Started woodworking almost 2 years ago without a clue (as seen by vise placement), an eye for power tools, and the nicest set of plastic handled chisels the big box stores could offer. My first project was this workbench with a plywood top, thinking I needed a huge power planer to make anything better. With a vise upgrade, has served pretty well though...
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However, ever since taking the deep dive into neander woodworking, been planning a more traditional workbench. With some time off, finally starting a split top Roubo with a Benchcrafted leg vise and Veritas quick release tail vise. Being a scrooge with wood, will be building the 3" thick 7' long top with mixed species. The front 14" half will be from 8/4 hard maple (puppy for scale).
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The back 8" will be from cheap scarf jointed (for length) reclaimed Philippine mahogany (used for stickering train tracks?) that has been drying for a while.
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I plan on laminating doug fir 2x4s to make 3.5x6" legs with mahogany stretchers. I'm thinking a 2" hard maple chop for the leg vise, but considering the recent thread on thickness of the chop and Schwarz also recommending 3", might laminate up a 3" chop instead. However, worried about the usable depth of the vise, since it is only around 9ish" to start (compared to the 14" of my metal QR). Also, for the the leg with the vise, plan on using more of the mahogany instead of the doug fir. Any glaring problems with the plan?