I just didn't like clamping it to the cylinder of my tail stock, I was thinking it might scratch it. I too like an articulating type and use me Kobra almost all the time. You now have me thinking about doing a bowl with it to see how well that would work. Sure does save on my old beat up body. Oh the Elbo, it was a very long time ago and one of the first versions. I seem to remember that there was a bit of a problem with it not staying flat because the joint bearings were too loose but if I tightened them then it didn't move well. I did think at the time that I could have made a post base for it so I didn't have to use the tail stock cylinder. I must apologize as I have not looked at any improvements may have been made since Tim took it over.
Pete
* It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep for life - Sister Elizabeth Kenny *
I think this equates nicely to wood turning as well . . . . .