version that I use doesn't seem to be available. Includes 8 x Bench Cookie® Plus Work Grippers, 4 x risers, 8 x extra-long risers and 8 x Bench Cookie® finishing cones.

This wouldn’t be an Inside The Kerf article if we didn’t discuss what else is currently on the market. The original bench cookie is manufactured by Bench Dog and started around the 1995 era. The sawdust can easily be cleaned with the shop vac or blown out with compressed air. The other small thing to keep in mind is to keep all stains and finishes out of the gripped surface. About: Well, around 2015 I decided to stop drinking and needed some hobbies to fill my time. The result is what you see here, some DIY furniture and remodeling projects and honing my simple cooking skills. That gives me the opportunity to confirm a bolt for the other functions that I discuss further in this blog. After removing the discs from the threaded rod, I could now cut the pieces of anti-slip material to size. For this, I used a drawer mat that you can find in Ikea. Search for the name Variera, and you will undoubtedly find it.

While we have talked about the bench cookie quite highly there are a few cons of the bench cookie we have to discuss. While they are not really deal-breakers just things we woodworkers need to be aware of.Can also be used with the included standard risers and XL risers to fix to dog holes or to allow space for a router bit or jigsaw blade beneath the workpiece. Rutlands sell them in the uk. I bought the XL version that has a tapped hole in the bottom. You can then screw on a riser a put it into a dog hole to aid stability. If you screw on an xl riser you can lift the workpiece off the bench by 3″ Everything you need to know about sandpaper can be found in this article. It will no doubt give you a better understanding of the proper use of sandpaper. Place them under your workpiece for better grip and to prevent it from slipping during sanding, milling, etc. Well, know that we know what exactly a bench cookie is, how do you plan to use them in your shop? They are a great inexpensive tool to add to your shop and also make a great gift.