my mistake, looking again at the 1963 catalogue it is only the standard QR vice that has the cover. The 'D' model (the one with the dog in the front jaw) does not. I have never really looked into what happened to the design after the merger with Ridgeway and subsequent acquisition by Irwin but I suspect the cover was probably dropped in the late 70s/early 80s. Can you even get a modern copy with the screw and nut cover?
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It's been a while...
The project got delayed, however it's now finished and functioning as a work bench.
The vice isn't close enough to the edge, but other than that I'm happy with it. Way more solid than I'll need for what is light DIY work. Thank you for all the help a couple of months ago.
here are a few pictures.
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Decided to fit a plywood top, (18mm) can be easily swapped when it gets worn out, secured in place with 4 t nuts and bolts.
The project got delayed, however it's now finished and functioning as a work bench.
The vice isn't close enough to the edge, but other than that I'm happy with it. Way more solid than I'll need for what is light DIY work. Thank you for all the help a couple of months ago.
here are a few pictures.
Decided to fit a plywood top, (18mm) can be easily swapped when it gets worn out, secured in place with 4 t nuts and bolts.
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Stanleymonkey
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Very nice!
Those pictures look like they have come straight from the pages of a diy magazine!
Those pictures look like they have come straight from the pages of a diy magazine!
Mike Jordan
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As stated you will need clamps at some stage so it's not money wasted, if all else fails think like a woodworker! Mortise and tenon joints are easy to draw bore together, no clamps or straps required.
bourbon
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very nice looking bench there. You must really must put some rubbish on it so It looks like my bench!
Jacob
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Could do Fitzroy's thing here but double it up so there's a top and bottom hole board with the pin going through both (bits of broom handle). Keeps it all straighter and allows more cramping pressure. Probably easier to glue just 2 or 3 at a time and you stay more in control. Cover the glue lines or the clamp with parcel tape or something so you don't glue the clamp or wedges to the workpiece. Use plenty of glue spread ALL OVER BOTH meeting faces.Fitzroy":2s5y0moy said:.......
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