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Work stand

Mike Graff

Get a big gym sock or similar high topped sock. Insert a thin liner sock or the lower end of a sound (no runs) women's nylon stocking. Fill the liner sock with dry rice. Leave some space unfilled - how much is up to you - experiment!. Tie a knot in the top of the liner sock to keep the rice inside. Tie a knot in the top of the gym sock. Roll the filled rice sock around on your work table to 'adjust' the rice filling. Press down to form a supporting groove in the rice sock to hold your model. Use a sleeve removed from an old flannel shirt, or a leg removed from old flannel pajamas, as a removable and washable soft cover.

low cost; adjustable size and firmness; will hold model on keel, side, or upside down; washable and replaceable cover and outer container; make from materials already in your house; no wood working, metal machining, or even sewing skills required. You can even cook and eat the rice if things get really tough.
{Mike Graff}

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