Blow More Glass Tools - Medium Locking Claw

Item Name:

Blow More Glass Tools - Medium Locking Claw

SKU:

ABR-BMGT-CLAW 6

Description:

This medium locking claw is a spring and latch style holding tool built with multiple curved metal fingers that grip round work securely from the outside. The locking mechanism lets you set the grip and keep steady pressure without hand fatigue, while the handle gives you reach and control around hot glass. In lampworking and scientific glassblowing, this style of claw is used when you need a reliable outside grip on marbles, spheres, thick gathers, and other rounded pieces that are difficult to hold with straight tweezers. It is especially useful for stabilizing hot work during shaping, for holding a piece while you attach or remove punty marks, and for controlled handling during small hot shop style operations at the bench.

How it is used:

Open the claw and position the fingers evenly around the outside of the marble or rounded object. Close the claw until the fingers contact the glass securely and engage the locking feature to hold the grip. Use the handle to stabilize the piece while you heat, shape, or make attachments, keeping the tool out of the direct flame path. Release the lock to remove the claw once the glass is stable or cooled enough for the next handling step. For best control, keep the grip centered so pressure is even and the piece does not twist.

Dimensions:

• Black handle length is 6.5 inches.