@SoonerFan Yeah I like the stuff. It isn't tooooo bad to work with. The TS55 with ripping blade cuts through it pretty easily if I go slow. The Kapex does as well, I just take several shallow kerf cuts with either. Not a big deal and trying to avoid kickback.
I'm kind of mixing in elements between TWW Roubo and Hybrid bench designs. I have both sets of plans and videos. Once I get the legs to final dimension I can take my time doing the joinery. There's quite a bit involved to install the Benchcrafted leg vise and still allow room for the mortise and tenon connections between the legs and stretchers.
Luckily Marc is primarily a power tool guy and used those to do most everything in the videos except where some light hand tool work was needed.
Matt