[Anonymous]

Has anyone made the Moravian workbench? I’ve been thinking about making another bench. Started with the Sellers bench, which has been good but it was the first thing I ever made, and have changed work methods. I think I want a flush mounted vise. I have only used a record style vise mounted proud. Have no experience with a flush mounted vise or the leg style vise. I do like its portable. I live in an apartment and will eventually move. Guess I could make one of the leg style vises like it has and just use my iron vise as a tail vise. I was thinking a Klauss scandanavian style but this one seems like a simpler build.

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[Rexus]

#2028574

I found it hard to decide which vise configuration to use as well.  So I am taking the trial and error approach.

I am in the middle of making my Moravian Bench, using Will Myers’ guide as a starting point.

Initially I am going with a pipe clamp based leg vise, but leave enough room on the end (outside the leg) for a record style vise.

I like the idea of the wagon vise, but won’t add it until it’s needed.

[michaelmicksr]

#2031389

Was wondering been wanting to build this workbench because I don’t have a big space for a shop has anyone built one yet and how do you like it.

[jeffobranch]

#2032585

I am building a modified Moravian workbench in which I am using a cast iron vise in where the vise will be imbedded into the bench top same as seen here:

http://www.finewoodworking.com/2016/11/01/assembling-the-small-sturdy-workbench

If you look quickly towards the very end of this short video, you can see the vise attached and buried into the bench. This makes for a very compact vise meaning the vise does not protrude into the workflow area in front of the bench which in my small shop is an important consideration.

Currently, I have finished fabricating the legs and am about to glue-up the two base end assemblies.

I have a website and you can see the progress here:

https://jeffbranchww.com/category/moravian-workbench/ 

[Richard Dandrea]

#2076328

Angled face vise, attached to the leg of the Moravian WB.

Does anyone know where I can get the plans or video for the angled face vise? I purchased the Meyers DVD and it’s mentioned briefly at the very end of the presentation.

[christopherorso]

#2079344

Will Myers used to have a blog post about incorporating an angled leg vise in the design. I believe that was on an old website that is no longer available. Basically, if you are using a 2.5” wooden screw, Will suggests to increase the width surrounding the vise screw from 4” to 5”. Attached is a picture from his old post that shows what the layout looks like. In my personal moravian workbench, I opted to just increase the width of all leg components to 5”.

[JamesWarne]

#2079351

christopherorso wrote:

Will Myers used to have a blog post about incorporating an angled leg vise in the design. I believe that was on an old website that is no longer available. Basically, if you are using a 2.5” wooden screw, Will suggests to increase the width surrounding the vise screw from 4” to 5”. Attached is a picture from his old post that shows what the layout looks like. In my personal moravian workbench, I opted to just increase the width of all leg components to 5”.

Hi, Thank for your help.

[`janet elmore]

#2076808

Not quite Moravian, not quite Ruobo, not quite English Joiners.

I liked the design of the Moravian bench, but felt the angled legs were a bit over my head right now. So I stole some bits from several designs and made my own. I needed something that could come apart and be moved out of my basement at some point. Scored an unused English-made Record vise on FB and built everything using 2×4 and 2×6 lumber from Home Depot. Last pic is with the top and tool tray removed. So far, so good! :)

Yes, I’m left-handed.

sorry… pics to follow…

[hicksbenedict1]

#2079237

I have made quit a number… Generally it took me around five workings days to complete a set. It takes up some labor though but the outcome is marvelous.

[benharvie]

#2079646

It’s hard to decide which vise configuration to use.

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