Stocks and Pillories

Commission (2/2006) Based on a picture a client sent me, this unusual pillory is for a man's private parts. I have to admit, this is one of the few items I've built that I did NOT try on myself. One of the unique features of this design is that the top half is invertible (See the extra catches at the top) which allows the hole to be reduced to a semicircle for use as a "Humbler". Thus the versatile arrangements for the straps. (Not as visible are waist and thigh straps around the back, held in place with dowels). Since it's only a single layer thick, there are alignment dowels embedded in the edge. This makes the opening pinch-proof - very important in this application. Also not visible is the fact that the edges of the upper board are tapered so that it can slide into place without sticking or jamming, which is a common problem with a post-and-slot type of pillory. The lower picture is prior to painting, just to show the detail a little better. The slight shading around the slots is a sealer that helps make the holes very smooth. I also like that it shows how pretty the Birch plywood is.

#3 Wrist Stocks (2005) Similar in construction to the #2 Pillory below, this set of Mini-stocks measures 12" wide, 6" tall, and 2-1/4" thick. It has the same 2-1/2" x 2-3/4" wrist holes as the pillory, but of course, can be custom cut to any size you desire. The ingenious interlocking design helps prevent pinching, and insures that the halves stay aligned. Do NOT use these for suspension (a- You'd break your wrists, b- the wood's only an inch thick at the bolt - good for restraint, but I wouldn't put body weight on it, and c- the latch would probably tear out after you broke your wrists.), on the other hand, a matching set of ankle stocks would make for a killer hogtie. And yes, they can be used for self-bondage. This particular pair has been donated to a scene auction in NYC scheduled for June of 2005 by the Eulenspeigel Society.

Pillory #2 (2004) This rather large Pillory is 42" wide, 12" tall, and 2-1/4" thick. The halves slide together vertically on internal rails, and the eyebolts pivot freely. It's constructed from 11 layer 3/4" hardwood plywood, faced with Okoume veneer, stained and finished thickly with polyurethane. It weighs a massive 20 lbs. The neck hole is 5-1/2" x 6", and the wrist openings are 2-1/2" x 2-3/4". The wrist holes are spaced from the neck 16" on center, so that the occupant's forearms are more or less straight. The draw catches have provisions for padlocks, and all edges are rounded with a 1/2" radius. Originally, the idea was to make one with replaceable inserts for the wrist and neck holes, but I realized only a Pro Domme might need that much flexibility. Anyone who would like such a thing is urged to contact me for a commission. Another customization I'd like to make available would be to use Concert cabinet style "Butterfly" draw catches. By the way, it is entirely possible to put yourself into these and get out solo. If this interests you, the position of the latches can be moved a few inches closer to the wrist holes to make access easier. These retail for about $300. Shipping Weight, 20 lbs. Update: Actually, the veneer may vary depending on what's available. And Black paint is also available.

Mass Production is Cool

Have I ever mentioned I own a set of 16 keyed-alike padlocks? I should have put them on the hasps just for the hell of it.... Numbers 2 through 5 hanging up prior to shipment.

Pillory #1 (1992)

Created entirely using found lumber dating back to my teen years - I think, I really don't know where it came from - that was laying around in my apartment. I absolutely love Stocks and Pillories. But I have a bit of an obsession with them fitting tightly, and staying aligned. This design, for example, used those vertical pieces for alignment, and pivoted on a bolt instead of a sloppy hinge screwed into the end grain (always a weak fastening). The sliding bolts go into snug holes that keep it fastened tightly, and prevents pinching as well. Padlock hasps should never be used as a primary fastener - too sloppy.

It can be used hanging, or merely worn. At a party once, a young lady was wearing it, and sat indian-style, and within moments, the addition of a pair of ankle cuffs and dog clips rendered her immobile. You can see the design elements that have carried forward into my more recent work.

For being made with hand-held power tools on the balcony of a 1-bedroom apartment, it's not bad, but I've always wanted to do better. This, frankly, is about the grade of most BDSM furniture available, which is unacceptable to me.

This item measures approximately 18" square, and is constructed of 2x12, 2x6, 2x4, and 1x3. If you want it, you could buy it from me for $150 plus shipping.