Neck Jig shop stand question

[Chip Tait – Brooklyn Fretworks]

Are you asking about the Total Vise workstation?

My Total Vise is bolted to my bench in my main work space, where it’s been for almost two years. And, I can’t wait to move it away from my bench to its own telescoping stand bolted to the floor away from the bench. I’m just perpetually short on funds, or I’d have done it ages ago.

It works fairly well bolted to the bench. Problem is I’ve lost 1/3 of my bench to a tool I don’t use every day. If it were away from the bench, I’d probably use it even more than I do.

You’ve inspired me, damn it. Gotta gather up the funds and move the TV to its forever home, somewhere off of my workbench!~~~

[Corey Williams Noank Guitar Repair]

Hey!!! I actually have the stew mac neck jig which comes with a vice and shop stand. I bought it a year ago and finally have my workshop ready so am going to set it up this weekend. The total vise stuff looks awesome! Maybe one day if I save up I will get the proper work station!

[Adam Fields AF Precision Setups]

Hi Corey! I bolted my shop stand to a cement paver with 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood (so I could countersink the bolt heads) and glued a floor mat under it. I can drag it around without scratching the floor, but it is stable enough to handle almost anything.

[Chip Tait – Brooklyn Fretworks]

I like that! How much does the base weigh?

[Adam Fields AF Precision Setups]

Hmmm. a 16″x16″x2″ paver from Home Depot ~25# maybe? Two 16″x16″ pieces of 3/4 plywood a couple of lbs. 30 lbs-ish?

[Chip Tait – Brooklyn Fretworks]

You inspired me to finish my Frankenstein pedestal.

I’m excited to see how this will improve my workflow. This weighs in at around 55 pounds, and thus far seems pretty stable. I’ll likely bolt it to the floor eventually, but for now I have the option to try it in a couple different places.

Cheers!

[Robert Budzinski RJB Custom Guitars]

I had the same concerns. I built my own stand with scrap steel and a welder. The base is 1/4 steel and it wobbled too much. So I added 1inch plywood to the bottom of it and it works very well…

[Corey Williams Noank Guitar Repair]

Such a cool setup, thanks for sharing! You have inspired me to try something similar!