So, I finally caved in and built and handle that uses the various length line connectors. I ordered the Derek Moran designed clip bender (Howard Rush, Gold Standard version). The thing, of course, works a treat (I mean, Jim Lee built it and Derek Moran designed it - of course it works well). Not sure if having the supercool, Howard Rush endorsed version was needed, but it sure works well. And Jim is quite efficient, getting it off to me almost instantly.
Thanks Jim.