The first big project at the new place will be a new workbench. Roubo - no split, soft maple, laminated top about 24x72x3 inches. I have read and researched workbench design extensively, so I am mostly looking for your opinions on some design details from those with experience.
1) Which front and end vises do you like? I own this “large front vise” (bought it for my last torsion box bench but that never really came together) http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=31137
I am favoring a front leg vise, sliding deadman. Maybe use the “large front vise” I have as an end vise?
If not, do you prefer a tail or wagon vise for the end?
2) Do you favor breadboard ends vs exposed endgrain? If covering endgrain, which specific design do you like?
Factors are cost, build efficiency (but not at the expense of long term suffering), functionality for a broad range of projects. Cosmetics are less of a concern.
TIA
1) Which front and end vises do you like? I own this “large front vise” (bought it for my last torsion box bench but that never really came together) http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=31137
I am favoring a front leg vise, sliding deadman. Maybe use the “large front vise” I have as an end vise?
If not, do you prefer a tail or wagon vise for the end?
2) Do you favor breadboard ends vs exposed endgrain? If covering endgrain, which specific design do you like?
Factors are cost, build efficiency (but not at the expense of long term suffering), functionality for a broad range of projects. Cosmetics are less of a concern.
TIA