hard maple work bench

I love the twin screw on the end.

I don’t quite understand the face vice though. Does the back face actually stick out past the face of the workbench? What is the reason for this? Also why is the metal part of the vice level with the top of the bench? Aren’t these usually mounted so there is no metal level with the bench top?

I ask because I am going to be making my first bench soon and am scouring around looking at every design idea I come across.

I like the looks of the bench itself and the stool is a great idea dna use of scraps.

-- Kevin, Wichita, Kansas

because its a patternmakers vise its able to spin 360 degrees and can also be adjusted to move 90 degrees up or down with a locking handle.and the top is recessed 1/16 of an inch to give clearance. finding the right design for a bench to suit me was the hardest research i’ve ever put into a project,everybodys different , so find what works best with you.also the plans i’ve linked are pretty detailed. thank you

-- eric post, tallahassee FL

That’s one nice heavy duty looking bench!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Thanks for posting such a wonderful project! Not only does it look sturdy, but ready to handle any type of clamping you may need during fabrication.

-- --Chuck

Really sturdy looking bench. Looks like you have all the bells and whistles that might want.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Very nice bench. We should see some really nice projects coming off of it.

-- Maplewood, MN

This is a gorgeous bench and a tool that should get a lot of use. I am sure that this was a challenging project. Now that you have this under your belt anything else should be a “piece of cake”. :)

Thanks for sharing.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

great looking bench !

That is a nice bench. I’m reading Chris Schwarz’s book right now and am planning on building one soon. It looks to me like the rear jaw of the face vise is mounted upside-down, but maybe I’m wrong. I bet that bench is heavy! Nice work.

-- Tony, Ohio

Great bench! Great workmanship! When I get the time and money I plan to build one. Thanks for posting the pictures!

-- Dave Herron, Boise, ID -- “That which does not crash the browser, makes it stronger”

Really nice bench. And both of those vises set you back quite a few $$$. :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Very nice bench there—and you did a fine job of mounting that patternmaker’s vise. Is it an antique Emerett? This is a setup ideal for carvers, since the vise rotates to any position but holds your workpiece solidly. We’ll expect to see lots of great work emerge from the sawdust on this bench!

-- SteveL

i wish it was an antique emerett. the patternmakers is from woodcraft and the end vise from lee valley.i find the rotation of the vise to be the best for use on every project. thanks for sharing

-- eric post, tallahassee FL

Great looking bench. You did a very nice job for your first project. Thanks for posting.

Tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Beatuiful bench! Great job.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,