What ever is comfortable for you. i have mine mounted that way for that reason. just remember that if you need to use it as a vice for working smaller pieces that you can use your hand tools and other tools comfortably.. That's what i did with my first 7" yost vise (great vise btw) and my second 7" yost vise is going to be placed on the face of the bench on the left hand side outside the leg: workbench this image shows the placement of my current vise and the recess i've cut for the second vise that will be going in shortly.. A solid bench vise is like an extra set of very strong hands, and having one can actually improve your work. here's a little information to help you pick the one that makes the most sense for your shop..
I am new to owning a woodworking vise. i just got one for christmas and want to get it mounted but am confused as to why it goes on the left side for a right handed person. currently the way my shop is laid out i can't get it on the left side. i.... A workbench is a table used by woodworkers to hold workpieces while they are worked by other tools. there are many styles of woodworking benches, each reflecting the type of work to be done or the craftsman's way of working. most benches have two features in common: they are heavy and rigid enough to keep still while the wood is being worked, and there is some method for holding the work in. How to build a workbench – fitting the vise (part14) how to build a workbench – fitting the vise (part14) 29 comments on “ how to build a workbench – fitting the vise soon another bench of yours will be ready for woodworking in spain. thanks in advance and greetings from spain. reply..
