[Woodcarver] A question on workholding.

[D WINDERS]

I started woodcarving about 8 or 9 months ago.
  I'm very fortunate in that I attend a weekly (term time) group and have been given lots of advice and asistance by other members of the group.
  I've carved a number of low relief items, and enjoyed it very much.
  With my wedding anniversary approaching I decided to carve a lovespoon.
  I received advice from 2 or 3 members of my group that I should figure out a way of clamping or securing the piece as I was not working safely holding it on the bench with my left hand whilst using gouges with the right hand - I was wearing a glove, but at times my left hand was in front of the blade.
  Would appreciate any comments on this.
  Cheers
  David
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