Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)
Both LV and Benchcrafted make excellent connectors. I did consider them, briefly.

I decided when starting out on this bench, where possible, I would build what I could - not for cost reasons but just because I like to make/invent/fiddle. The Benchcrafted end vise is one exception and was purchased because making an equivalent was down right impossible, as was the wooden screw for the leg vise (although I did consider turning one).

I would love to use stainless steel for the bolts. These are not easily available in Perth, neither are connectors of the LV/BC type. I therefore use what I can from the local borg, and modify/beat it to fit.

Regards from Perth

Derek