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bjrogg:
I always thought they might work nice for chasing a ring. That's something I have a hard time holding in vice. I've never used one though. Never made one because of the space they'd take up. Would be nice and portable. I know Ksnow has a couple. One that actually stands up if I remember correctly. It wouldn't take as much floor space. I do like a vice for most work though.
Bjrogg

Del the cat:
For rasp work I hold the bow in the vice, with an off-cut of carpet to protect it. I have a movable rest clamped to the bench to support the bow about 2' further along the bench.
it's a matter of horses for courses (dunno if you have that expression on your side of the pond ;D )
Del

DC:
We have our Cumberland bowyers gathering coming up soon and I thought it would be handy. There was a couple of them there last year and they seemed to work well. I've made some more mods to it and it seems to be getting better. I got rid of the toothed work post and dog. It wasn't adjustable in fine enough steps. I went with the historic ramp and wedge type. They are infinitely adjustable. I'm also in the process of of adding a forth leg. I thought the tripod idea was good but the main body flexes too much. Four legs should be much more stable. It's a fun project.

DC:
Here it is. The Mk II. Four legs, ramp and wedge, dogleg in the levers and a big clunky soft cedar block that will be gentle on Yew. Solid like rock. I can rasp and scrape on it. Life 'is' good. ;D ;D

PS, I think I will make the seat longer so i can sit on either side.

Hawkdancer:
Nice rework and adjustment!  Looks like you forgot the beverage holder, though! >:D :BB
Hawkdancer

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