Abstract: A holding implement for a flexible pad comprises an elongated handle forming a shaft and a pad mounting shoe having upturned side members is mounted on the shaft. One of the side members has an aperture therein and is attached to the shaft. A second of the side members has an overturned edge which forms a pad gripping portion. A pad clamping element is slidably carried by the shaft to engage a pad disposed against the handle facing surface of the side member attached to the shaft. The clamping element includes at least one tooth projection sized to extend into the aperture when the clamping element is moved toward the first side member.