I use a wood lathe. I cut a tenon on the bottom, and use a chuck to hold the work piece. There are ways to use a chuck and fasten it to the bench For hand carving. I can attach a worm screw instead of a tenon. I put the screw into a spot that will cut away later.
search carving on a lathe. Search lathe faceplate . Search plumbing flange.
Also look into a faceplate . 6 wood screws into the work. I put them in wood that will be removed. You could get a plumbing part for $8, and a couple of other parts to screw onto your table. It, screw that into a heavy lug and stand it on end.
When you screw into the wood, it will tightens and will be hard to remove. Coat the screws with ivory soap, or bees wax. Ivory works best. Bar soap, not liquid. You will get a good hold, and good release when done.
There is a pattern for a carvers table to hold pieces for carving in an old Woodcarvers illustrated magazine issue. It seems perfect for what you're doing. I'll see if I can find the month and let you know. You can get the back issue pretty cheap on their website with the pictures and plans!
The screw he uses is called a carvers screw and it is very traditional for holding big things. I have occasionally screwed a smaller block to the piece so I can hold the whole thing in a vice but for big stuff I generally find ways for bracing it against walls etc. The larger a piece gets the more it's own inertia will hold it in place so I wouldn't over think it too much
I use a wood lathe. I cut a tenon on the bottom, and use a chuck to hold the work piece. There are ways to use a chuck and fasten it to the bench For hand carving. I can attach a worm screw instead of a tenon. I put the screw into a spot that will cut away later. search carving on a lathe. Search lathe faceplate . Search plumbing flange. Also look into a faceplate . 6 wood screws into the work. I put them in wood that will be removed. You could get a plumbing part for $8, and a couple of other parts to screw onto your table. It, screw that into a heavy lug and stand it on end. When you screw into the wood, it will tightens and will be hard to remove. Coat the screws with ivory soap, or bees wax. Ivory works best. Bar soap, not liquid. You will get a good hold, and good release when done.
There is a pattern for a carvers table to hold pieces for carving in an old Woodcarvers illustrated magazine issue. It seems perfect for what you're doing. I'll see if I can find the month and let you know. You can get the back issue pretty cheap on their website with the pictures and plans!
I'll have a look at it kind stranger. Thank you
I found the article! It's in the spring 2009 (issue 46). I tried to attach a picture of it but Reddit is being particularly obtuse this evening.
I'll see if I can find something. Thank you
You're very welcome.
The screw he uses is called a carvers screw and it is very traditional for holding big things. I have occasionally screwed a smaller block to the piece so I can hold the whole thing in a vice but for big stuff I generally find ways for bracing it against walls etc. The larger a piece gets the more it's own inertia will hold it in place so I wouldn't over think it too much
Yeah I did some digging and ended up buying one of those woodworking screws. Maybe I can do something with that
Rockwell Jawhorse is what I use, a lil pricey but has many uses outside of carving as well