Bench Hook

ToolInfoBox Bench Hook
Type:	workholding jig
Used with:	hand saws (Western style - push cutting)
Location:	wood workshop (hand tool area - under the old Hobelbank)
Similar (More or Less):	shooting board

A bench hook gives you a quick and easy stop to hold a workpiece when sawing by hand.

Basically it is just a board with two hooks: one at the underside that's pushed against the edge of the workbench, and one on top that you can then push workpieces against!

More information on Wikipedia!

A precisely angled (or adjustable) version of a bench hook is called shooting board and frequently used with planes.