Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)
Bench top is gorgeous; but I don't undertand why the end cap extends above the bench body.

Hi Pam

Actually, the end cap entends below the bench body.

The Benchcrafted tail vise is designed for a bench with ideally a 4" thickness (or greater). A 4" thick end cap is needed so that the handle/wheel can be attached below the bench top.

Of course not all benches are 4" thick. The Benchcrafted tail vise is still capable of being used on benches with a thickness of even 2". This would require a spacer under the rails of the vise to create sufficient depth, and then a 4" deep end cap for the wheel.

My bench top is 3 1/2" thick, which is why the end cap is a little deeper. I do not imagine that this will create a problem (other than having to off-centre the dovetail on the endcap so that it ended up symmetrical).

Also, I'd like it if you were to stop assuming the motivations people have for saying what they do before they even get a chance to say it. There are more than two reasons for ways to deal with plug holes. For example, I just don't like leaving dust/dirt collectors in the open because they collect dust and dirt. I know men don't understand that (take that! ); but my new washing machine is much easier to keep clean than my 30 year old one, because most of the dirt collectors were designed out.

I plan to plug up the holes at the end of the build with a contrasting wood (my choice is She-Oak ... now that could be interpreted the wrong way! ). There will be "accents" of this wood around the bench, such as the garter (which I have yet to make).

Regards from Perth

Derek