Which Bench Vise?????

[Victor Stearns]

Greetings Creekers!
What an amazing weekend we are having. Anyway, my next project, which is sort of just a finish the bench project, is next on the list. I already have a maple 30' x 84" top and the plan for the base. I want to add an end vise to this. I am torn between two, the Vertias Twin Screw and the 12” quick release end vise from Rockler. I would really like the Vertias vise, however the $$$$ is one potential issue. The second issue is do I really need the ability to skew the vise jaws? Or would I be just fine with the parallel jaws of the Rockler vise? ( links to the two vises below.)
Post your thoughts and experiences please.
Thanks and Happy Memorial Day!
Victor

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17385&filter=37180
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&cat=1,41659&p=45114

[Dewey Torres]

The Veritas Vise really outclasses the Rockler. You will pay more, but after a month you will have a great vise and you will have forgotten about the cost. Anybody who has on of these will tell you it is a great vise. Most anything of quality costs accordingly.
The Vise does not skew as much as you might think. It is not a pattern makers vise. You might skew it about a 1/2" or so. After that it gets too tight to close. The Veritas is a power house, very strong and well made. It is truly a dream to own one.
Dewey

[Dan Lee]

I've had the Veritas for about 3 months and really like it. The Veritas allows clamping between the screws. But a nice feature of the Rockler is the quick release.