Folks complaining about Clamptite prices buy cheap Amazon knockoffs but the 2 size kit is bought from Clamptite is a beautiful well made tool set supporting American jobs with tools that will last longer than you. Nice vid man!
I've used one for years. Don't use it with soft mechanics wire on something under pressure, it can open the hooks that are left. Another trick is to use pliers to push the cut ends farther down then slip a piece of heat shrink over the clamp and keep things clean. Oh they say 2 wraps but I have used up to 4 without issue. When done they are better than the common hose clamp for sealing and holding power BUT you need to look at the wire size, the thinner the wire the easier it is to cut the item you are clamping so thin wire and extra tight are not good combinations. I use standard safety wire or stainless most of the time, However on a couple of my vintage tractors that have thermosyphon cooling I used some enameled brass just for the look.
@@robertosborne1753 because this type of clamp makes a 360° seal when pulled tight and done correctly. Plus you could use it over 300 PSI lines. A worm drive clamp will not do that. Worm drive clamps on even air compressor lines at 120 never seal properly
This would be the perfect tool for an overlander vehicle. If you blow a radiator line in the middle of nowhere you can just use this to reclamp a replacement hose. Plus you can also use it to resecure lose/broken parts.
Yup built 6 just like that one several years ago. Use them àll the time, less bulky than any thing out there... I have never had one come loose. I even us it to tie hardware down to hold my boat mast while it's stored on boat... exelent for air hoses and splicing rods or pols together for emergencies.
No lathe required. A drill bit and battery drill suffices quite nicely. This tool can also be made with a rod or allen key with a 90* turn out. I made one for lesss than 3 bucks with an old allen key and a scrap piece of flat bar. Drill a hole in the flat bar and notch one end to catch the wire with. Easy peasy.
This tool and its variants are simply amazing. Ultra handy in hundred of different applications. I made a homemade one (different style) with more leverage and works like a charm!!!
It's a nice tool. But I'm not sure I would recommend version you are showing. I really hate wing nuts. I brought the Premium marine version a few years ago. It's more costly but better made and clearly a winner if you want to use this tool frequently.
There is a video on here showing how to make one that does exactly the same thing as the "Premium Marine Version" which sells for over $100.00 bucks, for about $6.00 dollars prompting the old adage about a fool and his money being soon parted. 🤣
Cut the ends of the wires a little longer and bend the ends over so you can push into the hose and you don’t have to worry about catching your hands on them. Just a thought.
PSA - STOP! Before setting that can aside, make a small loop on the wire sticking out of the can. The very sharp edge on the end of that cut wire is about as sharp as a razor blade. It will slice you open, at some point.
It's a great idea and they are actually easy to make. $30 is a bit steep, as there are so many similar DIY just about like it. And, yes... I love it. CAVEAT - Don't use with regular bailing wire. It's not strong enough.. Most use Stainless .032 Aviation Lock Wire also known as 'safety wire' - And no, you would never use this for anything on an aircraft.
The biggest objection I have to hose clamps is that big bulky worm gear tightening system. Stainless steel wire is quite a bit smoother and seems to last quite a long time.
If I have a choice and a little time, I use this as it is so much cleaner and less bulky. Especially on smaller hoses. But yah I didn't purchase but made.
They are a bit pricey. The one I purchased for my Dad was a bit more, but it was also a little bit nicer. Regardless you could easily make one of these!
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Folks complaining about Clamptite prices buy cheap Amazon knockoffs but the 2 size kit is bought from Clamptite is a beautiful well made tool set supporting American jobs with tools that will last longer than you. Nice vid man!
I've used one for years. Don't use it with soft mechanics wire on something under pressure, it can open the hooks that are left. Another trick is to use pliers to push the cut ends farther down then slip a piece of heat shrink over the clamp and keep things clean. Oh they say 2 wraps but I have used up to 4 without issue. When done they are better than the common hose clamp for sealing and holding power BUT you need to look at the wire size, the thinner the wire the easier it is to cut the item you are clamping so thin wire and extra tight are not good combinations. I use standard safety wire or stainless most of the time, However on a couple of my vintage tractors that have thermosyphon cooling I used some enameled brass just for the look.
i like the idea of the heat shrink tubing to seal it up. i was thinking tape but that would become a gooey mess.
