What do you use for a keel clamper?

[bigcreekdad]

I had the one that has two clamps that slide along horizontally. Worked fine until I lost a clamp (seems like it should be designed to prevent clamps from sliding off...oh well). I inquired from place I I bought it from about a replacement clamp with no response. In any case, what are you using? Also, is anyone using a regular table vise rigged with something to hold more than a couple inches of keel?

[jpalmer1970]

Hi,

 

I have a similar clamp to the one you describe. I find that it does depend upon the actual model and what stage of the build you are at as to what is the best way to hold the keel. I sometimes use the keel clamper but I have also find that a desktop vice (or even a pair of vices) is sometimes more convenient. Sometimes I also make a simple building board jig or cradle to hold the model, especially when a lot of the hull work has been completed. 

[bigcreekdad]

Thanks