How far below the edge of the benchtop should the top of an iron vise jaws be mounted?
How far below the edge of the benchtop should the top of an iron vise jaws be mounted?
There's no hard and fast rule. Mine is 1/2" below the bench top. I don't want to hit it with a plane blade and that gives a bit more depth.
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Doesn't really matter as long as it's lower than you will ever plane down the top. I think mine is somewhere between 3/8" and 1/2".
Mine is about 1/2" below with the wooden jaw face being flush with the top for dogs.
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