I've owned a few benches over the years and am nearing the end of a new bench build which I hope will incorparate all of the things I want and leave out the things I didn't like about some of the previous benches. Here is what works for me,
- I've had benches with and without under bench storage and I've found storage to be much nicer.
- If you do a fair amount of handwork not having a sliding deadman gets frustrating fast. They slide off easily to be stored when not needed.
- Having the leading edge of the bench inline with the base REALLY gets old.
- A wagon wheel end-vise is more compact and pleasant to use.
- A leg vise holds better and is more user friendly that a metal end-vise mounted on the bench face.
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