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Topic: Workbenches for building space models
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rasorenson
Member Posts: 96
From: Santa Clara, CA, USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 11-16-2019 04:06 PM
   
Over time I've developed tremors in my hands.  I've long enjoyed building and painting space models. Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion for either buying or creating types of "work benches" for lack of a better term, that would hold various parts with clamps and stable base to stabilize for painting details? Thanks folks. |
oly
Member Posts: 905
From: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 11-16-2019 08:03 PM
Perhaps using a rest or prop to steady your hand would be a useful technique, similar to the Mahl stick that traditional sign writers used to use as an arm rest (google mahl stick).This may help. Also, using small sandbags or shot bags as steadies to support your arm/wrist may be of a benefit. As for workbench or stands, the small electronics vice stand with multiple alligator clips (commonly called a third hand) may prove useful for holding small items at adjustable positions. They are an off the shelf item that can be cheap to purchase. One of these fitted to a drawing table that articulates may provide an adjustable workstation that helps. You could also use foam wedge blocks as required, perhaps secured with strips of velcro to give it the "space" theme. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 11-17-2019 01:47 AM
A friend of me has this also in his hands, and did buy this kind of watchmakerdesk with black adjustable armrests, and its work fine for him much more rest in his hands.The black adjustable armrests you can buy also in a set to place on your table at home. |
Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 808
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 11-17-2019 06:53 AM
I do a lot of woodworking and have seen a number of "benches" that are designed for holding parts in place while you work on them. This may be totally off base for model making but thought I'd toss it out there anyway. Another idea that may help is to raise the working height of your bench to keep you from bending over the work surface. Good luck. |
rasorenson
Member Posts: 96
From: Santa Clara, CA, USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 11-17-2019 11:39 AM
Great suggestions all- I knew there would be good advice out there/here. Thanks! |
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