The UJK Multi-Function Bench Hook is a modern evolution of the traditional linear bench dog, featuring a hook system that holds the workpiece in place without wobbling during vertical and 45° planing. It has 1 circular hole and 2 elongated holes for use on 20mm dog hole worktops, even those that are less precise. It is stackable for thick materials. Compatible with hand planes, electric planes, biscuit jointers, and Festool Domino. Made in Great Britain. Distributed in Italy by Krollit, official UJK distributor since 2007.
- Hook system: integrated hook that holds the material in place during processing
- Angles of use: vertical and 45°
- Mounting holes: 1 circular hole + 2 elongated holes for 20mm dog holes, even less precise ones
- Stackable: yes, for thick materials
- Compatible tools: hand planes, electric planes, biscuit jointers, Festool Domino
- Compatible dogs: UJK 12mm guide dogs, UJK anchoring dogs; 50mm dogs for stacking
- Worktop compatibility: Festool MFT/3, UJK multi-function worktops, 20mm grid worktops
- Origin: Great Britain
Who uses the UJK Hook Stop and for what
The UJK Hook Stop is used by carpenters and woodworkers who plane, make biscuit joints, or perform operations with the Festool Domino on a multi-function worktop and need a stable stop that holds the workpiece in place during processing. In Italy, it is particularly adopted by those who use a hand plane on an MFT worktop for surface and edge preparation, those who make joints with a biscuit jointer or Domino and need to keep the workpiece still during insertion, and professionals who work on multi-function worktops on construction sites where traditional clamps are not accessible. The hook system keeps the material in place even without additional clamping, making it quicker to use than traditional clamps.
Krollit Logistics and Support
Shipping 3–5 business days from Krollit warehouse, Monteforte Irpino (AV). Technical support in Italian at +39 0825-1494022.
Who the UJK Hook Stop is for
| Profile |
Compatibility |
Reason |
| Carpenter planing on a multi-function worktop at 90° and 45° |
Suitable |
The hook system holds the workpiece in a vertical and 45° position without the need for additional clamping; the 3 holes allow for both orthogonal and angled positioning |
| Those making joints with a biscuit jointer or Festool Domino on an MFT worktop |
Suitable |
The stop locks the workpiece against the tool's thrust during biscuit jointer or Domino insertion, eliminating the need for a second operator or additional clamps |
| Those working with thick materials |
Suitable |
The stop is stackable: multiple stacked stops increase the reference height for thick materials; use 50mm guide dogs when stacking multiple stops |
| Those looking for a stop for cutting operations with a guide rail saw |
Not suitable |
The hook stop is designed for planing, biscuit joining, and Domino operations; for positioning the guide rail during cutting, UJK guide rail clamping dogs are recommended |
Not suitable for: use as a reference for a guide rail with a guide rail saw, for which UJK guide rail clamping dogs are recommended; and for worktops with hole diameters other than 20 mm.
Technical specifications
| Clamping system |
Integrated hook |
| Positioning holes |
1 circular hole + 2 elongated holes |
| Elongated holes |
For worktops with 20mm holes, even less precise ones |
| Angles of use |
Vertical and 45° |
| Stackable |
Yes |
| Recommended dogs |
UJK 12mm guide dogs or UJK anchoring dogs; 50mm dogs for stacking |
| Compatible tools |
Hand planes, electric planes, biscuit jointers, Festool Domino |
| Worktop compatibility |
Festool MFT/3, UJK multi-function worktops, 20mm grid worktops |
| Country of manufacture |
Great Britain |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the UJK hook stop system compare to a traditional stop?
The integrated hook system holds the workpiece in place without the need for additional clamping. Unlike a traditional stop which only holds the workpiece by friction, the hook actively restrains it during planing or tool thrust, eliminating the risk of the material slipping during processing.
The stop is positioned in the 20mm holes of the multi-function worktop via 1 circular hole or 2 elongated holes. The elongated holes allow for use even on worktops with 20mm holes that are slightly less precise than the Parf MkII standard, expanding product compatibility.
How do you use the UJK hook stop for 45° planing?
The 3 holes of the stop (1 circular and 2 elongated) allow for 45° positioning by inserting the guide dogs into the appropriate angled holes. In this configuration, the workpiece is supported laterally at 45° to the worktop surface, allowing for planing of angled edges with a hand or electric plane.
For vertical planing, the stop is positioned with the hook vertical and the dogs inserted into the front holes; for 45° planing, the stop is rotated and the dogs are inserted into the side holes. Both configurations do not require tools for changing position.
Is the hook stop compatible with the Festool Domino?
Yes. The manufacturer UJK explicitly states compatibility with the Festool Domino. The stop keeps the workpiece still during Domino insertion, eliminating the need for a second operator or additional clamps for jointing operations on a multi-function worktop.
How do you stack multiple stops for thick materials?
For materials thicker than the height of a single stop, multiple stops can be stacked on the same plane. The manufacturer UJK recommends using 50mm guide dogs when stacking multiple stops, to ensure stable support for all stacked stops.
Each additional stop increases the height of the lateral reference, adapting to increasingly thick materials without having to purchase stops of different heights.
Which clamping dog is recommended with the UJK hook stop?
The manufacturer UJK indicates 12mm guide dogs and UJK anchoring dogs as recommended accessories for standard use of the stop. For stacking multiple stops, 50mm guide dogs are recommended, which offer sufficient protrusion to support all stacked stops.
For a more secure clamp, the stop can be paired with the UJK cam and wedge clamping set, which adds active clamping force to the passive positioning of the hook.
