Guy,

You didn't say how thick those jaws were but consider using some dowels to
add some strength to this pieces you add. You could also cut a M&T joint
along the top edges then glue the top pieces on. The M&T joint will give it
strength. May even want to turn that mistake into an enhancement by using a
contrasting hardwood.

Bob S.

"Guy LaRochelle" wrote in message
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Hi guys,

I just screwed up and I am kind of ticked off. What a moron I am and I
don't
even know how I made the mistake. I bought a large front vise from Lee
Valley to put on my workbench. I cut the front and rear jaws, I used the
template that came with the vise to bore all my holes for the guide rods
etc
and I go to put it on my workbench and my holes are drilled in the wrong
place........arrrrgh. I am now short about 1/4" on the top edge of both my
jaws so they are not flush with the top of my bench. Does anyone see any
reason why I couldn't laminate a 1/4" edge to the top edge of both jaws or
would that create a weak spot? It would be a shame to start all over since
it was the nicest pieces of birch I could find in my shop. Regards. -Guy