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  1. #1
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    Default Moxon Dovetail Vise

    Having recently built a new Moxon vise, my old one is now for sale. This has been completely refurbished, and is not only like new, but has all the features of my recent Moxon build.

    This Moxon has 1 1/2" diameter wooden screws, and built throughout in Jarrah. There is 21"/535mm between the screws.

    Finished in Livos Oil and waxed. The screws are also waxed and have a dry PTFE lubricant for s-m-o-o-th turning.






    At the rear of the vise is a flip up-down spacer ...



    The purpose of this is to raise the pin board above the chop - especially for through dovetails - to prevent it getting cut up when transferring marks with a knife. The "crubber" (cork-rubber) acts as a non-slip ...



    The spacer is also grooved with a sliding dovetail to take MicroJig clamps (sold by Timbecon) ...



    The rear of the vise: here you can see the spacer in the "up" position held in place with a screw ...



    Here it is in the "down" position ...



    The spacer is dropped away to facilitate sawing. The chop is bevelled to enable the saw to get closer to the work piece ..



    Here is an overhead view, with the board rest at the rear (this is included). The board rest also has crubber for scratch-free non-slip ..



    The moxon vise may either be attached to the bench with hold downs ...



    ... or clamps from the front ...



    The original vise used leather on the chops. This has been replaced with crubber (it is Expensive!).

    Also note the wooden inserts on the sides. These fill a 3mm deep mortice which was part of a past experiment. The repair is unseen once the vise is together.





    OK, so how much am I asking for this very special bench fixture? The price is $325 (excluding postage).

    I have no ideal what postage would cost. The total length of the vise is 825mm (32 1/2") and the chop is 110mm (4 1/4") high. It is 105mm (4 1/8") deep.

    Payment by direct deposit.

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
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    Beautiful!

    I don't want to buy it, but I might steal some of those ideas next time I do dovetails.

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    Thanks John. You may change your mind with this price drop - $285 (excluding postage and costs).

    I do not plan to go lower than this and would rather keep it. The work that goes into the design, building screws and all the details takes a serious amount of time.

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
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    I’ll take it, let me know postage cost to 3799 and I’ll deposit the money to your account (still have your bank details)
    Cheers

    DJ

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    Thanks John. I will work out postage and get back to you.

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
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    I weep! I go away for a week and so many treasures are sold!

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    where would you have put it, WP?

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    Quote Originally Posted by poundy View Post
    where would you have put it, WP?
    On my tiny balcony!

    I'm doing either one of three plans. Still mixing the thoughts around....

    1 -- Doing the "Japanese Thing". Using a heavy duty outdoor BBQ table I have. Its made of kwilla. Using a Japanese mini bench, my Parf hole-board and a bolt-on moxon vice
    2 -- Buying a heavy duty kitchen table and chopping it into the desired size. Making a DerekCohen and IanW inspired minibench
    3 -- Buying a full wood 6 drawer dresser second hand off Gumtree and modifying this

    I'm indecisive. I like the idea of building a bench from scratch, but space, and yet a heavy duty second hand something makes for an excellent base to start.

    Derek and IanW's work thoroughly inspires me.

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