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Originally Posted by Brandywine
Its not so much a transportation issue as a gripping and manipulating thing.
I need a firm hold on the small roundish piece with something that wont let the piece slip when I work the final shape. I loose the part where a punty would go when I finish that part and then need to finish the opposite side in a similar way.
Seems that the way I am working it now, is the best solution for now.
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I make small marbles holders 2-3 inches long in the shape of a hand. I make them off the end of a 15mm rod and when 99% done I grab the hand with a six tine grabber and flame cut the rod. I add color to touch up the wrist end that was cut and then finish it. It takes maybe 5 minutes in the grabbers and I have not had a problem cracking a piece or leaving marks yet. Before I grab the hand I flash the tines in the flame slightly to warm them a bit and then just go at it. Got these grabbers from a friend so I am not sure who makes them. I can send a pic if you'd like. They have collars with set screws and wooden inlaid handles. Seems to work very well for this.