Topic: tool wanted any ideas??? (Read 2512 times)

infinity1 · « **on:** 21 February 2007, 21:16:01 »

with refrence to the boys comments and by the state of my knuckles..'the clips are very good. They are extremely quick during build, and apply a consistent, even clamping pressure... '

But without right tools, a right barsteward...

I have seen a set of mini molegrips approx 4 inches long,same as regular size molegrips but just smaller,now does anyone know were to get these from??? cant for the life of me remember were i have seen them,any one got any ideas??? i got a feeling there were/are american made???
clip solution hopefully...

SteveD · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 February 2007, 21:58:12 »

Vice grip the make is. You can get them off Snap-On or you can get the proper tool.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 February 2007, 21:59:33 »

I use mole grips, you can get hold of them and then wind the adjustment screw in to open them out further....

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 February 2007, 22:35:29 »

Some of mine have been replaced by Jubilee clips

ians · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 February 2007, 00:09:20 »

As a matter of interest, what is the right tool for the job?

sounds2k · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 February 2007, 08:12:20 »

hose clip pliers - like here - available from Halfrauds amongst other places ...

Auto Addict · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 February 2007, 08:37:56 »

If you look at http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1162397695

there's a picture of the one's I use.

Machine Mart used to sell a pair, can't find them on their web site, but they're in the Autumn/Winter Cat.

Page 185 item 12.

ians · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 February 2007, 21:12:50 »

Cool.

Bedside reading for tonight - The Machine Mart Catalogue...

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 February 2007, 08:52:25 »

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Cool.

Bedside reading for tonight - The Machine Mart Catalogue...

Its always worth keeping a copy next to the toilet......

Auto Addict · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 February 2007, 09:09:08 »

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Cool.

Bedside reading for tonight - The Machine Mart Catalogue...

Its always worth keeping a copy next to the toilet......

Jimbob · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 February 2007, 09:11:22 »

Prefer Andrex myself

ians · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 February 2007, 09:54:50 »

Nope - I use Screwfix for that - better quality of page..

Jimbob · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 February 2007, 10:03:38 »

Nah, too shiny, just like that old 'Izal' paper - remember it? also used as tracing paper!

Took the unusal cleaning method of smearing everything around until you could no longer see it, rather than actual cleaning

great stuff!

Auto Addict · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 February 2007, 10:50:13 »

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If you look at http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1162397695

there's a picture of the one's I use.

Machine Mart used to sell a pair, can't find them on their web site, but they're in the Autumn/Winter Cat.

Page 185 item 12.

Just got the latest catalogue, seems to have been withdrawn.

I think Sealy sell them, don't know about Draper.

Dave-C · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 February 2007, 18:52:57 »

Better buy some Andrex then!

Dave-C · « **Reply #15 on:** 23 February 2007, 19:05:47 »

Kennedy Tools do a set, List price was £8.45 on offer £3.99 part number KEN-503-1960K Name : Angled Flat Band Hose Clamp Pliers + V.A.T... Not sure where you are, but, www.cromwell.co.uk sell them online... shops in many areas in UK.. Kennedy are brill quality too..

Dave C

ians · « **Reply #16 on:** 23 February 2007, 20:02:54 »

Where do you get them for 3.99? Cromwell have them at £6.78.

Either way if they do the job on those clips its got to be worth it.

Dave-C · « **Reply #17 on:** 23 February 2007, 20:13:06 »

OK, I'm an arse, it's a 2005 catalogue that I have..

DC
Sorry

lukie · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 February 2007, 16:21:02 »

hi there, I read your post last night walking round the pound shop guess what I come across ?!?!? a set of hose clip pliers with 4 diffrent heads, thinking I read that last night, may need them one day ! so a pound well spent,

In case anyone wants to know, it was a poundland (blue shop) I know there's one in st helens (where I was) and one in warrington if anyone lives close by them

Ken T · « **Reply #19 on:** 24 February 2007, 18:35:32 »

Can I second the idea of using Vise Grips to get the clips off.

They made the job very easy, as you can leave them clipped on while getting the clip of the spigot.

HI2DVY · « **Reply #20 on:** 24 February 2007, 19:20:31 »

Mole grips are fine but sometimes too big to get into those awkward places. I'm trying to replace my HBV just now and after 2 hours of cursing and gashed knuckles, made the trip to Halfrauds and paid the £14

for the right tool - makes life a lot easier -except now its raining and too dark to finish the job.

Time for a beer then.

ians · « **Reply #21 on:** 28 February 2007, 11:58:44 »

Several different types here (Clic, Ear, Earless, Norma....). Can anyone advise which are suitable for the GM type clips please?
Locking facility would be desirable.

http://www.ccw-tools.com/search.asp?s=s43rub414193&strKeywords=hose+pliers

Cheers,

Ian

Auto Addict · « **Reply #22 on:** 28 February 2007, 12:01:57 »

Sealey VS166 - Hose Clamp Pliers Norma Type should be fine.

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