Abstract: An apparatus to assist in gripping a hand-held tool comprises a substantially rigid engaging portion for removably clipping the apparatus to an arm. The engaging portion has a base member and an arcuate member and a linear member to simultaneously engage a portion of the arm. The arcuate member has a first end extending essentially perpendicularly therefrom and is adjustably connected to the base member. A first end of the linear member extends upwardly from an opposite end of the base member. The arcuate member and the linear member are in an essentially parallel relationship along their entire extents. The linear member further has a free second end. A tool receiving portion includes a pair of outwardly extending side walls, an open bottom end and an open top end and is integrally formed with the linear member of the engaging portion so that the tool receiving portion remains in a coplanar relationship with the first linear member of the engaging portion.

Abstract: An improved apparatus to assist in gripping a hand-held tool is adapted to be easily coupled to one's hand. A hand engaging portion for removably engaging a portion of a palm and a portion of a back of a hand is provided. A tool receiving portion is coupled to the hand engaging portion and receives the hand-held tool. A band for securing the hand-held tool to the tool receiving portion is also provided. The hand engaging portion defines at least one groove for receiving the band for securing.