a temporary securing device for plate - like work pieces includes a split body and an anchor segment , the split body has a resiliently compressible biasing member to allow an outer diameter of the split body to contract allowing passage within a plurality of openings in the work pieces , the split body has an engagement portion near a first end , the engagement portion has an operative surface to engage an outer surface on a first outer work piece , the split body has a second end and a threaded inner support near the second end , the anchor segment is operable to engage an outer surface on a second outer work piece , the anchor segment includes a threaded member to engage the threaded inner support , the threaded member be rotationally operational to draw the split body toward the anchor segment .