Uncle Al Rod Grabber

The Uncle Al Rod Grabber is very similar to the Italian Style Rod Holder, in the way that it grips glass rods. However, the overall tool design is very different. It is actually a modified hemostat, approximately 9" long. It can hold glass rods with diameters from as small as about 2 mm up to about 8 mm. The Uncle Al Rod Grabber does have an advantage over the Italian Style Rod Holder, it can grab a 4 mm to 8 mm glass rod that is laying flat on the work table, without first picking it up by hand. The best grip is attained by inserting the glass rod about ½" into the holding area, but rods can be inserted to as much as 1½".