Being from LA you were in good company, and still are. Many good members down your way. One that you would have enjoyed knowing was Perchjerker1, his name was Tommy. He's gone on ahead now but he did things for others here on the board and I miss him all the time. He would buy vises, both good and cheap, and offer them to members starting to tie. When I stated that I wanted to start to learn he contacted me and though we had never spoken before, sent me 2 vises to try and if I liked them I could buy it and return the other. One was a Danvise, and the other was a Renzetti Traveler that I tie on today. This was a bunch of $ to a person he didn't know. I took the Renzetti, and a friend took the Dan. I had to argue with him to accept the shipping money. I'm sure that he would have had a vise or two for you to try that would fit your needs for your case. He came to mind as I read this thread and had to pass it on. God Bless You Tommy, we miss you still.
Your case is very nice and anyone would be proud to have one. Very well thought out.