I use this tool all the time. It is awesome! Way better than worm drive hose clamps
Exactly how is it better?
@@robertosborne1753 because this type of clamp makes a 360° seal when pulled tight and done correctly. Plus you could use it over 300 PSI lines. A worm drive clamp will not do that. Worm drive clamps on even air compressor lines at 120 never seal properly
This would be the perfect tool for an overlander vehicle. If you blow a radiator line in the middle of nowhere you can just use this to reclamp a replacement hose. Plus you can also use it to resecure lose/broken parts.
Yup built 6 just like that one several years ago. Use them àll the time, less bulky than any thing out there... I have never had one come loose. I even us it to tie hardware down to hold my boat mast while it's stored on boat... exelent for air hoses and splicing rods or pols together for emergencies.
This is an excellent tool to DIY if you have small lathe! Adding it to my list :)
No lathe required. A drill bit and battery drill suffices quite nicely. This tool can also be made with a rod or allen key with a 90* turn out. I made one for lesss than 3 bucks with an old allen key and a scrap piece of flat bar. Drill a hole in the flat bar and notch one end to catch the wire with. Easy peasy.
I was thinking of making one, because I have an overabundance of dry cleaning hangers
This tool and its variants are simply amazing. Ultra handy in hundred of different applications. I made a homemade one (different style) with more leverage and works like a charm!!!
I have made several versions, for light duty and Quick I use the caulking gun model
Awesome!!!!! That's the original! Thanks!
Very neat thanks for sharing.
For air hose or garden hose, what diameter wire is best? Something in the .04 size?
Pretty cool!
Good job, thanks
It's a nice tool. But I'm not sure I would recommend version you are showing. I really hate wing nuts. I brought the Premium marine version a few years ago. It's more costly but better made and clearly a winner if you want to use this tool frequently.
There is a video on here showing how to make one that does exactly the same thing as the "Premium Marine Version" which sells for over $100.00 bucks, for about $6.00 dollars prompting the old adage about a fool and his money being soon parted. 🤣
Cut the ends of the wires a little longer and bend the ends over so you can push into the hose and you don’t have to worry about catching your hands on them. Just a thought.
PSA - STOP! Before setting that can aside, make a small loop on the wire sticking out of the can. The very sharp edge on the end of that cut wire is about as sharp as a razor blade. It will slice you open, at some point.
get it tighter with a pair of plyers.
Are there substitutes for this tool in EU?
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Is the clamp still holding?
Surprisingly it still is!
It's a great idea and they are actually easy to make. $30 is a bit steep, as there are so many similar DIY just about like it. And, yes... I love it. CAVEAT - Don't use with regular bailing wire. It's not strong enough.. Most use Stainless .032 Aviation Lock Wire also known as 'safety wire' - And no, you would never use this for anything on an aircraft.
$30 isn't steep. This tool(which I have the exact one) is worth it totally. Keep it and some wire around and you ALWAYS have a clamp
Looks like they had a fancy knob on the back but realized that a wingnut is much cheaper.
The biggest objection I have to hose clamps is that big bulky worm gear tightening system. Stainless steel wire is quite a bit smoother and seems to last quite a long time.
Don’t put too much pressure on the hose, you can cut it
Well I don't see a pinned comment & it's been a year since this video was posted?
Guess things are still going good?
No issues with them so far!
Haha I want it
Great video two thumbs up👍👍
it's hard to buy small hose clamps that are any good any more.... all i can find is cheap china junk
I'll just buy hose clamps.
LOL yup! I don't see it as a hose clamp replacement, more of a get out of jail free card when you don't have an adequate hose clamp on hand.
If I have a choice and a little time, I use this as it is so much cleaner and less bulky. Especially on smaller hoses. But yah I didn't purchase but made.
these tools cost too much monay
They are a bit pricey. The one I purchased for my Dad was a bit more, but it was also a little bit nicer. Regardless you could easily make one of these!
Russ Wilson on RUclips made his own and has a video on how to do it.