Holy Crap! 50 inch long $390 Chinese extruded aluminum slipway

[Sarge]

Built my own over 10 years ago. This is mounted into 2 x sheets of 20mm ply then groves routed out. All mounted onto an old chair set of wheels, so fully mobile around the workshop.

 

[Allegheny]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802900006249.html

Hello rtwpsom2, Thank you for posting this item as it is definitely interesting as it sparked conversation about how others have approached this issue.

I visited the website you posted and saw the same images you posted. I have one technical question though, how did you capture those images as they aren't full sized like the ones you posted, but smaller and you have to use your cursor to view it?

 

[Mike Y]

Easy peasy...make your own....View attachment 365066View attachment 365067

Given the skill, time, tools and funds - yes!

 

[Mike Y]

They are hard to find Mike. I got one a couple years ago from some business in NewYork. Problem with it is it's so darn big and heavy. I find the best use for this device is to clamp the bow/stern and rotate the ship while planking (after it's rigid with battens).
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I made this little platform from CLAMP-ABLE STRIPS (link) and particle board. I make any little part I need when building the ship then clamp to the table or just use 90° brackets to hold things square.
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Hi Rob, I’m using it mainly to hold my current build of Occre ‘Essex’ whaler rigidly whilst I do the rigging. Not yet used it for keel/frames/planking stages since I was past that when this monster arrived but I’ve got a couple of kits in the stash which I plan to use it for. Your platform looks useful though.
Cheers
Mike