MFT Bench Dogs
MFT Benchdogs for Accurate Workholding, Cutting & Assembly
MFT benchdogs are precision workholding accessories designed to fit the 20mm holes found in MFT-style multifunction table tops. Used individually or in pairs, they provide reliable reference points for positioning panels, guiding cuts, supporting workpieces and securing components during woodworking, carpentry and assembly.
Small Components That Make an MFT Workbench More Useful
A good MFT table is only as useful as the workholding system used with it. Benchdogs provide one of the simplest ways to turn the regular hole pattern into a practical positioning system.
```Inserted into the 20mm holes in an MFT worktop, dogs create physical reference points against which a workpiece can be positioned. Used as a pair, they can help establish a square reference for cutting; used individually, they can provide a stop or support point for a wide range of workshop tasks.
Precision matters. A benchdog needs to fit the worktop accurately enough to provide dependable positioning without being unnecessarily difficult to insert or remove. Current specialist MFT dogs are CNC machined for close tolerances, with stainless steel and aluminium among the materials used for premium workshop dogs.
MFT Benchdog Essentials
- 20mm fit: Designed for common MFT-style dog holes
- 96mm grid: Suits the widely used MFT hole pattern
- Precision fit: Helps create accurate positioning references
- Low-profile options: Useful where clearance is important
- Threaded designs: Some dogs can be mechanically secured
- Multiple heights: Different profiles suit different tasks
- Metal construction: Premium dogs are available in aluminium or stainless steel
Why Use MFT Benchdogs?
Benchdogs are one of the fundamental accessories in an MFT system because they turn the hole grid into a flexible workholding and positioning system.
Use dogs to establish repeatable contact points against panels, boards and components while keeping the work securely located.
Pairs of benchdogs can be used with a guide rail to establish repeatable 90° and other cutting arrangements on an MFT worktop.
Dogs can act as assembly stops, helping keep components aligned while other clamps or fixtures are applied.
The MFT grid allows dogs to be repositioned around the workpiece rather than relying on one permanently fixed stop.
Once you know which holes you need, the regular MFT grid makes it easier to recreate familiar positioning arrangements.
MFT dogs can support cutting, routing, sanding, drilling, assembly and many other general woodworking operations.
Precision Starts With the Fit
MFT benchdogs are not simply pegs. The relationship between the dog diameter and the 20mm worktop hole affects how securely and accurately the dog locates. Specialist manufacturers use precision machining to achieve close tolerances; one current stainless-steel range specifies machining to a 0.01mm tolerance for a snug fit in 20mm MFT holes.
MFT Benchdog Types
Different dog profiles are useful for different jobs. Choosing the right height and design can make a noticeable difference to how easily the workholding system integrates with your workflow.
| Benchdog type | Main purpose | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Low-Profile Dogs | Provide a compact reference point with minimal projection above the surface. | Cutting, positioning and applications where overhead clearance matters. |
| Tall Benchdogs | Provide a higher contact point against the edge of a workpiece. | Panel work, assembly and holding taller components. |
| Threaded Benchdogs | Allow the dog to be secured or used with threaded hardware. | Specialist workholding and setups requiring additional mechanical security. |
| Through-Hole Dogs | Provide additional options for fixing or clamping through the dog. | Flexible workholding and bespoke workshop setups. |
| Fence Dogs | Locate fences and other MFT accessories accurately within the hole grid. | Repeatable cutting, fences and guide-rail systems. |
Specialist MFT systems include several dog designs, including low-profile, taller and threaded options, as well as dedicated fence dogs for positioning accessories on the 96mm grid.
```MFT Benchdogs for Track-Saw Cutting
One of the most common reasons woodworkers use MFT dogs is to create accurate and repeatable setups for guide-rail and track-saw work.
Use suitable dogs to establish a square reference for guide-rail positioning when breaking down sheet material.
The regular MFT grid can provide reference points for angled setups when used with suitable dogs, rails and positioning accessories.
Combine benchdogs with repeat stops and fences to create consistent setups when producing multiple components to the same dimensions.
MFT Benchdogs for Assembly & Workholding
Cutting is only one application. Benchdogs can become useful general-purpose positioning accessories throughout a woodworking project.
Use dogs as reference points when assembling panels, carcasses and other sheet-material components.
Create temporary stops and supports around table components, frames, panels and other furniture parts.
Use suitable dogs alongside clamps to help prevent movement during controlled routing and trimming operations.
Position smaller components against dogs while sanding, shaping and carrying out finishing work.
Use the grid as a reference system when locating components for drilling and other repetitive workshop operations.
Move the dogs to suit the shape and size of the next workpiece rather than rebuilding the entire bench setup.
20mm Benchdogs for MFT-Style Tables
The common MFT ecosystem is built around 20mm holes, but compatibility should always be checked before purchasing. Specialist dogs are available for Festool MFT tables, UJK systems and custom-made tops with correctly sized 20mm holes.
Choosing the Right MFT Benchdogs
Consider the worktop, accessories and type of work you perform before selecting a set of dogs.
Confirm the Hole Size
Check that your MFT worktop uses 20mm holes and that the benchdogs are manufactured for that hole diameter. Do not assume every perforated worktop uses the same dimensions.
Choose the Right Profile
Low dogs are useful where clearance is important, while taller dogs provide more contact against the edge of a workpiece. Consider both the task and the thickness of the material.
Select the Material
Aluminium offers a lightweight precision-machined option, while stainless steel provides a heavier, highly durable solution for demanding workshop use.
MFT Benchdog Sets
Buying dogs as a set can be more useful than purchasing individual pieces, particularly when setting up a new MFT workstation or replacing a collection of mixed accessories.
A compact set can provide the essential reference points needed for basic cutting and positioning tasks.
Combining short and tall dogs gives greater flexibility when switching between cutting, assembly and general workholding.
Larger collections are useful for dedicated MFT benches where multiple workpieces or accessories may be configured at the same time.
Benchdogs, Fences & MFT Accessories
Benchdogs form part of a much wider MFT workholding ecosystem. Once the basic positioning system is in place, the same 20mm hole grid can support fences, stops, clamps and specialist fixtures.
```Dedicated fence dogs, for example, are designed to locate fences within the 96mm grid while maintaining repeatability when accessories are removed and repositioned. Other MFT accessories use the same hole system for guide-rail positioning, support and clamping.
Maintaining Your MFT Benchdogs
Precision accessories benefit from being kept clean and free from workshop debris. Dust, resin, glue and fine particles can affect how smoothly a dog enters the worktop or interfere with accurate positioning.
```Keep the dogs clean, check the worktop holes periodically and avoid forcing a dog into a hole if the fit has changed. Where threaded dogs are used, inspect the threads and associated hardware regularly, particularly in busy professional workshops.
Shop MFT Benchdogs
Improve the accuracy and versatility of your MFT workbench with precision benchdogs designed for 20mm MFT-style holes. Choose the right height, material and configuration for cutting, assembly, positioning and everyday workshop workholding.
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