Bora Dog Hole Clamps - Exclusive To Australia

Bora dog hole clamps are intended for securing workpieces to a compatible workbench during common woodworking and workshop operations. The appropriate setup depends on the size and shape of the workpiece and the forces generated by the operation being performed.

Dog hole clamps are particularly useful when an ordinary bar or F-style clamp cannot conveniently reach the required location. Because the bench holes provide anchoring points across the work surface, a clamp can often be placed closer to the centre of a board or panel. Standard clamps remain useful for many jobs, so the two styles are best viewed as complementary workholding options rather than direct replacements for one another.

The number required depends on the workpiece and the direction of the forces being applied. A straightforward operation on a small component may require only limited restraint, while a larger panel or a task that creates substantial sideways or rotational force may benefit from multiple clamping points. Test the setup before beginning work and add additional restraint whenever the workpiece can shift, pivot or lift.

As with most woodworking clamps, excessive pressure or debris trapped beneath a clamping surface can potentially mark softer or finished timber. Keep contact surfaces clean, use only enough pressure to prevent movement and consider a suitable protective pad or scrap timber where necessary. Extra care is worthwhile when clamping softwoods, veneered panels and surfaces that have already been finished.

A workbench with appropriately positioned dog holes provides multiple anchoring locations for compatible clamps, bench dogs and other workholding accessories. This allows the clamping arrangement to be adapted to different projects without permanently mounting hardware at every location. A well-planned dog hole layout can be especially useful when working with boards and panels that are difficult to secure using clamps positioned only around the edge of the bench.