Warren Hein Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I agree that it is a slight disadvantage, but I deliberately set the rear jaw slightly proud of the front. Given the ability to rotate the whole assembly, any warp in the piece could affect my ability to do so. In the case I want to secure against the face or leg, I'll make some shims to do so. One of the things I really like is when I have the vice rotated like in the last picture, my work is held up at a higher level, reducing if not eliminating the need for a moxon vise in the future. There is certainly no cost savings in installing this vise. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I can now say that the bench is finished. I had been using the bench as is for a few months without the bottom shelf, sliding deadman or planing stop but finally decided to just get it all done and out of the way. I've got to say that I love the versatility of the Emmert. I get the extra height when I want it by swiveling it 90 degrees and for various shaping tasks I've always got lots of options. About the only complaint I have is that it will rack easily if only one side is in use, so I keep scraps nearby to shim the other side of needed. I've already added some inadvertent character marks on it, but it's a bench and made to support some serious work. A few more final shots. On to my next project. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Good work. Racking is always a problem with centre screw vices even the Emmert (I love that pattern makers vice - so versatile) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Racking is actually a built in feature of the Emmett, intended to hold non-square components so the front face will always tilt to attempt to match the angle. As long as you're aware of it, it's simple enough to work around. I seem to recall there being an adjustable shim set specifically for this purpose. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I may eventually carve out the full circle so I can swivel the vise without first having to lift it up. In the present state, I can only have the vice in a non-diagonal orientation when it is in the down position. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Blooming handsome and good on you for trying something different to a leg vice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm making a shortened version of the Fine Woodworking hayrake table, and for cutting the angled tenons, I'm really digging the ability to tilt and bring the material higher up to eye level. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Nice work. That vice is tremendous and tilting is an interesting thing, makes for unlimited possibilities for work holding on things you need a different angle for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Oh wow that vice is awesome! Great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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