Q: What size dog hole does this fit?
It's available in a 3/4 inch or 20mm diameter to match either imperial or metric dog-hole spacing, and it wedges into a through hole as thin as 5/8 inch or a blind hole up to 1 1/4 inches deep.
Cutaway cross section shows bench anchor with fastener holding board in place.
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It is easiest to think of these as barrel-shaped insert nuts, except they self-anchor and are removable. Usable horizontally, vertically or at any angle in between, they accept common 1/2-13 threaded bolts and will wedge in through holes in material as thin as 5/8" (depending on the strength of the material) or in blind holes 1 1/4" deep.
With a pull-out strength of at least 200 lb* in hardwood, the anchors have a wedging mechanism controlled by an integral hex-head screw drive and an external rubber O-ring that uses friction to hold it in place during installation. With 3/8" of internal thread travel, the anchors are designed to secure materials of known thickness using a fixed-length fastener (for example, fastening 3/4" thick material with a 1" long machine screw). Ideal for fastening thin material, they are useful for fixing jigs, guides, etc. Best used with non-hex head drive fasteners, as the force applied with a wrench may overpower the anchor, loosening or dislodging it.
The 3/4" bench anchor secures in any 3/4" diameter hole; the 20mm bench anchor secures in any 20mm hole. Both are made in Canada with all-steel construction.
Though any 1/2-13 threaded rod or bolt may be used with our bench anchor, we offer a small selection of flat-head and round-head fasteners separately for convenience.
* In our tests, an anchor, fully seated in a 1 1/4" blind hole, had a pull-out strength of at least 200 lb when used in hardwood and 150 lb when used in softwood. Actual pull-out strength will vary depending on material used and torque applied.
It's available in a 3/4 inch or 20mm diameter to match either imperial or metric dog-hole spacing, and it wedges into a through hole as thin as 5/8 inch or a blind hole up to 1 1/4 inches deep.
Yes, unlike a permanently pressed insert nut, it releases by reversing the hex-drive wedge, so it can be repositioned or taken out entirely.
The Veritas bench anchor is rated for a minimum pull-out strength of 200 lb in hardwood and 150 lb in softwood, tested in a 1 1/4 inch blind hole.
A hex key drives the internal wedge to set the anchor's friction, and the same key locks it in place once it's positioned at the right depth.
Yes, it holds securely whether it's used horizontally, vertically or at any angle in between, since the wedge mechanism doesn't rely on gravity to stay seated.
| Materials | Steel |
| Dimensions | 3/4" or 20mm dia.; fits through holes 5/8" thick minimum or blind holes up to 1 1/4" deep; 3/8" internal thread travel |
| Compatibility | Accepts standard 1/2-13 threaded bolts |
| Capacity | Maximum 200 lb (hardwood); maximum 150 lb (softwood) |
| Includes | Bench anchor |
| Package Quantity | 1 item or pack of 5 |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Bench Anchor
It is easiest to think of these as barrel-shaped insert nuts, except they self-anchor and are removable. Usable horizontally, vertically or at any angle in between, they accept common 1/2-13 threaded bolts and will wedge in through holes in material as thin as 5/8" (depending on the strength of the material) or in blind holes 1 1/4" deep.
With a pull-out strength of at least 200 lb* in hardwood, the anchors have a wedging mechanism controlled by an integral hex-head screw drive and an external rubber O-ring that uses friction to hold it in place during installation. With 3/8" of internal thread travel, the anchors are designed to secure materials of known thickness using a fixed-length fastener (for example, fastening 3/4" thick material with a 1" long machine screw). Ideal for fastening thin material, they are useful for fixing jigs, guides, etc. Best used with non-hex head drive fasteners, as the force applied with a wrench may overpower the anchor, loosening or dislodging it.
The 3/4" bench anchor secures in any 3/4" diameter hole; the 20mm bench anchor secures in any 20mm hole. Both are made in Canada with all-steel construction.
Though any 1/2-13 threaded rod or bolt may be used with our bench anchor, we offer a small selection of flat-head and round-head fasteners separately for convenience.
* In our tests, an anchor, fully seated in a 1 1/4" blind hole, had a pull-out strength of at least 200 lb when used in hardwood and 150 lb when used in softwood. Actual pull-out strength will vary depending on material used and torque applied.
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