If you break them down, the Benchcrafted vises are essentially the same: a locking lead screw with a flange nut, a captive flange, and a handwheel of some sort. Given where we’re at in this conversation, I figured I’d throw in what little I learned in this process. I was not sure if I could make it happen with only hand tools but now I cannot imagine having built it in any other manner. The last thing that I will say is that I have not enjoyed building anything as much as I have this bench. I think that Allen hit the nail on the head when he said you have plenty to do just getting your stock ready and building the parts you can and by the time you are finished with that you will have your hardware. To the point that some companies have tried incredibly hard to duplicate Benchcrafted's work. I have tried virtually every hardware system out there and to my mind, none of them compare to Benchcrafted hardware. I have had the Glide up and running for the last couple of months and the only thing left is to finish the top. However, every piece has been done with hand tools only. I have been building the split-top Roubo over the last eleven months. This is my first post here so bear with me but I could not agree with Allen more. At least that way, whichever way you go, you will at least appreciate knowing that you are making an informed decision. There is something about the 1 1/4" threaded rod that for me says this is more like a fundamental component of the bench, not just a vise. The Hovarter leg vise looks very cool with the dual rods, but I would suggest that you acually SEE a BC vise personally and in action before you make your decision. I myself was originally disappointed in the "long" wait time (which for me was about 6 weeks), but I could not be happier with the results. With all due respect, 12 weeks will come and go, and the Benchcrafted hardware is amazing. Man that original design just seemed so functionally perfect. I, for one, am committed to a leg vise and some sort of tail vise be it a wagon vise or similar. I am sure we will figure it out as the days progress. I really was not clear if Benchcrafted has abandoned the original vises that were part of the "Benchcrafted Spit-Top Roubo" guild build or just a delay or what. This thread could certainly help me select the appropriate hardware for this.
HARDWAREGROWLER ALTERNATIVE SERIES
In the future, I do plan on creating an add-on series of videos discussing alternatives. I would like this to be a place where we can get some good ideas. If you actually installed something different on your bench, post a picture. So I wanted to start a thread dedicated to some potential hardware alternatives. Additionally, not everyone can (or wants to) afford the asking price.
Benchcrafted is a small company and as a result, they will periodically have backorders and hardware changes as time goes on.
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