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I have had one of these for a little while and love using it, so for this surprise swap I decided to make one with some improvements for John McClure!
Mine is 12" tall which can be a bit much depending on the task at hand so I made this one 6" and it can always be clamped to a spacer if desired.
I used 8/4 walnut and maple throughout. Mine has no dog holes (and is thinner) so I wanted to try a thicker top. It ended up working out great!
I turned walnut dowels for the screws but they didn't turn out so well so I ended up using poplar 1-1/4" dowels. I learned that you need to soak them really well in oil (I used mineral oil) to minimize tear out from the thread box!
I turned the wheels on the lathe from the same walnut, kudos to the experienced turners- I'm not there!
I attached some leather to the chop (rough side out) with carpet tape so it can hopefully be replaced easily enough when needed.
I added dog storage holes in the "legs" and I notched the fixed chop so it can be clamped to a bench or table edge.
All in all I'm pleased with it, it can be stashed under a bench when not needed and put to work easily.
Thanks for running a great swap Tony!

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When I finally get around to building a T/S bench/multipurpose work surface I want to include a moxon vise. I'll be pestering you for details so make sure you kept REALLY good notes on your build.
 

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Bahahaha Earl! Pester all you want but there are no notes, not a single one!
 

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Super nice moxon vise. A moxon vise is ideal for hand cut dovetail joints.
 

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I love my Moxon… nice design. Beautiful as well.
 

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Nice Moxon, and the dog holes mean it can be a carving bench, too! Super-useful and pretty, to boot! John's a lucky guy!
 

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I'm thinking John did really well in this swap, nice Moxon Grant.
 

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Moving items in shop constantly !! Always have something on bench
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Very nice build this is on my list. . Nice job on the wheels also !!!y
 

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Grant,
Thank you. I love it! Can't wait to start using it.
The dog holes are going to be great too - I don't have dogs in my bench, I may find myself using this for general-purpose work because of it!
 

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Excellent work Grant. That's a fantastic vise :))
 
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