Clamptite tool

Les,
Had not seen these tools before. The only issue that I would have is that you need to develop a feel for how tight the wire needs to be. Too loose or too tight would be bad. Too loose is comes loose and leaks and too tight you can cut the boot and fail. It looks like it might be a good tool for the shop and road.

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan

>
> A while back someone posted about using the clamptite tool for cv boots.
>
> https://clamptitetools.com/
>
> I stumbled across a simpler tool that provides similar results.
> Look carefully at the second to last photo in the link below.
> (GMC content)
>
> https://www.cottagecraftworks.com/bailing-wire-clamping-tool-haywire-klamper
>
> Les Burt
> Montreal
> '75 Eleganza 26'
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John,
I am aware of the tools limitations. It is still of value for some applications.

What I found more interesting was the second to last photo on the cottagecraftworks page. It shows a cobbled repair of a rear shock on a TZE bogie. Not something I would recommend, but worth a chuckle to see.

Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'

>
> Les,
> Had not seen these tools before. The only issue that I would have is that you need to develop a feel for how tight the wire needs to be. Too loose or too tight would be bad. Too loose is comes loose and leaks and too tight you can cut the boot and fail. It looks like it might be a good tool for the shop and road.
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan

>>
>> A while back someone posted about using the clamptite tool for cv boots.
>>
>> https://clamptitetools.com/
>>
>> I stumbled across a simpler tool that provides similar results.
>> Look carefully at the second to last photo in the link below.
>> (GMC content)
>>
>> https://www.cottagecraftworks.com/bailing-wire-clamping-tool-haywire-klamper
>>
>> Les Burt
>> Montreal
>> '75 Eleganza 26'
>>
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I wouldn't try using it to tie a Bilstein to a GMC swing arm.

Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
Bailing wire, chewing gum, and duct tape, OH MY! Tools of "Michael Rodent
Repair Artists" the world over.
Kinda reminds me of the Alternate Lifestyle folks who build houses?
out of hay bales and horse crap mixed with mud.
Also the "How to repair your VW for the Complete Idiot" books.
Not exactly my cup of tea, but, to each his own, I guess.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

> I wouldn't try using it to tie a Bilstein to a GMC swing arm.
>
> Matt
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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There is a reason why the BAND style clamps are used on the drive axel. The
Radiator hoses are good for these wire clamps.
It is always great to see what new tools are becoming available.

> Bailing wire, chewing gum, and duct tape, OH MY! Tools of "Michael Rodent
> Repair Artists" the world over.
> Kinda reminds me of the Alternate Lifestyle folks who build houses?
> out of hay bales and horse crap mixed with mud.
> Also the "How to repair your VW for the Complete Idiot" books.
> Not exactly my cup of tea, but, to each his own, I guess.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>

>
> > I wouldn't try using it to tie a Bilstein to a GMC swing arm.
> >
> > Matt
> > --
> > Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> > Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> > OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> > SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
> >
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Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
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IMO,
obtaining success with this tool will depend on the type of wire being used and the number of wraps around the object being clamped. I would lean towards 0.050” or 1/16 SS tig filler rod or SS wire of similar stiffness/dia. Bailing wire is too soft and will rust. A stiff stainless wire wrapped atleast 3times around the item will provide some spring tension to the wrap and won’t rust.

Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'

>
> There is a reason why the BAND style clamps are used on the drive axel. The
> Radiator hoses are good for these wire clamps.
> It is always great to see what new tools are becoming available.
>

>>
>> Bailing wire, chewing gum, and duct tape, OH MY! Tools of "Michael Rodent
>> Repair Artists" the world over.
>> Kinda reminds me of the Alternate Lifestyle folks who build houses?
>> out of hay bales and horse crap mixed with mud.
>> Also the "How to repair your VW for the Complete Idiot" books.
>> Not exactly my cup of tea, but, to each his own, I guess.
>> Jim Hupy
>> Salem, Or
>> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>>

>>>
>>> I wouldn't try using it to tie a Bilstein to a GMC swing arm.
>>>
>>> Matt
>>> --
>>> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
>>> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
>>> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
>>> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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>
>
> --
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> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
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Les Burt[1

>
> https://clamptitetools.com/
>
> I stumbled across a simpler tool that provides similar results.
> Look carefully at the second to last photo in the link below.
> (GMC content)
>
> https://www.cottagecraftworks.com/bailing-wire-clamping-tool-haywire-klamper

Looking at how these two tools work gives me a thought. I wonder if the banding tool normally used can serve the same function. Or if one can be
modified to work with wire. Hmmmm. Playtime in the shop.

--
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
 
Steve, I had the same thought, but will most likely just make my own modified version of the clamptite tool, mainly because I like to work on my lathe.

Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'

>
> Les Burt[1

>>
>> https://clamptitetools.com/
>>
>> I stumbled across a simpler tool that provides similar results.
>> Look carefully at the second to last photo in the link below.
>> (GMC content)
>>
>> https://www.cottagecraftworks.com/bailing-wire-clamping-tool-haywire-klamper
>
> Looking at how these two tools work gives me a thought. I wonder if the banding tool normally used can serve the same function. Or if one can be
> modified to work with wire. Hmmmm. Playtime in the shop.
>
> --
> Steve Southworth
> 1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
> 1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
> Palmyra WI
>
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