bigcreekdad Posted March 10, 2024 #1 Posted March 10, 2024 I have many of those black or red rubber tipped clamps, but the tips come off, or wear thru, and the metal dents the wood. I'd spend more money if the darn things would last. Anything to recommend? thibaultron and Canute 2
Gregory Posted March 10, 2024 #2 Posted March 10, 2024 Put shrink wrap tubing on the ends of those clamps. Wont come off. Bob Cleek, Mike Shea, mtaylor and 6 others 9 “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
bigcreekdad Posted March 10, 2024 Author #3 Posted March 10, 2024 great idea! mtaylor, thibaultron, Gregory and 1 other 4
John Ruy Posted March 10, 2024 #4 Posted March 10, 2024 You might try these… https://www.ebay.com/itm/155905560329?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=us0rbE0ISEa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=saHjlWAtSV-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY thibaultron, mtaylor and Canute 3 Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Bob Cleek Posted March 10, 2024 #5 Posted March 10, 2024 49 minutes ago, John Ruy said: You might try these… https://www.ebay.com/itm/155905560329?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=us0rbE0ISEa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=saHjlWAtSV-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY These clamps look nice enough, but at five bucks apiece? Talk about inflation! Canute 1
bigcreekdad Posted March 11, 2024 Author #6 Posted March 11, 2024 Gregory....any specifics on brand/type? so many options on Amazon. Also, would I need a heat gun or will a hair dryer do? Thanks again/John mtaylor and Canute 2
CPDDET Posted March 11, 2024 #7 Posted March 11, 2024 https://www.menards.com/main/tools/hand-tools/clamps-vises/bessey-reg-2-needle-nose-spring-clamp/xcl2/p-177023398174645-c-9135.htm Canute and mtaylor 2 Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose
Gregory Posted March 11, 2024 #8 Posted March 11, 2024 30 minutes ago, bigcreekdad said: Gregory....any specifics on brand/type? so many options on Amazon. Also, would I need a heat gun or will a hair dryer do? Thanks again/John I'm guessing you are talking about these little clamps that are about 2 inches x 1/2 inch. If something else, let me know. I would go with this 1/2" shrink tubing.. I don't think a hair dryer will cut it. I have one of these little Mini Heat Guns, only $13, and it will melt plastic. I have found it useful and convenient for a lot of little jobs. Let me know if you have something else in mind. Canute and mtaylor 2 “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
bigcreekdad Posted March 11, 2024 Author #9 Posted March 11, 2024 THanks Gregory...and yes, those are the clamps I was referring to. John Gregory, Canute and mtaylor 3
bricklayer Posted March 11, 2024 #10 Posted March 11, 2024 Quote 1 hour ago, Gregory said: Also, would I need a heat gun or will a hair dryer do? Gregory, you can shrink the tubing by gently moving it over a candle flame. Just don`t stall and don`t let the flame hit the tubing. Canute, Knocklouder, Gregory and 1 other 4
Gregory Posted March 11, 2024 #11 Posted March 11, 2024 (edited) That was always my method till I acquired that little heat gun, and it doesn't leave any soot..😁 Edited March 11, 2024 by Gregory mtaylor and Canute 2 “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
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