Neck Cradle

[rmorris]

Asking the collective here...what do you recommend for a neck cradle. In specifics I want to stabilise basses to file nut slots.

I see people using / recommending all types of things from a bag of rice, those "rocking" supports that you can also turn over for greater lateral support, to the Dunlop black one that looks good to me but a bit £££ if it doesn't hit the spot for this.

Advice appreciated.

[Geek99]

This 

Gak

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/hercules-ha206-neck-cradle/108652?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv8O04d_pgwMVmYtQBh2VRgvxEAQYAyABEgJxfvD_BwE

Edited January 19, 2024 by Geek99

[PaulThePlug]

For a one-off... One of those 2 cup holders from Mc'D

[kodiakblair]

I just made one from scrap timber, took about 10 minutes all in 👍

[rmorris]

Thanks for the input. Just wanting to keep it rock solid stable. For general woodwork etc I'd just say just clamp it in a vice. But, you know, these are my babies (along with catboy 😊).

[rmorris]

On 19/01/2024 at 15:18, Geek99 said:

This 

Gak

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/hercules-ha206-neck-cradle/108652?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv8O04d_pgwMVmYtQBh2VRgvxEAQYAyABEgJxfvD_BwE

 

Yes. I was looking at that one. I thought it might be a bit lightweight for fretwork but maybe I'm wrong about that 🤔

Edited February 16, 2024 by rmorris

[Geek99]

32 minutes ago, rmorris said:

 

Yes. I was looking at that one. I thought it might be a bit lightweight for firework but maybe I'm wrong about that 🤔

Never let me down, recommended 

[Geek99]

On 19/01/2024 at 16:39, kodiakblair said:

I just made one from scrap timber, took about 10 minutes all in 👍

With an axe, and a chainsaw for the finer parts of the finish no doubt 🤔

[kodiakblair]

41 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

With an axe, and a chainsaw for the finer parts of the finish no doubt 🤔

If the finish was to be relic'd, why not.

 

 

[rmorris]

On 19/01/2024 at 15:47, PaulThePlug said:

For a one-off... One of those 2 cup holders from Mc'D

 

Ha. I don't really know what that is but I'll pop into a local outlet and try and take a look 🙂

[Geek99]

On 20/01/2024 at 17:52, kodiakblair said:

If the finish was to be relic'd, why not.

 

 

Word 

[KingBollock]

I use a sandbag rifle support.

 

 

Once filled with sand they get quite heavy and sturdy. But you could also fill them with beanbag beans for a more lightweight solution.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185027001692

 

[tauzero]

On 24/01/2024 at 07:18, KingBollock said:

I use a sandbag rifle support.

 

 

Once filled with sand they get quite heavy and sturdy. But you could also fill them with beanbag beans for a more lightweight solution.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185027001692

 

 

And then use the rifle for relicing?

[Matt P]

I made do with a bit of wood and a folded towel for ages then I got one of these, does the job perfectly, not worth an order on it's own but as part of a bigger order (or if a friend is putting in an order) than it's worth it.

 

Matt