Vamp's Ergonomic Study for Carvers (survey available, just pm me your email address) - Tiki Carving

A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on Mon, Aug 31, 2015 7:09 AM 4WD - I used a Workmate for a while, but I'm too tall and it was too short. WillCarve came up with a carving platform that is versatile and ergonomic. Create 4 stacks of cement blocks, 3-5 blocks high (depending on how tall you are), place 8' 4x4 stringers across the stacked blocks (the stringers are held in place by inserting 2x4s into the stacked blocks, this also helps the blocks stay aligned and prevents the logs from rolling off). This simple system allows you to bring the log up to a desired height and also allows the log to roll back and forth giving you access to all sides. It can be left outside without fear of rusting away. The hard part is raising the logs up to the platform.

4WD - I used a Workmate for a while, but I'm too tall and it was too short. WillCarve came up with a carving platform that is versatile and ergonomic. Create 4 stacks of cement blocks, 3-5 blocks high (depending on how tall you are), place 8' 4x4 stringers across the stacked blocks (the stringers are held in place by inserting 2x4s into the stacked blocks, this also helps the blocks stay aligned and prevents the logs from rolling off). This simple system allows you to bring the log up to a desired height and also allows the log to roll back and forth giving you access to all sides. It can be left outside without fear of rusting away. The hard part is raising the logs up to the platform.

Post #750049 by AlohaStation on Mon, Aug 31, 2015 7:09 AM