Another way to add a Bench Stop to a Bench.

Most woodworkers have at one time or another encountered the object pictured above. Some shy away due to the bad press accredited to these contraptions. Others seem to have rows installed on their bench without much issues.

3 words that worry more woodworkers more than " concealed mitered dovetail" , Taiwan is still better than modern China made hardware, in general. These came from a UK merchant on ebay.

These used to be made out of steel. I've seen one by Wm Marples going for more than a song on ebay. The biggest issue with these stops lies in the material now being used: Cast Magnesium/Zinc/Aluminium Alloy. I do not know which of the 3, but I do know it is CAST. Yes, including the threaded rod controlling the lift of the jaws.

Strength is the issue.

This even has a recess for any bulk buyer to put their trade label.

I recall countless times of needing something to butt against while planning a small, thin strip of wood, such as the side of a small box. Hence the jig below.
I could have simply mortised directly into my bench, but where I wanted the stop, there's concealed threaded rods, vise mounting lag screws.

Here I start mortising a length of stock. This planning jig will accommodate stocks up to 12" long, 4" wide.

Below: The cleat is PVA glued and screwed in a diamond formation; for no particular reason.

This is how the planning jig will be deployed.

Below: A close up of the innards.

Most short, thin, difficult boards shall be bullied into submission.

Prime cuts from: Far Eastern Wood Butcher.

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