If Ralph from Benchdogs do not end up being a very rich man, it won't be due to a lack of effort on my part ... I've spent the gdp of a small country buying Benchdogs fences and guides and what not;-) I do not regret any of my purchases; especially the fence was a great improvement on my diy effort. I was a bit tempted to buy the t-square (want something that can make neat 5mm pin holes), but this may be a better option that'll also solve other problems.
Hi William I know what you mean you can send a furtune.... I did get feedback that the T square is a better option if your are after the 5mm holes. The squares are designed around 4mm holes. I do use it with the Festool 5mm bit - but the T squares are designed around 5mm and are much longer in length. The obvious solution is to buy both :/)
@@TheWoodgrafter Thanks for the advice Andy. Difficult choice. I reckon a good combination square is a far more versatile tool than a t-square, and I'm struggling nowadays to read my Starrett combi, whereas I still find it very easy to read all my Benchdogs products, so that inclines me towards the combi. But I prefer 5 mm pins. Maybe I should go your route and buy the Festool bit to go with it. Sure ain't cheap though. Buy once, cry one very long time.
Since Ralph seems to be continually investing in new buildings and machinery, rather than Ralph being a very rich man, I think that the Benchdog's site will eventually cover all of Somerset.
@williamstead6354 The festool bit is a little bit different, I believe. The benchdog ones have the advantage of not having a round head but a little collar The reason why they don't fit into the 5mm holes of the square - I still don't understand benchdogs decision for this... Anyways, this helps to bring the drill in a 90 degree angle and have your pins straight!
@robertpearce8394 Hi Robert, it’s good to see the investment going back into the business and product innovation. I am sure Sumerset is big enough to take it :-) Andy
I share your criticism on the little ledge. I am (especially in combination with "my" 5mm hole issue) a bit harsher: At this pricepoint there should not be something missing or a v2 needed. Still, the haptics and precision is very nice.
Hi All,
A look at Benchdogs latest offering, enjoy.
Andy
Thank you Andy, another great video
Thank you Paul,
Cheers
Andy
If Ralph from Benchdogs do not end up being a very rich man, it won't be due to a lack of effort on my part ... I've spent the gdp of a small country buying Benchdogs fences and guides and what not;-) I do not regret any of my purchases; especially the fence was a great improvement on my diy effort. I was a bit tempted to buy the t-square (want something that can make neat 5mm pin holes), but this may be a better option that'll also solve other problems.
Hi William
I know what you mean you can send a furtune....
I did get feedback that the T square is a better option if your are after the 5mm holes.
The squares are designed around 4mm holes. I do use it with the Festool 5mm bit - but the T squares are designed around 5mm and are much longer in length.
The obvious solution is to buy both :/)
@@TheWoodgrafter Thanks for the advice Andy. Difficult choice. I reckon a good combination square is a far more versatile tool than a t-square, and I'm struggling nowadays to read my Starrett combi, whereas I still find it very easy to read all my Benchdogs products, so that inclines me towards the combi. But I prefer 5 mm pins. Maybe I should go your route and buy the Festool bit to go with it. Sure ain't cheap though. Buy once, cry one very long time.
Since Ralph seems to be continually investing in new buildings and machinery, rather than Ralph being a very rich man, I think that the Benchdog's site will eventually cover all of Somerset.
@williamstead6354 The festool bit is a little bit different, I believe. The benchdog ones have the advantage of not having a round head but a little collar The reason why they don't fit into the 5mm holes of the square - I still don't understand benchdogs decision for this... Anyways, this helps to bring the drill in a 90 degree angle and have your pins straight!
@robertpearce8394
Hi Robert, it’s good to see the investment going back into the business and product innovation.
I am sure Sumerset is big enough to take it :-)
Andy
I share your criticism on the little ledge. I am (especially in combination with "my" 5mm hole issue) a bit harsher: At this pricepoint there should not be something missing or a v2 needed. Still, the haptics and precision is very nice.
Hi Kaktus,
That little shelf addition would make this the perfect device.
That precision is pretty awesome though.
Cheers
Andy