Traditional tail vise, non-traditional wood holding.

[William Fretwell]

One benefit of the traditional design, a great way to hold poles for a spokeshave.
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[Phil Mueller]

I must say if there was anything I wish I had planed into my bench, it would be some sort of a tail vise. I work around it, but as you’ve shown, it can make a number of things much more convenient. I’m jealous.