Wow. Sundresses? A good wood worker could get you set up pretty nicely with a base. A HC would be handy if you wanted to set up at some festivals or craft sales...
What I saw was not the same thin as the window wonder winder guy. It was the handle from an auger - think hefty. It was welded right across the clutch knob. The clutch knob and its handle. could be removed and it could go back to normal.