Keeping it simple, a bench hook

**Workshopshed** · Feb 9, 2015, 11:31 AM

The workshop is a bit crowded at the moment so I made myself bench hook so that I don't have to get the workmate out for simple sawing jobs.

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Bench hook - Mini Woodworking Project

My plan is to make a magnifier lamp a bit like this with wooden base and supports but a 3D printed head.

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**kbalch** · Feb 9, 2015, 04:18 PM

Thanks Andy! I've added your Bench Hook to our Clamps and Woodworking categories, as well as to your builder page: Workshopshed's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Bench Hook by Workshopshed

tags: clamp

**jere** · Feb 10, 2015, 01:41 PM

Good idea, I have seen some thing like it looking at old woodworkers shop photos. I might try this one out!

**Workshopshed** · Feb 10, 2015, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by jere

Good idea, I have seen some thing like it looking at old woodworkers shop photos. I might try this one out!

Having resorted to clamping things to the table to actually make this I am sure I will appreciate it's usefulness even more. You don't have to make it that accurately to get the benefit.