Quick Release End Vise Installation

[@tielkgate]

Thanks for the Video - didn't understand the quick release on the vise, but you did a great job explaining that. I love the bench - I'll come back later and absorb the bench videos. Good Job!

[@aroundhomediy]

Thanks! Yeah, the quick release is a bit magical, but it has worked really well so far. I use the end vise with a couple bench dogs to secure boards whenever I need to hand plane them.

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Love your specificity. Your videos are great, just very targeted information with all the relevant details. Clear and good video shots.

[@aroundhomediy]

Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated!

[@pshep123]

You explained in 3 minutes what other videos 15 minutes long couldn't. Thank you. How's it holding up 3 years on?

[@aroundhomediy]

Thanks! It's still holding up great. I would definitely use the same one if I were to build another bench.

[@richhill6945]

Very helpful, short and sweet video. I'm currently installing the same vise, but, having the pieces correctly orientated, the mechanism does not re-engage when I turn the handle clockwise. I have to put my hand under the bench and squeeze the pieces together to get the screw to engage for tightening, which is obviously far from ideal. Any ideas?

[@aroundhomediy]

Thanks! If you have the "loose" part of the quick release on the left side, then I'm not sure what the issue would be. I haven't run into it not tightening down. You might spray a little WD-40 on it, but the loose part should re-engage up as soon as you start turning clockwise. I'd send Rockler an email and see if they have any ideas as well.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Good video, Doug! And good to meet you in person today! I like how you utilize the casters for multiple things in your shop.

[@aroundhomediy]

Thanks! It was good meeting you as well! Looking forward to seeing your workbench build! 😉

[@BruceAUlrich]

Around Home DIY Stop pressuring me, Doug! Ha ha

[@ligngood3787]

Thanks so much! How have the soft pine jaws held up? Do you wish you had used harder wood? I'm getting ready to install this exact same Rockler vise on the end of my new bench and this is very clear, concise, and helpful!

[@aroundhomediy]

The southern yellow pine bench and jaws on both vises have all held up really well. There are maybe a couple of small dings from metal planes or a holdfast. I haven't noticed anything from just the wood that I clamp, but I'd still rather have either the bench or jaws get a little dent instead of the workpiece :). Good luck with your new vise! I still really enjoy using mine.

[@MikeBramm]

Nice work. That's a nice vise.

[@aroundhomediy]

Thanks! It's pretty neat how the quick-release works.

[@charliechoiniere8755]

Awesome video. This will be super helpful. I bought the same vise as well as the matching front vise, but I'm now wondering if a leg vise like you have would be the way to go. What hardware did you use to make make the leg vise?

[@aroundhomediy]

Thanks! Here's all the info on the leg vise that I added (aroundhomediy.com/build-roubo-workbench-leg-vise/). I really like it so far!

[@ChadMc74]

Any issues with it binding when you use dawgs on one side and crank it down?

[@aroundhomediy]

None so far. It's worked great for what I've put it through.

[@TrevorDennis100]

That's a useful video, and has already helped me change my plans for an upcoming bench build. I definitely won't be gluing the end and side boards to the bench now, until after the vise is fitted. I have one outstanding issue (I'm sure there will be more). I'll be using quick release casters, but I need to move the bench against a wall, which has me wondering how I'll access the QR mechanism for the rear legs. I guess I could leave it raised when against the wall, but that is not ideal. Could the mechanism be extended do you think? (I'm a tool maker and have full workshop facilities) I just love your workbench. It is beautiful judging from the thumbnails at the end of this video, and I shall be watching the build videos right after I post this. Thanks for sharing. Videos like this help a lot of people to make better choices.

[@aroundhomediy]

Thanks for the comment!! If you are able to get around to the ends of the bench, you shouldn't have a problem reaching the caster pedals to raise/lower the bench. I think even if you have to lower it a bit while it's out from the wall and then wiggle the bench up against the wall, that might be better that leaving the casters down if you plan to do work on it against the wall.

[@joebrown1382]

Nice vise.

[@davidpermenter6527]

What are the dimensions of your bench?

[@aroundhomediy]

6'6" Long, 22.5" Deep, 35.4" High. The top ended up being 3-1/4" thick.

[@RainDog222222]

those dog holes are waaay too close to the edge of the chop. that thin strip of wood is going to be under so much stress.

[@aroundhomediy]

Nope, they work just fine.

[@videotgrl]

Watched video to see how the quick release gizmo was installed. You basically skipped that part

[@aroundhomediy]

It's just installed the same way that it is removed (I mentioned at 1:20 to note how it was oriented originally). You simply run the middle screw threw it to reinstall. The only way to install it wrong is to have it rotated backwards. The correct orientation will have the smaller piece that flops down face/swing towards the left when looking at the front of the vise (see 3:05). It's actually very easy to do and you can test it out before reattaching the metal strip at the end of the rods.

[@videotgrl]

Thanks. My problem was that I removed it 4 years ago. Had to figure out how it went back in