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An apparatus and method for maintaining a tubular workpiece in position on a support, such as a ladder or the like, preferably comprises a pair of bodies adapted for connection to the support, with one of the bodies being positioned on either side thereof, such as to the stiles of the ladder. A clam

An apparatus and method for maintaining a tubular workpiece in position on a support, such as a ladder or the like, preferably comprises a pair of bodies adapted for connection to the support, with one of the bodies being positioned on either side thereof, such as to the stiles of the ladder. A clamping assembly including a clamping plate secures the bodies to the ladder stiles in a predetermined position on the ladder and at a predetermined angular orientation. Each body is provided with an upwardly facing slot having a width which decreases toward the lower portion of the body, with the slots being adapted to receive the workpiece therein. Downward movement of the workpiece into the slots results in frictional engagement of the workpiece with the slot walls to secure the workpiece in position. The workpiece is removed by exerting an upward force thereon and disengaging the workpiece from the slot walls.

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A device for maintaining a workpiece in position on a support, comprising: a body; clamping means for affixing said body to said support; and stationary retainer means provided on said body for engaging said workpiece and fixing the position of said workpiece relative to said support, said retainer

A device for maintaining a workpiece in position on a support, comprising: a body; clamping means for affixing said body to said support; and stationary retainer means provided on said body for engaging said workpiece and fixing the position of said workpiece relative to said support, said retainer means comprising an upwardly facing slot formed in said body and adapted to receive said workpiece therein, said slot being provided with a decreasing transverse dimension toward the lower portion of said body so that downward movement of said workpiece in said slot causes engagement of said workpiece with the walls of said slot.