Abrading method and holding device

A holding device, used for supporting a hand held type angle grinder having handle sockets, the holding device comprising:

• a device which is made of a one piece construction that is equipped with two arms that reach out from each side of a main body, wherein each of said arms is equipped with a hole located at its outer end from said main body, wherein said arms extend over either side of a gear case of the hand held type angle grinder such that said holes will align with and over the grinder's side handle sockets, wherein bolts extend through said holes, and thread into said sockets, wherein the device is also equipped with a shelf area, wherein said shelf extends outward from said main body on an end opposite of said arms, wherein said shelf area can be inserted into a chamfered area of a clamping devices which fixedly secures said device thereto.