Bench Critters Gecko Blocs Any Good?

Short Answer

Yes — our Bench Critters Gecko Blocs are easily one of the best workholding solutions available for woodworkers. We designed them to deliver unmatched grip, rock-solid stability, and three height orientations that outperform traditional bench cookies in every way. Don’t just take our word for it — check out the verified reviews from woodworkers who use them every day.

Long Answer

When people ask us, “Are Bench Critters Gecko Blocs any good?”, they’re usually comparing them to standard foam bench cookies that slide, compress, or get ruined the moment glue or finish touches them. We developed Gecko Blocs specifically to solve these frustrations — and the results speak for themselves.

1. Engineered for Serious Grip and Stability

Every Gecko Bloc is made from our custom-molded silicone compound engineered for maximum friction and control. This keeps your workpiece locked in place during sanding, routing, carving, and other demanding tasks. If you’ve ever had a workpiece shift unexpectedly, you’ll feel the improvement immediately.

2. Three Practical Height Orientations

One of the biggest advantages of Gecko Blocs is their unique pentagram design, giving you three different work heights to choose from. That means you can:

• Raise your work-piece enough to get clamps underneath during glue-ups
• Lift pieces completely off the bench for finishing or edge work
• Support longer boards or slabs with six stable points instead of four

This adaptability simply isn’t possible with traditional round bench cookies.

3. 100% Solid Silicone — No Foam, No Plastic, No Weak Points

Many workholding blocks use foam or lightweight cores. Gecko Blocs don’t. They’re made entirely from dense, heavy-duty silicone. That means:

• They don’t bottom out under heavy loads
• The more weight, the better they grip
• They don’t absorb moisture and woodworking glues, adhesives, fillers don't stick to them
• And they can be rinsed clean, indefinitely

It’s a long-lasting tool designed for daily shop use.

4. Totally Glue-, Finish-, and Adhesive-Proof

One major downside of typical bench cookies is how quickly they get ruined by glue squeeze-out, epoxy drips, or fillers. Silicone eliminates that problem entirely. Nothing sticks to Gecko Blocs — not glue, filler, or epoxy. A quick rinse or peel and they're as good as new.

5. Six Blocks Per Set for Real-World Projects

Most sets include only four blocks. We include six because real woodworking projects often require more contact points, especially for:

• Larger glue-ups
• Wide panels
• Longer boards
• Furniture joinery setups

More blocks means more stability and safer, more predictable results.

6. Wall-Mount Storage Included

To keep your workspace tidy and efficient, every set includes a wall-mountable holder. It keeps your Gecko Blocs visible, organized, and off the bench when not in use.

7. Trusted by Woodworkers, Luthiers & Makers

From furniture builders to guitar makers, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Many customers tell us Gecko Blocs became one of those “how did I ever work without these?” tools in their shop.

And again — the verified reviews speak loudly.

Final Verdict: Are Bench Critters Gecko Blocs Any Good?

Absolutely. We created them to be the most durable, versatile, and stable workholding blocks available, and we genuinely believe they deliver on that promise. If you want a solution that grips harder, lasts longer, and adapts to more tasks than traditional bench cookies, Gecko Blocs are one of the best upgrades you can make to your workflow.