3x3 Custom Dog Hole Router Template

Want to add greater functionality to your workbench? This Dog Hole Router Template makes it easy.

Dog holes turn a simple workbench into a workholding machine. They let you use bench dogs, hold-downs, holdfasts, planing stops, and a whole lot more — all without clamps.

Simply chuck a 1/4” straight bit and ⅜” diameter bushing in your plunge router, and let the template holes do the rest. 

The result is standard size ¾” or 20mm dog holes.

Tamar’s Hot Take:

Why I love it:

1. Clear acrylic allows you to see through it, ensuring precise hole placement. With lines etched on the underside, you can easily align your jig wherever you need it, making it highly customizable. 

2. No need to remember what size bushing or bit to use because it’s already etched on the jig! 

3. You can drill up to 9 holes at once, which is more than most other jigs on the market, saving you a significant amount of time.

4. Use your already drilled holes as a reference to align the next series of holes, ensuring a perfect layout.

5. When you use the included bolts as an edge reference, the holes will be placed 3 inches away from the edge. This distance is ideal for dog holes that are in line with a tail vise, providing enough room to place a hand plane on its edge which turns your workbench into a functional shooting board!

Need some bushings? Check out these Router Bushing Sets we carry, as well as our collection of Router Bits.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Dog Hole Router Template

• 3 x Alignment Bolts

• 2 x 3/4" or 20mm Dogs