(02-02-2019, 03:33 PM)Philip1231 Wrote: There has been no shortage of discussion concerning the Moxon vise over the past number of years.  There are numerous plans available, hardware kits, and finished vises available from numerous suppliers.  While all this talk of Moxon was going on, I only half-listened: partly because I had built a nice bench with a nice twin screw vise and was happy with what I had.  
Recently, due to some back issues (old age sucks) I began an investigation into sawing ergonomics, specifically looking for guidance on the optimal stance for sawing dovetails.
This investigation led me to the moxon vise, and on a lark, I plunked down some money on a nice moxon/dovetail vise.  I am astounded at how it has not only helped my back, but has taken  my sawing to a new level (figuratively and literally) .  Now, with my sawing forearm horizontal, all the while NOT being bent over the bench, I am in shock (and awe) at how much of a difference a relatively small change in vise clamping height has made to my sawing. If you were on the fence about a moxon vise, very nice ones can be built for relatively short money. My recommendation: go for it: you won’t be disappointed!

(02-02-2019, 09:37 PM)bandit571 Wrote: Haven't bothered with one....why?   Because I sit down at the bench, on my shop stool, usually working at the end vise....also when I am chopping mortises, too.   Includes chopping waste from dovetails, and box joints.....both for using a saw, and any chisel work...

(02-02-2019, 09:18 PM)AgGEM Wrote: I made a small one and I like it very much. It is a back saver, as well as an eye helper. I'll try to post a pix.
Ag

(02-03-2019, 01:05 PM)mongo Wrote: I admit I like mine enough I qm considering building it into a separate higher "joinery bench". If I can give up the shop space.

(02-03-2019, 01:30 PM)Philip1231 Wrote: No space in my shop, but I can see how that might be very nice.
Heres one I'd like to give a whirl: FWW # 265, Christian Becksvoort