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A bench hook is a workbench appliance used to secure wood for many tasks in woodworking. It can be used to hold a workpiece in place while crosscutting with a hand saw. It can also be used to hold stock for carving, planing or other tasks. A bench hook can hold stock and keep it from moving during modifications, improving accuracy and safety. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Bench hookA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: The practical registerThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Improved Bench HookCited 0 times
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📖 Definitions
Noun A device used on a woodworking bench to hold a workpiece in place
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
📚 Books worth reading
- 📕The practical registerJohn Lilly · 1719
Reading modern fiction -- Fourth EditionLynskey, Winifred C., Winifred C., Comp. Lynskey · 1952
MillbrookArt Kleps · 1977
Modern entriesJohn Lilly · 1723- 📕The minimalist woodworkerVic Tesolin · 2015
Reading modern fiction --revised editionLynskey, Winifred C., William Faulkner · 1957
Electromechanical Devices & Components Illustrated SourcebookBrian Elliott · 2007
Crane, Crawler Mounted, Gasoline, 3/4 Cu. Yd., With Attachments, Koehring, Model 304 With Chrysler Engine ModificationUnited States War Department · 1943
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