Good to hear from you… I hope you’re doing well; and thanks for the compliment.
I’m in awe of some…, many benches I’ve seen on various forums; and I doubt that I could make one – the full-height, articulating vises, Sliding Deadman, and dovetailed end-vises: no way could I do that; nor want that, frankly.
That said, this is a very functional bench. With Parf-dogs (from Lee Valley) and the Twin Screw Vise, I’m a happy woodworker; and I’ll spend the saved money elsewhere.
You Take Care