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Rg, I have seen video where people have retrofitted roubo slab for the tail vise. It was purely a router intensive operation. I am pretty sure it was within the Benchcrafted blog which I can not bring up at work.

However, before glue up it is much easier and could be accomplished with a combination of sawing, boring and chiseling.

 

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Randy, I agree with Al. I enjoy people who just figure stuff out and make it happen. But Randy, between you and me, I KNOW Al is a dumb ***********************************.

 

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I hope you like scraping! :^)

 

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What kind of wood is that Mauricio?

 

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Randy- and I thought I was alone!

 

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Al, here is a pic for ya. A Roubo with a BC tail and a wooden screw leg vise.

 

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I think the only variable that needs consideration is planing stock using a fence. Often you need the edge of the stock to hang over the edge of the bench top. Thus if you are planing narrow stock the dogs need to be foward enough to grip the piece and still have it hang over the edge. My 3 cents.

 

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Thanks to Andy's efforts and expertise I now have a pic of the tapered feet. I have always preferred the massive square legs but there stance seemed clunky and unrefined. I think a little taper adds a grace without compromising the visual strength.

I know some will object because it is just a work bench. I ask - why not?

Thanks Andy.

 

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Boatman, I appreciate the irreverent juxtaposition of Festool storage in a classic Roubo workbench.

 

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Boatman- that's friggin impressive.

 

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Boatman, pardon my ignorance but can you expound on "Syl vise"?

Also, how does the top attach?

 

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I am proud of you for keeping the comparisions wholesome but i know your sense of humor tempted you otherwise.

 

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Mauricio,
are my eyes fooling me? In the first pic it appears that the right front leg is splayed but the left is vertical. I assumed that both front legs would be perpendicular to the top (ie regular legs).

 

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Mauricio,

I have used real hide glue at the Woodwright's school but only there. It was for a small box so I can't speak to using it on a massive bench.

I am draw boring and using glue as well. I plan on using Titebond III and performing sub-assemblies.

 

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What is the relative open time of hide versus TB III?

 

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Not so random pics. I am almost giddy.

 

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I used glue but then again we dont need 4" thick tops either.

Seriously, I can not imagine taking mine apart. If I were to move the top slabs are easily managed and the base is no heavier or cumbersome than a couch.

I just put a thin film on the mortise and tenon and squeeze out was not an issue.

But I am a wussy.

 

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That gives new meaning to the phrase "prairie dogging"

 

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I like the shadows