5. Install a Twin-Screw Vise
Aug 07, 2012
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You never showed how you attached the top to the base
Haven’t seen an answer to the question of how you attached the top! I’m thinking of using tendons & skipping the top stretchers & top bearers. Comments?
Brilliant
Ditto the brilliant comment.
Ditto the question of attaching the top to the base.
GOT TO AGREE, YOU NEVER SHOWED HOW YOU ATTACHED THE BASE TO THE TOP...
BEAUTIFUL WORK BENCH
I've answered this comment many times in other places. Didn't see the question here. Matt didn't attach the top to the base. The weight of the top kept everything in place. I've moved the bench twice, it's not attached. Would I attach it somehow? Yes. Did Matt? Nope.
This video is very casually done and does not do a good job of explaining as you go. You say, I made a guide on the drill press to align the holes without really showing anything in the video. The attitude to me seems like ok that's good enough and was done very quickly. There is an air of arrogance and being a bit aloof that comes through in the presentation.
One thought on "attaching" the top to the base is to use a pair of tapered dowels fitted to the base on opposite corners. The top would have matting holes to drop it on. Think of the tapered dowels used to align the extension leaves on a table top. This way the top wouldn't slide, but if you had to remove it you can just lift it off.
I had the same question regarding the top attachment. I like the previous suggestion of two tapered dowels since it enables break down if needed.
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I found another video where they use cleats and lags to attach the top to the base. I think this is the one: https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-guides/shop-projects/episode-5-benchtop-and-vise
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