Interesting to see both the Var and the Hozan. The cast iron Hozan is in concept just like my home-made stand, which is the only stand I've ever used. Mine is made from flat and round steel and has nylon points for lateral truing.
GS, you should add a Hozan to the collection. This one is in Wheaton:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hozan-Tool-...8AAOSwsqxb~bSG