Flush mounting an Emmert patternmaker's vise
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Here the bench top is upside down and I'm cutting the front apron away where the vise will mount. I put a scrap of veneer between the top and the saw to prevent scratching the finish.
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Here's another shot from the bottom after a bit of sawing and chiseling.
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Here's a top view after cutting out another section. I cut down close to the line and knocked out large chunks with a chisel and mallet.
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In preparation for chopping out the hinge plate mortise I cut the sides with a back saw.
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After fitting the hinge plate I turned the top over and began roughing out the recess to clear the collar.
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