Look at this!Interesting but pricey!
Proses LB-902 Multi-Angle Rotating Locomotive Cradle (Works From N to O Scale)
Retail Price: $85.00
Our Price: $69.99
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I have 2 bowser foam cradles, I believe they were $14 each or close to it. That one looks a little too complicated
How well does the plastic hold up and the bottom wing nut adjustment slide? Sometime removing screws requires allot of down pressure to break them loose. Even with foam cradles, the force is too much and bottoms out the foam. Would love to see one that's all metal.
I like the foam cradles, they work well and require no complicated adjustments to hold stuff. This looks like the answer to a question that should have never been asked. 
I am going to amend my previous statement to that one looks waaaay too complicated
I'll stick with my foam cradles. I wouldn't trust that thing to rotate my engines. That means it would have to be clamped down pretty tight to keep the engine from falling out. oops.. crack went the shell 
I'd like to see it 1st hand. Hard to really assess anything from just a picture.
I can see how it could be useful over the foam cradle that I currently use for positioning and holding at odd angles rigidly freeing up both hands while soldering, etc.
Wow gang. I just saved $85.00 (or $69.99). Cradle from an old PC (remember them?). Foam, bubble wrap, and a paper towel liner to catch liquids. Total cost about $1.00. Saving $84.00 (or $68.99), priceless!
Mine is three boards forming a channel and a terry cloth towel stapled to form a hammock. It works for PSC, so it would probably do for Lionel.
Originally Posted by bob2:
Mine is three boards forming a channel and a terry cloth towel stapled to form a hammock. It works for PSC, so it would probably do for Lionel.
Great minds think alike! I made two, one for articulated locos and one for diesels and smaller steam locos. I also have a couple of foam cradles, but find it easier to get things to sit at an angle with the "hammock".
Way too complicated . Like the foam cradle
You can say that AGAIN.NickOriginally Posted by POTRZBE:
Wow gang. I just saved $85.00 (or $69.99). Cradle from an old PC (remember them?). Foam, bubble wrap, and a paper towel liner to catch liquids. Total cost about $1.00. Saving $84.00 (or $68.99), priceless!
I made my own really easy from scrap lumber. Use layers of bubble-wrap foam or such to quickly adjust the channel for different size items.
If a guy is smart enough to work on a model locomotive, he can easily make his own cradle.
gunrunnerjohn beat me to it. I was going to say something similar. Heck, make your own. I put some foam in two old miter saw cradles. Works fine.
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Originally Posted by Ace:
I made my own really easy from scrap lumber. Use layers of bubble-wrap foam or such to quickly adjust the channel for different size items.
If a guy is smart enough to work on a model locomotive, he can easily make his own cradle.
I do the same except I use blocks of various foam. This enables me to custom make a cradle for each loco by moving the blocks. Then I do not knock off delicate details.
For $7 shipped you can buy foam wedges. They are intended for sound insulation. I put a paper towel down each time when using it for engines to keep it clean.
