stand-up hold-down.

[Jacob]

Remember these from the 60s? Sam Smith toymaker and artist. This lot are in the V&A

 

[bugbear]

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Fit a temporary "mast", then invert the piece, fit into a vise and carve merrily away

Hmm. Smart thinking. :roll:

If the temporary mast had a screw thread on one end, it would be quite a versatile item.

You could also thread the length to allow it to be pulled down with a simple nut.

Oh, hang on...

temporary masts for sale

BugBear

 

[Jacob]

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Oh, hang on...

temporary masts for sale

BugBear

Yebbut you couldn't operate them with your feet. Not me anyway, maybe you could?
They'd be good for serious gnomery though.

 

[bugbear]

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Oh, hang on...

temporary masts for sale

BugBear

Yebbut you couldn't operate them with your feet.

GazPal's (smart) idea wasn't foot operated:

Fit a temporary "mast", then invert the piece, fit into a vise and carve merrily away

BugBear

 

[alan2001]

Remember these from the 60s? Sam Smith toymaker and artist. This lot are in the V&A

Is that your 10 minute boat in the centre? impressive! :lol: