I am more than familiar with this tool concept and this version so far is the best I've seen. It is extremely simple and handy!!!! Thanks a lot for sharing man and good luck!!!
I've spent more time watching videos than it would cost me to Over Pay for the retail tool. But that has not deterred me from my quest to not Over Pay. :) Victor is hands down - the winner in the practical alternative solution. I'm pretty sure I've watched them all.
Hello Elton, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in the video for this simple and useful tool. Best of luck with your projects!
What a fabulous video production. Throw in a clever tool and an ingenious way to make it for a tiny sum and it kept me happy and fascinated for the entire ten minutes. I was sorry when it ended. I'm going to make one, purely because it looks like so much fun. Many thanks.
Hello David H, Thank you for your kindness. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. The little tool is super cool to use. Since the original video I've just magnetized the tip and it stays inside the bolt without the need for the slotting, grooving, and bread tie part. Finding a way for it to stay but still be able to rotate was the challenging bit for me. Best of luck with your projects!
Hello AUMM, Thank you for commenting. These wire tension tools are awesome, for sure. I needed to fasten the end of a garden fence to my porch post. I was able to fish the wire through a piece of clear tubing to keep from marring the post and was able to pull off a very strong clamp that was about 9 inches long. You'll find a boat load of uses for it. Best of luck with your projects!
Thankyou for this simple yet amazing idea. I run a Bronze Casting Foundry and we use lots of pneumatic tools.. always having to clamp leaking pipes..which never lasts.. looking forward to trying your method. Thank you sir!👍
Hello Deon, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. This tool is very handy and works great. Wishing you abundance with your foundry business.
Well that was a memorable video showing an easy way to do something critical with a minimum amount of tools and materials. Need more like that on TH-cam. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Hello Metalmogul46, Thank you for commenting and kind words. The goal was to put together something simple, low cost, without welding equipment, angle grinding, or need for a lathe. Best of luck with your projects!
Hi Roger, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. I use some stainless steel drop ceiling wire that has been working well for me. Best of luck with your projects!
Hello Mr. Rickard, Thank you for commenting and your kind words. I'm glad you found value in the video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!
@@vbared - Thanks for making this video! I needed a tool for making round clamps and went to a website of a company called Clamptite. They wanted $49.95 for their tool, and it didn't do anything that your tool couldn't do for $3.00. I almost bought their tool, but then I saw your video. Thanks again!
Hello Peter, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your mods!
Hello David, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. You're 100% right for me it was the first time I used it to make the connections of my air compressor to my vapor blast cabinet. Best of luck with your projects!
Hello Danilo, thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. The little tool is super handy. Best of luck with your projects!
Thanks! Might just make one of these nifty tools! Prices have jumped in 3 short years.... 12" bar cost 2.47 and the draw bolt 2.75! Still cheap as heck!
@@vbared What infuriates me is that it does the exact same job has a clamptite tool but costs less than $6.00 where a clamptite tool is $90.00 or more. Where do they get off charging so much?
Hi David, Thank you for commenting and encouragement. Yeah a piece of rod would be better but the nail has been working perfectly fine and I've used the tool dozens of times. I recommend building one, it's super handy.
@@vbared I built one last night! I used an eye bolt so that it doesn’t require a wrench, but pretty much used your design. Something I did differently is I cut the slot in the threads first then inserted the nail and marked it with the hacksaw - then turned the groove. That way everything lined up on the first try.
Great video. I plan on making one. Just a couple suggestions though... Drill the bolt and insert the rod before cutting the slot into the side of the bolt. As soon as you make contact with the rod, remove it and it will be marked in the correct spot for the groove. Also a small ball bearing inserted between the rod and the inside of the bolt would make it work smoother.
Hello 2Lane Blacktop, thank you for commenting. Great suggestions. The rotating tip does bind on me at times. The ball bearing idea is awesome. Do you have any suggestions for a better way to hold the rod in place? The bread tie gets loose and needs to be retightened after several uses. Best of luck with your improved version. Cheers!
@@vbared I've been thinking about that, I figured that might be an issue. Maybe use the side of a small flat file to square off the groove in the rod, then instead of slotting the bolt, drill a small hole and insert a small roll pin. Might not be enough meat to hold the roll pin though. If that is the case, secure a nut to the bolt with J-B weld and drill through both the bolt and nut. I'm not sure what size bolt you used, but moving up one size might also work better for the roll pin idea. 🤔
@@vbared Cut the slot as you did, insert a short piece of roll pin or steel wire and put the unused nut over the slot to capture it. Maybe a BB would work as a bearing or just round the inboard end of the rod. A little antiseize could lube it up...
Totally McGuyvering it. Love this and will totally be making one! Thank you. Also thank you for pulling the curtain back on vapor honing; I will be converting my HF blast cabinet to your version.
Hello Brilliant Design, Thank you for your kindness. I'm glad you found value in these videos for your viewing time. Yeah, I hear you, it was interesting to me as well how little detailed information was available at no charge for putting a system together. At the time I was researching it most systems seemed more complicated then they needed to be. My goal was to get a super basic version working well that I could add the bells and whistles to if the need came up. Best of luck with your build!
Haihong Huang, thank you for your kind comment. Aside from hose clamps, I've used it to secure the end of my garden fence to one of my porch posts that I didn't want to drill into.
Hello Thomaso De Tinape, Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!
Hello @168songs, I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. The tool is super handy. I find myself using it all the time for fastening or repairs. Enjoy your weekend :)
Hello SLRS, Thank you for commenting and awesome tip about the soapy water. I'm sure that will help by allowing the wire to glide on the rubber. best of luck with your mods!
Хорошая конструкция! Рекомендую отверстия для проволоки делать как можно ближе к центральному отверстию. При возможном перекосе это уменьшит плечо рычага на гайке.
Привет Виктор Калашник, Спасибо за ваши добрые комментарии и отличное предложение. Я буду переделывать его с вашими предложениями. Желаем удачи в ваших проектах!
@@vbared I did not make a video but I may just make picture slides. Pretty much copied your design just the flat bar hole is shorter in length and slit on the round bar (using band saw) instead of holes. Round eyelet instead of "L".
Hi Victor. I am building/converting my new HF blast cabinet using your blast cabinet videos and material list. The biggest departure from your list that I am doing is using your DIY clamp system to to seal everything. All the air connections and water connections without any screw clamps. Before I start, I do have one question, where did you get your stainless wire? I use .020, .025, .032, and .041 inch stainless safety wire on helicopters at work everyday but I haven't been able to find the thicker wire like you have. Thanks again for sharing your videos, materials lists, and your expertise with us. I really appreciate all you have done. Stuart.
Hi Stuart, Thank you for commenting, I'm glad you found some value from the channel. Either one of the two below will work perfectly for air and water. The PEX fitting worked better for me than the barbed ones. There are two that I use regularly one that I buy at Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/SUSPEND-IT-18-Gauge-300-ft-Hanger-Wire-for-Drop-Suspended-Ceiling-Grids-8851-6/305043844? The other that is a little thinker from Tractor Supply and is used for electric fences: www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/red-brand-galvanized-electric-fence-wire-17-gauge-1320-ft-3600809? Cheers, Victor
Nice approach , saw the Russian bush crafter version 1st, 1955 patent version on Mr.Pete's channel I like seeing methods when you are tool limited. Get that Lathe, you will love it.
@@vbared Lots of videos to watch. Speeds, feeds and angle of tool I would focus on. I would watch ebay for a deal on an atlas or other American lathe. Make sure the tail stock is dialed in, If it's off you will get frustrated. If you want to chat, be happy to help. what size stock do you plan to cut?
Hello Potato, Thank you for commenting. Yes, this tool is used in aircraft and automotive so long as you have enough clearance for the tool. Linked below are two models to consider that work the same as the DIY version I made in the video. amzn.to/33Mmf71 amzn.to/3fAxMJy Best of luck with your projects!
@@vbared mil gracias mi hermano Jehova Dios padre todopoderoso té llene de bendiciones al igual que a tu hermosa familia tu trabajo está excelente un abrazo
Вся конструкция у меня такая же как и у Вас,но наконечник заходит внутрь болта на 2/3 длинны,а1/3 выступает и имеет паз.Наконечник просто вставляется в болт и чуть смазывается твердым маслом.А чтобы не потерять детали я храню в маленькой коробочьке.Я женщина как смогла так и придумала🤗
Я рад, что у вас есть лучший способ держать наконечник. Более длинная вставка, удерживаемая вязкостью масла, является замечательной идеей. Удачи вам во всех ваших начинаниях.
Hello A.J., Thank you for commenting and kind words. The threaded bolt needs to turn while the tip that pushes on the wire remains fixed. Best of luck with your projects!
Hello H P, thank you for commenting and kindness. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. I hear you, from your mouth to God's ears. That would be wonderful.
Hello JOGO, thank you for commenting. I hear you, it might not work at all in some of the tighter spots in a vehicle. Unfortunately these wire clamps aren't reusable, like wire ties. The big advantage is all the different sizes of clamps that can be made cheaply with just some stainless steel drop ceiling wire that you can buy at Home Depot for under $8.
Hello Ben, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. I racked my brain with the tip part. Finding a way to attached it while allowing it to rotate was challenging for me. Since the video I've magnetized the tip. It cuts out the whole notching part. Best of luck with your projects!
Hello Steve, Thank you for commenting. I've seen split cv boot kits that can be used without having to remove the axle. Those kits will bring a metal screw type band needed to fasten the boot to the axle. www.dormanproducts.com/p-105901-614-700.aspx Best of luck with your repair!
Hello Rick, thank you for commenting and sharing your version. Magnetizing the tip is the best solution to holding it in place while still allowing the rotation. Great job thinking it up! Best of luck with your projects.
Great idea to magnetize... My tip wouldn't magnetize at all though- may be related to work hardening from flattening the tip? I tried the bread clip, and it doesn't hold that well.
@@DrewanNicholson I just used a big nail cut a slot in the nail head then grind the nail head a bit smaller and cut it down to size then magnetized it.
Hello Gustav, Thank you for commenting and kind words. It's called a automatic center punch tool. I bought it a long time ago but found this one that appears to be the same. www.tooldiscounter.com/product/lisle-center-punch-automatic-lis30280?msclkid=96edf25c63e81ef0076e901591efb161 Best of luck with your projects!
Hello Iwantosavemoney, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Awesome TH-cam name. Best of luck with your projects!
Hello Rob, thank you for commenting. The tip was a real challenge because it needs to be able to stay engaged to the wire while the bolt rotates around it. I was thinking about maybe a c-clip. JB weld would work if it didn't have to rotate. Best of luck with your projects!
An easier solution for matching the the groove on the inner rod and the slot on the outer bolt would be: 1. Start out with the ungrooved rod placed in the hole that you drilled in the end of the bolt, fully bottomed out. 2. Clamp the assembly in the vise. 3. Use a hacksaw or Dremel-type tool with a micro cut-off wheel to cut into the side of the bolt until it touches the inner rod. Depending upon how tight the rod is to the hole in the bolt, the rod might start rotating at this point, otherwise, just check periodically to see if you have cleared it. You could also do the cut without the rod in there until you can see the inner hole, put the rod back in there, and cut a slight amount more, thus marking the rod. The purpose of this is to mark the rod at the EXACT point where the slot is without the need to possibly make a mistake transferring measurements. 4. Remove the rod and cut a groove in it where it was marked by step #3. Since the hole that you drilled into the end of the bolt is not flat at the bottom and is instead the profile of the end of the drill bit, for a better fit, it a person could use a file while rotating the rod in a drill to taper the end of the rod to match the end of the drill bit. This would need to be done before marking the groove on the rod since it will slightly affect the seating depth. Nice simple design for the tool though... Thanks...
@@vbared -- I was wondering why you didn't use a c-clip, but I figured you just wanted to use whatever you had on hand and most people would also have on hand. MIG welding wire is kind of springy though and might make a good homemade c-clip. I used it once to make a c-clip for a car's window crank handle after I dropped the one that came on the vehicle and I couldn't find it after searching for quite awhile. It worked, but for that particular usage, it needed to be thicker than the MIG wire I had on hand.
That's basically how safety wire pliers work, but I've found that I end up twisting it a bit too much sometimes and it breaks in the twist.... I've made a tool that creates similar type wire wraps for air and water hoses and it seems to work quite well and I do not tend to break the wire during the tightening... The only problem I've found is that using 18-gauge steel wire when doing very small air lines can get a bit "fiddly"...
Wire clamp tools are the bomb! I made one out of a stainless steel turn buckle awhile back. I've replaced at least four dozen worm-drive hose clamps on air lines, air line repairs, garden houses, garden hose repairs, and a bunch of other automotive and power equipment situations. I do have a welder so in my home-built tool, I used a longer all-thread rod and welded a large hex nut to the top of the turning screw post. The nut makes hand tightening easier. And, if extra leverage is needed, a 16 penny nail can be inserted through the welded-on large nut. Here's the basis of the turn buckle tool: th-cam.com/video/uW6_ScMGtwo/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for commenting, Russell. That's sounds like an awesome improvement on mini turnbuckle version. You're right I've found so many uses for the wire clamps myself, and they are super clean looking. Welding has always been on my bucket list of things to learn. Cheers!
Stick welding is cheap to get into... No gas cylinders required. And once you master stick welding, the other processes (MIG and TIG) are just variations on a theme. You can pick up an old-school tombstone buzz box off FB Marketplace or Craigslist for around a C-note. Hit the salvage yard up for some scrap steel to run a few beads and just start doing it. It does take a bit of effort to pick up the skills. But, if you're already into mechanical things, you've got the drive to stick with something until it works.
Hello Dicofol, thank you for commenting. I replaced my screw type clamps with these wire versions on all my 125 psi air hoses, and work great for water hoses as well. They have been perfectly reliable thus far, don't snag on anything, and can be made in any size needed. Once you try them you won't go back.
Hello Daxx, The challenge with the end pin is that it needs to rotate freely because it needs to hold on to and press against the wire while still allowing the bolt to turn.
Thank you for commenting, Joni! I'm glad you found some value in this video. I didn't realize how useful a tool like this could be until I made one. This budget version does a great job. Cheers!
Hello Edward, thank you for commenting. To remove you just cut it, like a wire tie. A coil of stainless wire is very inexpensive and makes many clamps. Cheers!
Hello Cycle Sensei, Thank you for commenting. I noticed that as well when I was looking to buy one. The tool comes in handy all the time. I've used it to fix fences in addition to clamping hoses.
Thanks again K2DO! I used that DIY tool to redo all my clamps in the vapor blaster. Look for the video that I made when I added the foot control air pedal.
Hello Big Red, Thank you for commenting. Yes, 1/8" cobalt drill bit was used to drill into the end of the draw bolt to fit the piece of 1/8" cold rolled steel that was made into the tip. Best of luck with your project.
Hello Palmer, Thank you for commenting and your kind word. It's been super handy to have around. No more screw clamps needed. Best of luck with your projects!
Hello Patrick, thank you for commenting. Modifying a draw bolt seemed like a simple and inexpensive way to make one with just basic tools. Best of luck with your projects!
Hello Kevin, thank you for commenting. Yes they are and much neater too, nothing to snag on. Many more uses than just clamping hose. Fixing split wooden tool handles, fastening wood or metal fencing just to name a few. Best of luck with your projects!
Hi John, thank you for commenting. You're 100% correct this tool will not work for all situations. Check out this twist version of the tool. th-cam.com/video/AQAHsh4s-wU/w-d-xo.html Best of luck!
Hello Big Red, thank you for commenting. I used 18 gauge suspension wire used in drop ceilings. It's just over $8 for 300' which will make many clamps. The link is below: www.homedepot.com/p/SUSPEND-IT-18-Gauge-300-ft-Hanger-Wire-for-Drop-Suspended-Ceiling-Grids-8851-6/305043844? Best of luck with your projects!
Hello Edson, Thank you for commenting and your kind words. I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time. This compact tool is very handy. Best of luck with your projects!
Hi Raeffi, I wouldn't take the risk to try it on the high pressure hose of an AC system. Those pressures can reach up to 345 psi. I have personally used them to clamp hoses up to 135 psi.
Hello Darrin, Thank you for commenting and suggestion. Since the actual bolt needs to be turned by the ratchet the tip must stay fixed to the wire. It's tricky to explain but when you build it you'll see what I mean. Best of luck with your projects :)
Hello R Chastain, Thank you for commenting. You're right it could have been way better. I mistakenly shot all the video in portrait mode and had to crop it in the editor. That caused the zoomed in and shaky look. I'll work towards improving future videos. Cheers!
Hello Jari, Thank you for commenting. You're right, I've noticed that one round of the wire applies enough pressure for a trouble free seal. The double version like in the video had more pressure on the outside of the clamp than in the center. Best of luck with your projects!
Only a genius can make a simple but efficient tool like this. bravo
Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad to have provided useful content for you.
I am more than familiar with this tool concept and this version so far is the best I've seen. It is extremely simple and handy!!!! Thanks a lot for sharing man and good luck!!!
Hello José Manuel, thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad you found in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck your projects!
I've spent more time watching videos than it would cost me to Over Pay for the retail tool.
But that has not deterred me from my quest to not Over Pay. :)
Victor is hands down - the winner in the practical alternative solution.
I'm pretty sure I've watched them all.
Which means I need to hit the Subscribe button to see what else this guy has come up with that makes perfect sense.
Hello Elton, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in the video for this simple and useful tool.
Best of luck with your projects!
What a fabulous video production. Throw in a clever tool and an ingenious way to make it for a tiny sum and it kept me happy and fascinated for the entire ten minutes. I was sorry when it ended. I'm going to make one, purely because it looks like so much fun. Many thanks.
Hello David H, Thank you for your kindness. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. The little tool is super cool to use. Since the original video I've just magnetized the tip and it stays inside the bolt without the need for the slotting, grooving, and bread tie part. Finding a way for it to stay but still be able to rotate was the challenging bit for me.
Best of luck with your projects!
I just made one of these. Using a turnbuckle works amazing. I use so much hose clamps this will save me so much over time.
Hello AUMM, Thank you for commenting. These wire tension tools are awesome, for sure. I needed to fasten the end of a garden fence to my porch post. I was able to fish the wire through a piece of clear tubing to keep from marring the post and was able to pull off a very strong clamp that was about 9 inches long. You'll find a boat load of uses for it.
Best of luck with your projects!
I have stock, bolts, drills, taps, that exact pair of pliers, and vise, and now an excellent instructional video. I will be in the shop tomorrow.
Hello July8xx, thank you for commenting, I'm glad that you found value for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects.
Thankyou for this simple yet amazing idea. I run a Bronze Casting Foundry and we use lots of pneumatic tools.. always having to clamp leaking pipes..which never lasts.. looking forward to trying your method.
Thank you sir!👍
Hello Deon, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. This tool is very handy and works great. Wishing you abundance with your foundry business.
It never crossed my mind to use that a draw bolt to make one of these. I have hundreds of those laying around taking up space in my drawers. THANK YOU
Hi Jo Mo, thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found some value in this video. Best of luck to you my friend.
Well that was a memorable video showing an easy way to do something critical with a minimum amount of tools and materials. Need more like that on TH-cam. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Hello Metalmogul46, Thank you for commenting and kind words. The goal was to put together something simple, low cost, without welding equipment, angle grinding, or need for a lathe.
Best of luck with your projects!
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Just made one in my shop. Nice simplification of an old tool, and it works well, providing you use the right wire.
Hi Roger, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. I use some stainless steel drop ceiling wire that has been working well for me.
Best of luck with your projects!
Probably one of the simplest and most practical iterations of this type tool I've seen... Well done
Hello Mr. Rickard, Thank you for commenting and your kind words. I'm glad you found value in the video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
@@vbared - Thanks for making this video! I needed a tool for making round clamps and went to a website of a company called Clamptite. They wanted $49.95 for their tool, and it didn't do anything that your tool couldn't do for $3.00. I almost bought their tool, but then I saw your video. Thanks again!
One of the finets DIY solutions I found so far. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Peter, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your mods!
Thank you for the thoughtfulness in explaining during the video.❤
Steps were clear and easy to understand.
Hello bertelishaw7577, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
Clever. Beats buying a Clamptite for $30 or $40. Thanks for the tip.
Hello 19sloper, Thank you for commenting and kind word. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
@@vbared Got mine made, all from scrap around the house. Thanks again, Victor.
@@19sloper Great job building it, it's super handy for all sorts of clamping needs.
Best of luck with your projects!
Just saved this in my favorites list!... Such an amazing diy tool that will pay for itself in the long run...
Hello David, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. You're 100% right for me it was the first time I used it to make the connections of my air compressor to my vapor blast cabinet.
Best of luck with your projects!
Simple, easy to make, less materials. Very effective.
Hello Danilo, thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. The little tool is super handy.
Best of luck with your projects!
Thanks! Might just make one of these nifty tools! Prices have jumped in 3 short years.... 12" bar cost 2.47 and the draw bolt 2.75! Still cheap as heck!
You're welcome, Mike. The tool is super handy, enjoy it.
@@vbared What infuriates me is that it does the exact same job has a clamptite tool but costs less than $6.00 where a clamptite tool is $90.00 or more.
Where do they get off charging so much?
@@toshikotanaka3249 Yes, I agree with you, In my opinion asking a more reasonable price will increase sales.
Excellent! I would suggest that a nail will work as good as the store bought rod - but very good. I was wishing I had one of these 2 days ago.
Hi David, Thank you for commenting and encouragement. Yeah a piece of rod would be better but the nail has been working perfectly fine and I've used the tool dozens of times. I recommend building one, it's super handy.
@@vbared I built one last night! I used an eye bolt so that it doesn’t require a wrench, but pretty much used your design. Something I did differently is I cut the slot in the threads first then inserted the nail and marked it with the hacksaw - then turned the groove. That way everything lined up on the first try.
