Vise selection arguably the most important decision when building a bench.
This is true for anyone buying or building a bench.
People should be careful not to succumb to the influence of what is popular by building someone else's bench.
The type of projects one wants to pursue and how one envisions their work flow's progression are important considerations. These have to be balanced with available space and the materials to be used.
Each bench style from Moravian to Scandinavian has its advantages. The same can be said for the various styles of vises.
At best one will end up with a bench providing years of service. At worst it will be a reason for one to build another bench.
jtk
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