Abstract: A work piece holder for aligning two work pieces. The holder comprises a framework to which are mounted in opposed relationship two stanchions. Mounted on each stanchion is an arm having means for holding a work piece. The arms are mounted in a manner which allows calibrated movement along three axes, the first being generally horizontal, the second being transverse to the first, and the third being transverse to the second, resulting in the ability to precisely align the two work pieces.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder having an improved latch release mechanism is the subject of the present invention. A stake is insertable into the ground and mounts a rigid bracket which in turn mounts two pivotal arms. A socket which receives the end of a fishing rod is mounted on the pivotal arms and is held in place by a latch which is likewise pivotal. A camming mechanism is mounted on the socket so that any downward movement of the socket will result in an upward camming movement of the camming means which releases the latching mechanism. A first spring means biases the latch into engagement with a latch plate and is adjustable for rods of different weight and different fish. A second yieldable means is provided for biasing the socket upwardly after the latch disengages the latch plate.