Planking

Strip Clamp & Hull Holder By Mantua 8155 When planking the hull of a static model ship it is advisable to use a vise like tool to hold each strip of wood as it is tapered along it's length. A free hand cut can be affected by the grain of the wood resulting in a twisted or irregular cut.  This strip clamp is made of fibre glass injected nylon with a metal clamp that holds the unit securely to the t…

Plier Type Wood Strip Bender by Mantua 8151 PLANK  or STRIP BENDER If you are making a model boat or ship, you will find one of these strip benders or plank benders really useful. Trying to bend the strips of wood correctly without one is tricky so why make life more difficult than it needs to be? With this you can also form tight or easy bends, and if needed put a twist in at the same time. This…