Caraving Stand

[thewoodwizard]

I just thought I would show you the hydraulic carving stand that I use for carving. Saves a lot of back work and easy to set up.

You just have to tap the two bolts into the bottom of the log and then slot in and fasten with a bolt. This hold the carving nice a firmly, carving only has two holes in the bottom. Its made out of a motorcycle hydraulic bike stand.

Edited May 29, 2016 by thewoodwizard
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[Gardenmac]

I just thought I would show you the hydraulic carving stand that I use for carving. Saves a lot of back work and easy to set up.

You just have to tap the two bolts into the bottom of the log and then slot in and fasten with a bolt. This hold the carving nice a firmly, carving only has two holes in the bottom. Its made out of a motorcycle hydraulic bike stand.

 

That's a great idea, Ive been using a log jaw vice which can be an issue loading with heavier pieces. Noticed recently a couple of carvers have saw attached to a pulley system that takes the weight of the saw when carving over long periods. All clever stuff.

[CarrieonCarving]

Hi Simon

I put one sheet of wood on mine and just have a single central hole. The carvings then only need one hole and can be secured with a carvers screw. Lots of ways to crack a nut though.

Carrie

[Ianw6522]

Simon,

I welded a 4 inch self tapping bolt to mine. I put a 3 inch sacrifice board with a hole in the middle over it. I then drill the underside of the log and then screw it onto to the remaining 2 ins of bolt. It works for me ......

[thewoodwizard]

Its good to mix ideas so we can pic the best out of them , cheers Ray

[CarrieonCarving]

Sorry Ray I got you confused with Simon in my earlier response post.

Carrie