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2013-06-28, 1:52pm
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Short holder
I need a short holder that I can use with one hand, that opens and closes easily and really grips that rod. I have tried two in the last six years. one just didn't grip the short well enough and the other I had to prepare before using then it just felt heavy and awkward in my hand. I would LOVE some recommendations!
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2013-06-28, 2:13pm
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I like mine, but can't remember the name of the member here who makes them & sells them on Etsy.
I did get it too close to the flame for too long, & ruined the rubber grip, but I've got it taped back on & it's working that way.
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2013-06-28, 2:35pm
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I bought one of Graceful Custom's holders and when I used it for the first time, I wondered why I had waited so long to buy one. It's great, holds very tight, easy to use and I can use the glass down to the bare minimum. No complaints! I love it so much that I purchased a second on recently. Having two is even better than one!
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2013-06-28, 2:52pm
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Another rod of glass. It's free and I bet you have lots of them.
When your rod gets to short to handle while working, lay it down, pick up another long rod, heat the end (hot and soft, almost soupy), smoosh it down on the hot end of the short.
Bam! You don't even get out of your groove.
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2013-06-28, 3:05pm
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I agree with Shawnette. I do the same thing, there are a lot of other tools we need, why spend money on tools we don't.
Bob
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2013-06-28, 3:07pm
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I do use my short holder to get the last bit of use out of stringer & twisties too.
Do you use rods to attach to stringer & twisties also? I've never thought of doing that, but maybe I'll give it a try.
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2013-06-28, 3:08pm
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Hi Everyone, I have some in my shop right now, and they are on sale if anyone might be interested.
Glenn
Here is a link to my shopif anyone might be interested.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1542355...op_home_active
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2013-06-28, 3:56pm
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Eileen you can use plati-dip from the hardware store to regrip a lot of tools.
It's a lot like tool dip but a lot thicker.
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2013-06-28, 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by Eileen
I do use my short holder to get the last bit of use out of stringer & twisties too.
Do you use rods to attach to stringer & twisties also? I've never thought of doing that, but maybe I'll give it a try.
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Yes ma'am! With stringers & twisties I use a thick stringer.
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2013-06-28, 4:35pm
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I use thick pliers.
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2013-06-29, 4:07am
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Thanks for all the great ideas!
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2013-06-29, 6:08am
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I love my Uncle Al's grabber from Arrowsprings.
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2013-06-30, 9:54am
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a few ideas for you
Hi Catherine,
We have several options and many different sizes so the tool can feel more like an extension of your hand and compliment your working style - that's what we are always after with our tools!
the first one we designed for Loren Stump to hold murrini and rods called the Murrini Hemostat (under Holding Tools):
http://arrowsprings.com/Murrini_Hemostst_Detail.jpg
and then and the Italian Style (under Holding Tools) :
http://arrowsprings.com/Italian_Style_Rod_Holder.jpg
The Uncle Al style designed for Al Janelle holds even smaller rods than the Italian Style (under Holding Tools):
http://arrowsprings.com/assets/image...Grabber_TN.JPG
and to accommodate smaller stringers and rods for Hayley Tsang we designed this one to get every last bit of that pricey but priceless silver glass! it works on regular sized rods as well (on the home page, scroll down):
http://arrowsprings.com/Greedy_Grabber_2.jpg
Hope this helps!
Donna - Arrow Springs - BellaDonna Glass - Dazzlings!
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2013-06-30, 9:06pm
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I have the greedy grabber. Love it.
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2013-07-01, 2:42pm
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Yup, I've got 3 greedy grabbers bought over a period of time - so you can tell I like & use them a lot; w/shorts, twisties or stringers. They almost always have something in their jaws. But they don't necessarily hold tight to the last drop of glass.
DJ
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2013-07-03, 9:31am
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A wooden clothspen works as well. I use another glass rod though and I seem to get to use all but a very very small bit of the color.
PJH
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2013-07-04, 7:32am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shawnette
Another rod of glass. It's free and I bet you have lots of them.
When your rod gets to short to handle while working, lay it down, pick up another long rod, heat the end (hot and soft, almost soupy), smoosh it down on the hot end of the short.
Bam! You don't even get out of your groove.
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^^^This. If I have a rod of the same color handy I use that.
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2013-07-04, 2:21pm
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I fuse the shorts onto rods or stringers.
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2013-07-04, 6:47pm
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I have two graceful customs ones and I love them!
Peace Wendy
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2013-07-09, 9:07am
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Quote:
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I fuse the shorts onto rods or stringers.
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I do the same. I have a rod holder, but I did not like it. Melting on clear rods works the best for me.
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2013-07-09, 7:16pm
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I will often most fuse the shorts onto cheap clear glass. However, if I am in the middle of a bead and need a shortie to finish up, I am very grateful for my shorts holder from Graceful Customs.
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