Hi all,
I’ve learned a lot by reading so many threads on this site. Thanks for adding so much great content.
I’m planning to build a workbench (Moravian style) in the near future and I’m thinking about using a Christiansen Model No. 1D metal vise (10” wide and 2.5” deep) on the end of the bench. I bought it on Craigslist. I like the look of it but I’m concerned about the depth of the vise, which is 2.5” and the position of the bench dog, which is all the way on the left side of the vise. As for the depth, I’m thinking about making the wood cheek rise about a half inch above the vise top. As for the bench dog, I was thinking about bolting the vise about center on 12-18” wide bench top, so that the dog lines up with dog holes. I’m pretty new to woodworking, so maybe I’m not seeing a disadvantage of not having the left side of the end vise flush with the face side of the bench top. I can’t recall seeing too many end vises center on the bench top. Am I better off just using another metal vise? I’d prefer not to drop a lot of money on more expensive vises.
Thanks for any thoughts on this issue.