Benchcrafted Tail Vise // How to Install 

Thank you VERY much for saying this @themountainraven. I feel much more validated by your comment than I have in two years. I believe YT has my channel categorized incorrectly as something to do with computers or tech rather than woodworking. My first video to really takeoff was how I fixed an apple magic mouse with a chisel. It got like 18,000 views in about a month. None of my other videos have even exceeded 10,000 views (not even after a year). I actually made the video private so it didn’t get any more views. If anybody knows how to fix this, please let me know!

There is very little correlation nowadays between quality woodworking and subs on YT. Many woodworking channels are thinly veiled tool advertisements disguised as woodworking (not all but it seems to have taken over). Very nice build, your attention to detail is excellent. Is that a 5 1/2 plane you are using? I have been transitioning more to hand tools lately because I am sick of the dust and noise from the machines.

Hey Aaron, thanks for saying this. I appreciate it. Yes it is a 5 ½. I use it for most of my hand planing. I really like the sound of hand planes cutting and it's certainly quieter than machines! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thank you once again for your kind words Michael. I forgot that I did not make the thumbnail for this video or publish it yet, so I will do that today!

Thank you for watching and commenting. It’s very appreciated. Would you like to hear more of my thought process in future videos?

You’re gonna love these vises David! Let me know if you run into any trouble

I’ve known a few people with the Veritas twin screw chain drive vice and nobody has had good luck with it. I’m not super familiar with it but something inside always loosens off and then the two handles hit each other and you can’t properly tighten it with enough pressure either. Google some reviews about it before buying one. I would hate to see you regret it after the fact. I know my neighbour wishes he didn’t have it. Yes Benchcrafted vises are great. I love mine. They are likely a little less expensive for us here in North America but they are still pricey. I figured I would have and use it for 30 years so I just bought them. So far no regrets. Happy woodworking Mikey!

This vise was well worth installing. Thank you for your kind words it put a smile on my face. Thanks for watching and commenting One Handed Maker! Australia is far from Canada!

Woodworking RU-vid brings us all a little closer I reckon!

@@onehandedmaker yes it does!

Oh yeah, just found you through this vid. Subbed. Thanks, again!

Thanks for watching, subscribing and giving me some feedback Michael. I appreciate it. More project builds are coming soon!

Hey Russell. Thanks for tuning in. How long before you start the installation? Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks Dave! I try really hard making videos so comments like yours go a long way!

Thanks for the kind words Douglas. Comments like yours keep me motivated to continue making videos. Woodworking is only my hobby too so I’m sure you can pull off making a Roubo bench too. You’ve actually given me an idea for a video so stayed tuned…. oh and be sure to update me on how you bench build goes!

@@garynelles will do, sir! One thing i really appreciate about your videos is that you have very similar equipment to what i have. So i am able to see how it's done on very comparable equipment. I'm in the Wood Whisperer guild and bought the Roubo videos. Now, i have all the respect in the world for Marc Spagnulo (the Wood Whisperer) but the one thing is that he has an ultra modern, professional shop that's packed with high end equipment, that is always bigger and has more capacity than what i have. But when i watch your videos, i see the same size machines, more or less, than what i have. So it's more helpful for me to see how you do things. I'm not knocking the guild, Marc is an awesome teacher, but your setup is a little more relatable. I'll definitely keep you posted. I'm waffling on waiting until spring to get started. I REALLY don't want to wait that long, but I'm in Minnesota and my shop has only a small heater. I'm trying to work out how to bring it in to the basement so i can work on it through the winter in comfort. I'll keep you posted!

You will find the construction of the gap stop in this video: The End Of My Split Top Roubo Bench... Finally! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NhYMDrhfzws.html I believe you are correct with your assessment of your tail vise. You just have to make sure that when you tighten it, it does not move. I appreciate your viewership!

There are a few reasons. 1. It allows space for the gap stop so there is a place to store tools. 2. If you remove the gap stop, then you have a space where you can fit clamps into so you can clamp things to your bench easier. 3. The gap stop can also be used as a planing stop. Thanks for tuning in!

Minimum thickness needs to be at least 4”. Otherwise, the wheel might be above the surface of the bench top and get in the way of a piece of lumber you might slide around on the bench. My overhang is 19 ⅞”. Sounds like you’re good to go! Thanks for turning in. I appreciate it!

Thanks for the answer I ordered one of these vises today. My bench has no end cap yet and it's not a split top , I guess i'll have to forego the dovetail part and just use a large tenon. Do you have a rob cosman knob on your 5-1/5 wood river? @@garynelles

@@josephpotterf9459 I really like the vise so far. I do have the AdjuSTARS on my 5 ½ and 7 WoodRivers. They are very convenient and do exactly what they say they do.

Hey thanks again I did get it installed it took making 2 end caps the first one the screw hole was way off and binded up. second try i found my mistake and it's working like it should. It is important to get the screw hole in the exact place. @@garynelles

Thanks for letting me know that you liked the video. If your top isn’t at least 4” thick, the hand wheel will be above the surface of the bench and will get in the way if you slide a long piece off the end of the bench. Ideally the whole top needs to be at least 4” thick Bruno. Feel free to share my video(s) with friends to increase the views 😊

My end caps, doghole board, front laminate and tool tray board is 4''. I'll build up the area where the B C tail vise mounts to the correct dimensions. I do understand the 4'' minimum thickness for this tail vise to mount correctly. My top is only 1 5/8'' thick by 13'' wide not including dog hole strip, front laminate and tool tray thickness. I watch your tail vise install videos over and over. Thanks for posting. What is your overall hangover on left of bench? 18.5''?

The overhang on the left end of the bench is 14 ⅝”. The overhang under the tail vise is 19 ⅞”.

@@garynelles Are those measurements you used Bench Crafted instructions? I'm building a Scandinavian design, the left side I have worked out. I can leave more than 18.5 on the right. Thanks.

I followed the Benchcrafted plans. I did not confirm those measurements on the plans just now, but I imagine that is what they will say because I was very careful to build it exactly as how the plans said. It’s possible I am plus or minus by ⅛”.