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Speaking of wooden clamps here are a couple of posts on the subject.

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=27058

In this case they could be used to hold the vise that is mounted to a base to the main table.

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=68165

A simple mod to clamp round objects with the clamp.

Ed

Exactly right on the wooden clamps Ed, perfect example of a modified wooden clamp.

And yes not really much need to clamp the clamp to the table except to reduce operator error and/or improve repeated operation accuracy. Hand pressure should be sufficient to resist any torque from the drill as long as the drill bit is cutting properly and you're taking your time drilling.

Thanks for the info and links to pictures, reible!

ryanbp01 wrote:About the only difference I see is that the new handle folds down. I'm still saving for the Powerpro upgrade. I'll keep my old vise.
BPR

Some customer reviews had expressed dissatisfaction with durability of the older model. We decided to improve that by replacing it with this sturdier model.

admin wrote:Some customer reviews had expressed dissatisfaction with durability of the older model. We decided to improve that by replacing it with this sturdier model.

This just sold me one

Always nice to admin is lurking and helping out where ever they can.

[quote="heathicus"]I think you're right on your first point - in the picture below it certainly doesn't look like there's any room to move it back (toward the way tubes). .[quote]

Actually by using the alternate miter-slot, you get a lot of flexibility. As shown, that's the best orientation to mount the vise.

What had not worked as well for me with the vise was turning it 90 degrees from the photo's orientation..... in that case I would be restricted to T-nuts on one side -- not well-balanced, and they would tend to slightly cant the vice.

Realizing this product deficiency, what would really, really be appreciated is some sort of special credit or discount offered to owners of the old model.

The photo image is intended as confirmation that I do own one of the old (declared somewhat deficient) models just in case someone needs to know.

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dusty wrote:Realizing this product deficiency, what would really, really be appreciated is some sort of special credit or discount offered to owners of the old model.

Boy that would be something if that were to happen!

Ed

heathicus wrote: If I'm understanding your second point, however, I think you're wrong. The image below shows it crossing the opening on the table, and the descriptive text even states it can be mounted "through your Mark V or Mark 7's sawing table insert."

My second point was for the vise to be able to fit over the opening of the "table" itself without the red insert. Thinking that it could then be attached to the table through the bigger hole with clamps coming from under the table. I guess my french got in the way and I did not phrase it right so you could understand my point.
But I appreciate all of the suggestions that were made in the process and for now I will look for some wood clamp like you suggested.
With the picture, I see that it would cross opening without the insert.