Hello all,
First post here.... I've been lurking for a while. There is a wealth of knowledge on these forums!
I recently bought this vise and will begin construction of my traditional(ish) european(ish) bench soon.
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21523
I really like the quick release feature and the price is not too bad. My question is... what would be the max suggested jaw size for this vise? I realize putting a large jaw on it will allow it to rack when clamping a small item, if the opposite side is not supported.
Basically I'm considering purchasing another one of these and use it in both the front and end vise position.
I would love to have a twin screw vise on the front, but I can't swing that much money right now. I'm thinking one of these in the front vise position plus some dog holes drilled into the side of the top to use for hold downs will accomplish the same thing (albiet not as well) for vertically clamping wide boards.
Any thoughts on the subject?
Edit: I forgot to mention... the whole bench will be made of poplar as I have access to big pile of it for free. The only exception is the vise jaws I might use a harder wood.