Hi guys, this is my first post on these forums so my apologies in advance if my noobiness shows through.
I am currently working on a design for my first woodworking bench and would like to make a small end vise with a dog hole in the chop so it could double as a wagon vise. I'm wondering if there is a general rule of thumb for how thick the chop would need to be to support a dog and withstand the clamping pressure without blowing out. The bench will have a solid 3" top, if that ties into the equation at all.
Thanks in advance for any enlightenment you can provide.
-Jon