Thoughts on the "handy clamp tool"?

[MercLSU]

I've seen this now on both CraigsList and Ebay. I like the idea of it but my main hangup is its length, though that could be addressed by attaching something to the threaded end after tightening. I can think of a few situations I've been in where it would come in, well, "handy".

Anybody used one of these or something similar? It may have already been discussed, but I wasn't able to find anything searching for "handy clamp tool".

 

[22george]

l haven't seen or used it, but it looks like it would be good for some tight areas. If I see one at the flea market etc., I would buy it.

 

[JohnKal]

There was a thread on this a while ago. Can't find it now though.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Cool ! I wonder how the outer tube was formed ?

 

[MercLSU]

My curiosity got the best of me and I ordered one today. I'll post some better pictures of it when I receive it. I still think that I'd like to find a way to either lengthen it myself or convince the seller to do so. I'd imagine that the threaded portion is welded on at some point; lengthening it prior to that wouldn't be difficult. If not I may weld a matching diameter threaded shaft onto the existing piece and use a hollow spacer.

I'm relatively young but this may also be something good for my father to use as dexterity has somewhat faded. I think he uses vise grips occasionally but those can be hard to get into tight spaces.

 

[ericg]

My curiosity got the best of me and I ordered one today. I'll post some better pictures of it when I receive it. I still think that I'd like to find a way to either lengthen it myself or convince the seller to do so. I'd imagine that the threaded portion is welded on at some point; lengthening it prior to that wouldn't be difficult. If not I may weld a matching diameter threaded shaft onto the existing piece and use a hollow spacer.

I'm relatively young but this may also be something good for my father to use as dexterity has somewhat faded. I think he uses vise grips occasionally but those can be hard to get into tight spaces.[/QUOTE

Do you have a link to the website where you purchased it?

 

[GettinJunkDone]

I would be curious as well.

 

[gungatim]

I just use pliers normally on those, but it seems like it could be handy sometimes. I would think a flexible cable operated one with a pliers type grip would be even more handy...or do they already make those? seems like I've seen posts on remote clamp tools before but assumed they were for worm type...

 

[ericg]

I believe this is it.
http://meridian.craigslist.org/bop/5260530064.html

He sells on Ebay as well under the name "crtwocyl"

 

[stg454]

It does look like it could be useful in some applications.

 

[rimshot]

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[bonneyman]

Interesting. Email sent!

 

[guy48065]

This...

Enquiring minds want to know: How DO you form the outer tube?
Since all 3 of your posts are for this tool, I assume you know...

 

[rimshot]

450 and 150 lb. dies are used to make 2 of the parts. You just can't put a piece of metal in a vise and form the parts. The dies are worth -------a lot! We are just getting started with this project. Videos and magazine reviews will be out shortly. Any one that has a tool box needs this tool in their arsenal. Until a person actually has one does it's value become apparent. Yes we realize people will think that this or that tool or idea would work just as good--but it doesn't or won't. Plus---$12 for one won't break the bank.

 

[cowboy73]

There are a few times I could have used one of those....

 

[theoldwizard1]

He sells on Ebay as well under the name "crtwocyl"

Handee Clamp Tool

 

[theoldwizard1]

450 and 150 lb. dies are used to make 2 of the parts. You just can't put a piece of metal in a vise and form the parts. The dies are worth -------a lot!

Nice to see you are a real person, not just a "robot" posting the same thing over and over !

We are just getting started with this project. Videos and magazine reviews will be out shortly.

Good luck ! Sounds like a classic American story. Couple of guys come up with an idea, prototype it in their garage ....

I hope you do well with it !!

Plus---$12 for one won't break the bank.

On eBay it is $13.50 plus $4.00 shipping. Is $12 a special deal for GJ members ?

 

[rimshot]

We can sell them for $12 if ordered directly from us. Thanks

 

[Rewind97]

What's the latest on this tool.......anymore personal reviews?

 

[Raymond Fast]

I'm very interested also. I'd like to know how well it works. If anyone has one, please post a review.

 

[MercLSU]

I just realized that I never got around to posting anything here. I've used mine a couple of times, most recently to hold a nut in place in the back of a blueprint cabinet I was replacing a roller on. My arms weren't long enough and I didn't have any help, so this did the trick. I think if I kept it "handy" more, I'd use it more often but it's not something that pops into my mind unless I see it. The irony here is that it was in the bottom drawer I had to take out to replace the roller.

If I could recommend any improvements or ideas for another model, it would be to (1) allow for variable shaft length and depth of the "holder" on the end. My $.02 on it is that it's a neat tool that can be used to make some tasks easier. That's about all you can ask of a tool in this price range, so I'm happy with my purchase.

 

[Raymond Fast]

How is it at squeezing those little three-finger hose clamps? Any pair of pliers that's wide enough to squeeze all three tabs together at once is usually too big to get into the space where the end of the hose is. If it's effective for removing/installing those, I would pay the price to have one just for that purpose.

 

[Rewind97]

I think another option would be one that is made so that you can hold the part straight on, instead of a 90* angle.

 

[K-Dog]

subscribing

 

[toolaholic]

I ordered one: I ordered this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/282009852655 it cones with 2 so I can give one to a friend.

 

[Raymond Fast]

I still want to know how well it works on those little three-prong hose clamps. I'd sure appreciate a review in that regard. If it works well on those, I'll buy one just for that.

 

[Farmall 1066]

Bought one of these today, at Charlie's Secondhand Tools in Denver, for $5.
Honestly looks kinda handy. Well made too.
Being able to see and hold one made up my mind on it. Time will tell its usefulness, but I'm betting I'll use it soon.

 

[Mandres]

That's a great idea. I hate those little spring clamps and every engine I own with a carburetor uses them extensively.

I bet you could sell a ton of these to motorcycle shops.

 

[nickleone]

In a past life I assembled compressor packages. The motor and compressor was mounted on top of the tank. That tool came in handy for holding the nut etc where my FAT hands
would not fit. It is still in the tool box but I have a desk job now.

Nick