I knew this already of course but it still continues to amaze me when I see how highly educated and helpful everyone is around here. Thanks to all.

In checking things out, I discovered I owe Don Weber an apology for adding the gratuitous second “b” in his name. Mr. Weber published an article in American Woodworker magazine (c. 1996) on his spring-pole lathe. What was interesting about his lathe was that it used bungee chords instead of a spring pole. (In the pictures, the bungee chords have been replaced with a bow.) Later, he publish an article on building a bodger's shaving horse. I knew a shaving horse was necessary equipment for building green-wood chairs but I didn't realize that the shaver was also a bodger.

In case people are interested, I did manage to locate pictures of Don Weber's lathe and shaving horse taken by somone who attend a conference at which Mr. Weber spoke.

Also, Atomica has this to say about “jury-rigged.”

      - Mark