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   UncleDunc | Dec 31, 2002 07:54am | #1

   For the grinder, how about a bench hook arrangement, maybe with some of that router pad stuff on the bottom to keep it from sliding sideways? Another possibility would an appliance lift, examples at http://www.cabinetstorage.com/cssteps.htm

   A lot of the operations I do in my metalworking vise involve significant force, bending, hammering, tapping, etc. I think I would install threaded inserts in the bench top and mount the vise on something fairly stout, like a chunk of microlam. Then if you're doing something vigorous you can run the screws in, or if you're doing something light duty, just the weight of the vise will hold it in place. The threaded inserts save having to fumble around under the bench top trying to get the washers on and the nuts started.

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   LeeEschen | Dec 31, 2002 09:49am | #2

   If your bench has dog holes, mount the vise to a 3/4" plywood base and screw 3/4" diameter short (1/2") wood dowels to the bottom of the base to match the dog hole pattern. Gravity will hold the base down and the dogs will keep it in place.

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   Lee in Cave Junction, Oregon

   On the Redwood Highway

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   ian | Dec 31, 2002 02:13pm | #3

   If your bench has an end vise, you can mount your metal working vise in a frame that is clamped to the bench using the end vise.

   Mounting the grinder on a subbase that is held by your face vise is one way to go with this machine. 

   Lastly look at some way to protect your bench from metal shavings otherwise you have a risk of getting rust stains on your wood work projects.

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   MIKEBUETTNER | Jan 02, 2003 12:00am | #4

   Thanks for all the tips. I need to rethink the grinder a bit as the metal shavings issue is a big one. I might just leave it on its stand and find a good spot for it.

   bit