Hemostats are sometimes too powerful a grip or a pain to unlock, especially with fine work. So, I grind the locking teeth off the hemostat and use a rubber band to hold it closed. The rubber band can be adjusted to whatever pressure you need, allowing you to hold parts more gently. When you’re through, it’s easy to loosen the rubber band and open the hemostat. 

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Howard MorrowBethel Park, Penn.