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    Default Bob Smalser's workbench .

    G'day Bob .Once ,some time ago, you posted a few photos of your bench ,I remember it had an interesting end vise and a few other feature that would suit me well and it's time for me to get a decent bench built !........but I've lost the photos I saved .

    Could I ask you to post a few ? A search didn't find them .
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    Default Re: Bob Smalser's workbench .

    http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/show...t=emmert+clone

    Jay Greer has a nicer one worth a search for.

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    Default Re: Bob Smalser's workbench .

    Thanks Bob , that was the photo series . It's about what I need ,especially the end vise .Are the two outside handles connected with a chain or are they separate ?

    Dimensions ....about 30" x 7 foot ?
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    Default Re: Bob Smalser's workbench .

    Peter

    I found some good sources for the hardware a while back. This mob have the cheaper stuff.

    http://www.mcjing.com.au/woodworking/index.htm

    I know I found somewhere that had the high end gear too - it was a bit pricey though
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    Default Re: Bob Smalser's workbench .

    Nah - cant find it. Carba-tec have got Veritas vices for about $1,400 though!

    Like this idea?



    If you want to go with the chain gang - it looks like you are up for $400

    http://www.thewoodworks.com.au/produ...ARE/E2168.html
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    Default Re: Bob Smalser's workbench .

    There is a cunning way to do the chain link ed vise ...using a couple of Ford jack threads , 5/8" Acme with a nicely threaded block and a bike chain or if you're me , something scrounged off a nameless dismantled machine .The slide bars could be hardwood or a couple of lengths of 7/8" stainless round bar .Hardwood busings .

    Interesting to see the McJing web page , I've bought tool steel from him at shows .
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