HONGDUI HD-DT04 Woodworking Planing Stop
The HONGDUI HD-DT04 is more than a standard bench stop—it is a low-profile, high-performance workholding solution engineered for woodworkers who demand absolute stability during hand planing. It features an ultra-thin yet rigid profile that allows your hand planes to clear the stop effortlessly, even when working with thin stock. Whether you are flattening large panels, squaring narrow edges, or executing delicate surface prep, the HD-DT04 transforms your workbench into a rock-solid, professional-grade processing station.
Low-Profile Design: Projects only 5.5mm above the workbench surface, allowing you to plane boards as thin as 6mm without the tool interfering with your hand plane.
Secure Workholding: Specifically engineered to prevent workpieces from skewing or sliding during aggressive hand-planing, even with wide or thin stock.
Dual-Post Stability: Features two durable steel posts that provide a rock-solid anchor; available in both 19mm (3/4") and 20mm diameters to fit standard workbench dog holes.
Premium Material: Constructed from high-quality aluminum alloy, providing superior strength and durability while ensuring the stop won't damage the sharp edges of your plane blades if accidental contact occurs.
Versatile Orientation: The stop can slide across the board and be used in pairs for wider panels or cross-grain work, adapting to various table surfaces and project sizes.
Non-Marring Surface: The smooth aluminum finish is designed to be gentle on your workpieces, ensuring no unwanted marks or indentations on the wood surface.
Compact Dimensions: The board measures approximately 270mm x 30mm x 7mm, making it a compact yet effective addition to any MFT or Roubo-style workbench.
- Model: HD-DT04
- Dimension: 270mm × 29.5mm × 7mm
- Material: High-Grade 6061 Aluminum Alloy, Premium Brass, Stainless Steel
- Weight: Roughly 0.21 kg
- Compatibility: Fits Standard 19mm and 20mm Dog Holes
1 * Planing Stop, 2 * Posts
WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals, including chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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FAQ
Check out the most common questions our customers asked.
What workbench systems is this planing stop compatible with?
The HD-DT04 is fully compatible with standard 19mm and 20mm dog holes.
How do the adjustable posts work, and will they wear out my workbench holes?
The posts feature premium knurled brass clamping knobs and integrated high-friction green O-rings. The O-rings ensure a snug fit inside the 19mm or 20mm holes to prevent rocking under heavy planing pressure, while completely protecting the wood walls of your workbench from aluminum-to-wood friction damage.
How thin is the stop, and will my hand plane blade hit it?
The main body of the stop has an ultra-low profile of only 7mm (roughly 1/4 inch) in thickness. This incredibly slim design ensures that standard hand planes (like a No. 4, No. 5, or low-angle block plane) clear the metal body effortlessly, allowing you to plane stock as thin as 8mm without the risk of nicking your precious plane iron.
Can I use this for wide panels, or is it just for narrow boards?
It is excellent for both. You can buy two planing stops and you can line them up end-to-end to create a long, straight continuous reference wall for wide panels, or position them at a 90-degree angle to brace a board on two sides for heavy material removal or aggressive scrubbing.
Does it lock down completely flat, or does it sit proud of the table?
It sits completely flat against the workbench surface. The included brass knobs clamp the posts from underneath the table (or via the side channels), pulling the 7mm anodized plate down perfectly flush against your benchtop for zero-wobble stability.
Is it sold individually
Yes, it is one planing stop in the package.