I am getting ready to build a workbench from the Plans offered by Jay's Custom Creations on YouTube. I am planning to put a leg Vise on the front but I would also like to put some sort of Vice on the end. So far the 12 inch quick release Vise from Rockler looks like the best option to me being the amateur that I am. But the $200 price tag has me wondering if there are other similar options for less money but at this point I am wondering what options are even possible since the top will likely be 4 plus inches thick. I am guessing I will have to route a portion of the underside of the bench top out to get the Vise Jaws anywhere near lining up with the top of the bench.
I have also been considering the Shop Fox D4648 13-Inch Large Capacity Heavy-Duty Cabinet Makers Front Vise .it looks nearly identical except it doesn't have the quick release feature and it is half the price I'm not sure if it is worth paying double to have the quick release or not. I'm also wondering if it can even be used for what I want it looks like it can but they have it labeled as a front vise
I would have started on this project months ago but I just keep going in circles trying to decide which Vise setup to use and how to arrange the dog holes.