I guess my parent's investment in one of these is finally paying off!! It only took 30 years.
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My dad was a mechanic and my maternal grandfather had a woodshop and made furniture, shelves etc. I like to think I'm pretty handy and can do more than my wife has patience for.
Holy shit, they still make it!
https://www.amazon.com/HearthSong-PLAYmake-Woodshop-Carpentry-Supplies/dp/B005OM0LZ8
It is the tailstock from a child's lathe.
https://www.amazon.com/Cool-Tool-Multi-Function-Woodworking-Wood/dp/B005OM0LZ8