Wood vs Metal Vise Threads
What are the advantages of a wood vise screw over a metal vise screw, if any -- aside from degree of neander-ness?
My question was prompted by Woodworking Magazine's 23 July blog article on Jameel Abraham's "Deluxe Roubo" workbench, which uses wood vise screws on its two leg vises.
Article: http://www.woodworking-magazine.com/...uxe+Roubo.aspx
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Crystal Creek wooden screws
Here is a pic of the wooden screws going on my bench. They are 1 3/4" in diameter. I think one of the most difficult aspects of using this particular screw is how to incorporate the nut into the bench. I am not sure if advantage is really something I thought about when choosing wood over metal.
I think metal or wood, properly built, used and cared for either one will probably outlast me. Maybe a better question is how much more time and effort are you willing to spend to create the vise.
Good luck!