Hello from a newbie

[TrimTheKing]

ps. I would love to know how to post my pics a little larger,any pointers?

You have embedded the thumbnail URL from imageshack by the look of it.

I took the URL from the right hand side of your main imageshack page and tried that but it's huge, so what you need to do in future is:

- use an app to scale the picture to the size you want to show it at on the forum

- then upload to imageshack

- then use the Embed this image>Forum URL and that will stick the larger pic in the post.

Hope that makes sense

 

[xy mosian]

squib, sorry it's not that axis that concerns me, rather whether the inner surface of the moving jaw remains parallel to the edge of the bench top. This is not easy to describe, if I haven't explained it well, let me know I'll do a sketch.

xy

 

[TrimTheKing]

squib, sorry it's not that axis that concerns me, rather whether the inner surface of the moving jaw remains parallel to the edge of the bench top. This is not easy to describe, if I haven't explained it well, let me know I'll do a sketch.

xy

It's easy xy.

Regardless of the thickness of the stock, the top of it will be just above bench height, and the bottom of the leg vice can be moved in or out to match, thus keeping the top of the leg vice both level with the bench top and in parallel with it (and the face of the leg) at all times.

This will ensure that the stock is gripped flat along its face at all times, avoiding the edge damage you mention.

HTH

 

[squib]

Thanks for posting tips Mark, xy heres a pick of the bottom of a leg vice(not mine) ,hope it helps....Mark explained it so much better than i did.

 

[xy mosian]

Thanks for the replies guys. My concern I think can be described like this. In the case of a 'modern' woodworking vice the inner top edge of the jaws remain parallel as the vice is adjusted. Even if a piece of wood is clamped towards one end of the jaws they still remain parallel, within some small amount. This is controlled by the action of two spaced bars guided by the body of the vice. In the case of a Leg Vice it seems that the only control to keep the inner top edges of the vice jaws parallel is the bar which passes through the leg of bench at low level. Have I got this right, or is there significant play in the jaws allowing non-parallel clamping?

xy

 

[squib]

Hi xy i understand now.I have allowed some play but not as much as the rough old vise the screw came off, so it does allow clamping of tapered work.
I wasn't sure myself so have kept it all so that later it can be eased if necessary.There is a thrust ring that screws on the vice leg that is a lot bigger diameter than the screw itself but if i had drilled the leg to this dia it would be all very slack.My problem at present is that while i am using it outside i dont want to start tweeking too much until i get a new workshop and the bench settles down.Looks like this will be after christmas now.

 

[squib]

Hi xy i understand now.I have allowed some play but not as much as the rough old vise the screw came off, so it does allow clamping of tapered work.
I wasn't sure myself so have kept it all so that later it can be eased if necessary.There is a thrust ring that screws on the vice leg that is a lot bigger diameter than the screw itself but if i had drilled the leg to this dia it would be all very slack.My problem at present is that while i am using it outside i dont want to start tweeking too much until i get a new workshop and the bench settles down.Looks like this will be after christmas now.

 

[xy mosian]

Thanks squib, I think I have it now. As I've said that is a nice bench, I'm looking forwards to seeing some results of you using it.

xy

 

[jimi43]

Hi Squib.....

I simply love old designs and that bench is a classic example of simple functionality that has stood the test of time.

I too was going to incorporate a leg vise in my oak bench but I have not got around to it yet....I am still trying to get a suitable screw...I have a few smaller ones but nothing butch enough for the job as I see it.

I think that the best thing I found that I use on my bench are the adjustable holdfasts...they are certainly better than the ones you bang in as you can use them at any height...even paper thin...like abrasives you want to fix to the table to do quick flat jobs...great things:

Raising dogs are also really useful coupled with one on the end vice...

A really dumb question as I could probably research it but what is the purpose of the arm that swings around near the leg vice?

Jim

 

[squib]

Lovely looking bench Jim,i think i may buy a couple of adjustable holdfasts,i am still playing with the bang in ones,haven't quite cracked it yet.I think the bit you mention is the crochet or hook ,the Vasa bench i was inspired by had one instead of a vice and is basically an end jam and then a holdfast was used through the leg or sliding deadman.In Chris Shwarz book he has one with a vice so i thought i would try it out, its fixed with coach bolts so in day to day use i may remove it.Where are your holdfasts from?

 

[jimi43]

Hi Squib

They were £20 on fleaBay....

I waited a LONG time to find the right ones...you can get them easier on the French site as they are more popular in France. These needed tarting up a bit and goodness knows how the original owner managed to break one! I filed down the brazing and repainted both and they are the best thing since sliced bread. I use them ALL the time.

I see how the crochet works now..I always wondered what that was for.

Sometimes the simplest proven things are the best.

I want to integrate a moving dog into the other end of the bench closer to the front and then I will put more square oak dogs in....I am continually developing the bench.

Jim