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Smart Connect 20mm Bench Dogs - Pair

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  • TSO Smart Connect Bench Connector
  • Close-up of the chamfer detail. Smart Connect Dogs are designed to sit flush or slightly beneath your work surface, so they won't obstruct your productivity.
  • Smart Connect Dogs are the easiest way to connect/layer 20x96mm work surfaces. Just slide these dogs into chamfered holes and secure via a clamping knob underneath.
  • We recommend using Smart Connect Dogs with M8x1.25 clamping knobs such as our M8 SpeedKnobs or M8 Star Grip Knobs shown in this picture.
  • Smart Connect Bench Dogs connecting two surfaces.
  • Smart Connect Bench Dogs connecting two surfaces.
$17.95

Description

A Ron Paulk Innovation Opens Up Creative New Fixturing Options

All Smart Connect Dogs are sold in pairs (purchase "1" quantity and you will receive two dogs).
To secure Smart Connect Dogs, consider adding our SpeedKnobs (sold separately).
Ron Paulk shows how he uses the Smart Connect Dogs
Click here to see Ron demonstrate creative uses for the Smart Connect Dogs in his YouTube video.

We're excited to partner with Ron Paulk to offer a bench dog like no other: the Smart Connect Dog. Unlike traditional bench dogs which protrude from the work surface to act as a material stop, Smart Connect Dogs feature a chamfered lip that seats flush or slightly underneath your work surface. If you've been following Ron's latest bench and router table designs, you'll see him relying on layered panels to create flexible, expandable, portable work surfaces—and we love the idea. When it comes to layering or connecting work surfaces, rather than relying on clamps (expensive, imprecise, subject to getting knocked out of alignment) or traditional 20mm bench dogs with collars (which take up worktop space), Smart Connect Dogs used with our economical M8 Star Grip Knobs or more premium M8 SpeedKnobs provide strong clamping action, precise registration and won't interfere with your work. With a body length of 28mm, Smart Connect Dogs are perfect for layering/connecting two 15mm (or 5/8") thick plywood panels with knobs clamping from underneath, as Ron demonstrates in the video to the right. This is just one creative use for Smart Connect Dogs; we know the TSO user community will come up with even more great ideas! (And please share them with us.)

To flush mount Smart Connect Dogs, you will need to chamfer the 20mm holes on your work surface. We recommend using a trim router with a quality 45˚ chamfer bit, as this allows you to perfectly adjust the depth of the chamfer to match these bench dogs. We do not recommend using the fixed-cut-depth of the UJK Chamfer Tool which is not suitable for plywood.

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Specifications

  • Material: Aluminum (non-anodized)
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Warranty & Returns

TSO brand products are guaranteed for five years from date of sale against defects in materials or workmanship. Normal wear and tear and accidental damage are not covered. For any product determined to have a defect covered by this warranty, TSO Products will repair or, at its option, replace with current comparable product. Warranty requests require an RMA (return authorization number) prior to any return. Request an RMA number by contacting TSO Customer Service (info@tsoproducts.com).
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16 Reviews

  • 5
    Wish I'd bought sooner

    Posted by Woody on 2nd Jul 2024

    Welcome addition to my MFT. Precision machining makes for great fit in the dog holes. I used a pair to set up a fence and another pair for some shop made stops.

  • 3
    SMART CONNECT 20MM BENCH DOGS - PAIR

    Posted by Joe Grout on 16th Apr 2024

    undersized and overpriced I expected a snug fit for my application disappointed to say to say the least

  • 5
    SMART CONNECT 20MM BENCH DOGS

    Posted by Richard Sauerer on 15th Dec 2023

    Great product! Sturdy, machined well, and perfect for sandwiching two layers of plywood or affixing jigs to an MFT. A good bet I'll be buying more down the road.

  • 5
    Bench Dogs to fit flush with an MFT table surface

    Posted by King Waters on 27th Jul 2022

    This dogs offer a threaded flush-fit for your MFT table. They fit within the beveled edge of a 20mm dog-hole, allowing nearby operations to be free of interference. Like all of TSO's products, quality is the highest priority. I have read some internet comments that the fit of these may allow some movement. Once they are secured by a TSO speed knob, with the bevel well-seated, you will probably find such comments a bit picky.

  • 5
    Double groove smart connect bench dogs

    Posted by John on 14th Apr 2022

    Well worth the wait. These dogs are great for jigs and other fixtures. Also great for putting a temporary mft style top on sawhorses. I’ll be ordering more.

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