Vol. 71, No.1 Spring 2026 84
Two Helpful Tools for Rigging By Dan Pariser
T e rigging process for even a one-masted cutter will require a lot of moving up and down from the top of the masthead to the belaying pins on deck, as well as working with both port and starboard sides of the ship at the same time. For a full-rigged ship this can be tedious and tiring for older geezers like me. Here are two tools that can make this a bit easier.
T e 12-inch turntable is large enough for almost all model bases to sit on easily and fi rmly and has steel ball bearings for strength. It can be fi xed in position with a small clamp, then spun around to work on the other side of the model and re-clamped. I recommend
that you always rotate the model with the bowsprit towards yourself so you do not accidently run it into an obstacle. No need to ask how I know this!
T e tabletop desk moves easily up and down about 15 inches, which can be a great help in reducing fatigue from rising and sitting during a work session. I do not have this tool, which was not available when I was building sailing ship models. However, if I get another sailing ship commission I would try it out.
Both are available from online markets. Without mentioning specifi c companies, the turntable is less than $10 while the desk is just over $100.
Best of success on your projects.
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