My basic question is, "Would you do it again?"
I'm a leftie, and I see distinct advantages to having the front vise on the right side and the tail vise on the left end, esp. if I get more Neander as I progress in the craft. But every time I envision a bench, my mind automatically goes to what I know - the left-front / right-end combo. And I think part of it is that the way my shop is laid out - there's a support post just off the left end of my bench area, which might interfere with tail vise operations sometimes - maybe. But then again, the tool cabinet on the right end is definitely in the way frequently.
I'm a leftie, and I see distinct advantages to having the front vise on the right side and the tail vise on the left end, esp. if I get more Neander as I progress in the craft. But every time I envision a bench, my mind automatically goes to what I know - the left-front / right-end combo. And I think part of it is that the way my shop is laid out - there's a support post just off the left end of my bench area, which might interfere with tail vise operations sometimes - maybe. But then again, the tool cabinet on the right end is definitely in the way frequently.