This artisan made a superb quality chair makers vise. Check out the pics before optionally viewing the construction video. The chair maker's vise
One possible advantage may be that the hollow square top of the vise could be a useful reference plane. Other than that, a Moxon vise, Scandinavian end vise, or even a NCWW high vise would hold a chair part equally well for shaping and be a more versatile vise.
Am I overlooking an obvious (or even a subtle) advantage?
One possible advantage may be that the hollow square top of the vise could be a useful reference plane. Other than that, a Moxon vise, Scandinavian end vise, or even a NCWW high vise would hold a chair part equally well for shaping and be a more versatile vise.
Am I overlooking an obvious (or even a subtle) advantage?