Beginning top lamination, 3” white ash



Adding one strip at a time to the top.



Laminating more strips, vertical clamps keep edges aligned.



Adding more strips to get to the final width.



Added the benchdog strips on each side.



Another view of the dog strips.



Leveling the top with hand planes. My buddy Paul bought over his number 8 and we got cracking, working our way down to my number 4.



Making the front vise, using 1.5 inch maple screws I cut with Beall threader.



I cut the vice chop down to size,added bolsters and handles, and planed the chop even with the benchtop. The chop is 3” thick.



I put 25” between the screws, so I can get case good sides in the vise for dovetailing.



The wooden screws work great! I used beeswax to lubricate them.



Dogs in action with end vise.



End view. It weighs a ton!



Putting it to good use.