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All these wire methods are neat for some applications, but there’s a reason we aren’t all using them. You can’t beat being able to use a screwdriver to install and remove and reinstall a clamp.
I agree this would be good for some stuff but not all, looks like it takes awhile to put it on and not very easily removed or adjusted.
Yea I think a hose clamp is much quicker, and if you use the right size you can get it pretty tight, try putting wire like that on some tight reach areas
Jimbo
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I think this would be an awesome addition to the toolbox in the event you don’t have the right size fitting. It’s a lot quicker than running to the store and buying the right size. Especially when working on car engines. How many trips to the parts store do we all make when you’re in a bind.
RickyMcGrath wrote:
1 minute ago, RickyMcGrath said:I think this would be an awesome addition to the toolbox in the event you don’t have the right size fitting. It’s a lot quicker than running to the store and buying the right size. Especially when working on car engines. How many trips to the parts store do we all make when you’re in a bind.
your right not ruling it out completely but I don’t think it is the answer to not having to buy hose clamps again…….like many other tools it would be a god send in a pinch….but then again pantyhose came in handy under the hood of a car at one time…..
Pretty cool idea. I think I saw this before? On tv. One of the car shows. Trucks maybe?
another problem unless using stainless wire but what about area’s exposed to the elements might not take long for it to rust off….
One of the big advantages over a hose clamp is these are low profile. I’ve actually had to put them in a few times with regular pliers which is pretty obnoxious. From that experience I can tell you the other pliers based one I posted will give you more tension and hold it longer than this type because of how the ends cross and it will be about as good as a real hose clamp if done properly. I’ve seen this type before and they just don’t hold tension well enough with the way the ends fold over.
RickyMcGrath wrote:
12 hours ago, RickyMcGrath said:
That is how my father did this as alternative for hoseclamp.
He just only use any screw driving tools.