merikal tool
 

i love love love my merikal. it is maybe 10 years old or older and getting weak:( i dont think these are made anymore...any tips on where to find one???

Maybe you have a picture ?

file:///C:/Users/Crystal%20Clark/Downloads/MeRickal%20tool.pdf

It looks for me ;) a bit like THE carlo donna tool http://lampworketc.com/forums/upload...vB_Editor_001#

From what I can tell it is a rod holder? I think the Grace Custom one is similar, if I have the name right. I have a different kind I got from Etsy (seller posts here but I have forgotten who) and I think Arrow Springs has one too.

I found an old post where someone had also been looking for them, maybe it will help?

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=155833

Where do u use it for ? For short Ends? I bought a hemostate by a fishing shop for a few pounds. If you have a short end turn THE hot and grap it with youre hemostate and i can use my glass till almost THE end ;)

i like that the merikal is small and more shaped like a rod.

Glen Odell sells them, on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/agate58
he sometimes posts here.
You can also PM him on FB
His looks pretty much like that, but the handle is padded, and never gets hot

This tool has the type of handle you like. Mogul brothers on etsy.

Yes! That is what I have. I bought two of them, because I use my shorts up and so if I am using a piece of glass and my fingers start to get hot, I just grab the end and keep going. Sometimes I have need of a third short color, but it is easy to just release one and grab the new one.

I see he is out right now, but maybe message him to see if he's making more?

Arrow Springs' Greedy Grabbers work similarly. Link here.

i like these:) i like that they are short...all the others seem to have a 12" stock on them:) I think I am going to order these:) thanks hayley!

Corina has one in her shop. I just ordered after using one of hers...it is great!

You are very welcome! I use mine all the time. :D

Couldn't do w/o out my Greedy Grabbers! Got one years ago - just to try it out - now up to three. They are so very useful. Highly recommended.

dj