I just found this project of yours. I read through it all during lunch. I will revisit this when I have more time at home. I love this build. Makes me jealous of the talent you have.
I don't have any questions for you. I have zero experience with metal fabrication.
It's been a while since I've had anything worth while to post.
The Workmate (Type 2) (photos 1 &2) was through craigslist and the small hand plane (photo 3) was at a garage sale. Hit up 3 garage sales on one street...all overpriced. This plane was the only thing worth buying.
$25 total.
No...
Only one patent for Starrett that day (of the 25 awarded).
Called it a "Beveling Instrument"
http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?pn=282583&id=11973
I bought this today from my neighbor for $35. It will replace my inadequate HF air compressor. Hopefully I will be able to sell my HF for a decent amount.
R. F. Sedgley, Inc. out of Philadelphia, PA was awarded the patent on that.
For more info:
http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?pn=1289558&id=28364