I’m not completely finished because I haven’t installed the second vise yet. I had the vise and was all set to install it, after I put the finish on the top. But when I pulled everything out of the box and started the layout process I noticed how bad the quality was on this vise. I definitely did not get what I paid for with this thing. I was going to have to remove a lot of material out of the top in order get the rear jaw flush with the skirt. So I just couldn’t bring myself to start cutting, when I couldn’t be certain that I would be happy with the end result. I am going to call it done for now. I’m just ready to use it. Here are a few pictures of how everything ended up.
-- Clay Ortiz, North Georgia
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Grant Davis
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#1 posted 935 days ago
I’m envious. Very nice shop addition. That should be around for quite a while.
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Cory
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#2 posted 935 days ago
Clay, that’s freakin awesome. Just beautiful. Now that it’s over, what would you have done differently? Also, how quickly can you make me one?!!!!
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mafe
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#3 posted 935 days ago
Beautiful workbench,
In that light and with that bench you will love that place.
Best thoughts,
MaFe
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Clay Ortiz
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#4 posted 935 days ago
Thanks guys. At this point I wouldn’t change anything I am really happy with the way it turned out. Maybe after I use it a while I will find something I would do different. I hope this is the last one of these I have to build! lol!
-- Clay Ortiz, North Georgia
jcwalleye
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#5 posted 935 days ago
Congrats. Very nice job. Following the construction in your blog almost gives me a sense of accomplishment. It must be particularly gratifying to have your son’s help. If he inherits the bench someday, he’ll be certain to treasure it.
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Abbott
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#6 posted 935 days ago
That is real nice Clay.
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