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Montreal_Medic wrote: Instead of the cross vise, check out the chain leg vise. Its a cool modern take on the leg I see no need for a tail vise, but keep a shoulder vise in the leg position when needed...

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I think we talked about this when we were in the krenov plane course but this is one that you should really look at considering. It is very well thought out and it would work for your space needs.

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I am leaning towards keeping it as simple as possible. Just a leg vise + dead man, and hold fasts and stops/dogs. I can save for a tailvise on the next bench I make, and I’d be able to salvage the leg...

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I would opt for a Twin-screw vise or a bench vise – I have a twin screw on the front of my bench and a tail vise on the end and it works really well – the tail vise is really good at securing work...

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I want to build a Roubo style bench too, but cannot afford the vice hardware. So instead I am thinking dog holes, planing stops, hold fasts (which I have) and battens. Perhaps a crochet and a dead man...

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@montrealmedic, WOW that sounds so sweet! I was thinking of doing the same as you in that I should do a starter bench out of 2X and use that to make a REAL one. As of right now I have nothing to work...

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yellaD wrote: I plan on building a Roubo style work bench and I think I will slap a Benchcrafted criss-cross leg vise on one end and (?) on the other end. I would like to say a tail vise but they look...

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Hey @desertdeuces, follow my thread on winterizing? about garage workshop, lots of good help there already!

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I’m so glad you brought this topic up. I’m sorry I can’t provide you any insight, but I’m working on the same exact issue. I want to convert my garage workspace into a proper woodworking area pretty...

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What is essential in a good woodworking bench?

I plan on building a Roubo style work bench and I think I will slap a Benchcrafted criss-cross leg vise on one end and (?) on the other end. I would like to say a tail vise but they look difficult to...

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