@@DavidLaFerney Using an eye by is genius! Thank you for sharing the construction improvements.
Best of luck with your projects :)
Great video. I plan on making one. Just a couple suggestions though... Drill the bolt and insert the rod before cutting the slot into the side of the bolt. As soon as you make contact with the rod, remove it and it will be marked in the correct spot for the groove. Also a small ball bearing inserted between the rod and the inside of the bolt would make it work smoother.
Hello 2Lane Blacktop, thank you for commenting. Great suggestions. The rotating tip does bind on me at times. The ball bearing idea is awesome. Do you have any suggestions for a better way to hold the rod in place? The bread tie gets loose and needs to be retightened after several uses.
Best of luck with your improved version.
Cheers!
@@vbared I've been thinking about that, I figured that might be an issue. Maybe use the side of a small flat file to square off the groove in the rod, then instead of slotting the bolt, drill a small hole and insert a small roll pin. Might not be enough meat to hold the roll pin though. If that is the case, secure a nut to the bolt with J-B weld and drill through both the bolt and nut. I'm not sure what size bolt you used, but moving up one size might also work better for the roll pin idea. 🤔
@@vbared Cut the slot as you did, insert a short piece of roll pin or steel wire and put the unused nut over the slot to capture it. Maybe a BB would work as a bearing or just round the inboard end of the rod. A little antiseize could lube it up...
@@cjspaar2090 That's a great idea, Cj Spaar. Thank you for sharing it.
Best of luck with your projects!
@@vbared I think if you stuffed a 1/8" Diameter cylinder Neodymium magnet in the bolt you would get all the retention you need
Totally McGuyvering it. Love this and will totally be making one! Thank you. Also thank you for pulling the curtain back on vapor honing; I will be converting my HF blast cabinet to your version.
Hello Brilliant Design, Thank you for your kindness. I'm glad you found value in these videos for your viewing time. Yeah, I hear you, it was interesting to me as well how little detailed information was available at no charge for putting a system together. At the time I was researching it most systems seemed more complicated then they needed to be. My goal was to get a super basic version working well that I could add the bells and whistles to if the need came up.
Best of luck with your build!
Among so many different DIY wire clamp tools, this one is the simplest. Nice job.
Haihong Huang, thank you for your kind comment. Aside from hose clamps, I've used it to secure the end of my garden fence to one of my porch posts that I didn't want to drill into.
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Awesome!
Most amazing thing I've seen this month!
Well done!
Hello Thomaso De Tinape, Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
NICE! Just placed my order with Home Depot for a curbside pickup later today.
Hello tvideo1189, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Enjoy your build :)
This video is certainly more fun and works smoother than my first marriage!!!
Hello Daxx, Thank you for commenting and humor.
@@vbared no problem and it’s nice to see clamp tite not get 75-135 for an overpriced kit
Great job, this is just the video I was looking for.
Hello @168songs, I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. The tool is super handy. I find myself using it all the time for fastening or repairs.
Enjoy your weekend :)
Awesome idea! I wonder if some soapy water (windex?) on the hose and wire would allow it to tighten up even more.
Hello SLRS, Thank you for commenting and awesome tip about the soapy water. I'm sure that will help by allowing the wire to glide on the rubber.
best of luck with your mods!
Хорошая конструкция! Рекомендую отверстия для проволоки делать как можно ближе к центральному отверстию. При возможном перекосе это уменьшит плечо рычага на гайке.
Привет Виктор Калашник, Спасибо за ваши добрые комментарии и отличное предложение. Я буду переделывать его с вашими предложениями. Желаем удачи в ваших проектах!
Excellent Idea and Excellent Video......Thank you Very Much!
Hello 44Thump, Happy New Year!Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
Nicely done and one great innovation. With the ratchet!!!!!
Thank you for your words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
Very interesting idea and video, thanks for sharing your talent.
Hi Mike, Thank you for commenting and kindness. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
You are very good at this. Impressive
Thank you for your kind words, Johan. I'm glad you found some value for time. I encourage you to make one. It has so many uses.
Cheers!
This is a clamptite tool and you can buy one for $30-80. I like under $3 👍
Thank you for commenting, Simple Man, simple and budget friendly version was the goal.
Cheers!
Great idea I made a different style that I copied though. I find that cutting a slit is a lot faster and more efficient than a hole.
Hello J, thank you for commenting. Please send a link to yours so I can see the improvements you made.
@@vbared I did not make a video but I may just make picture slides. Pretty much copied your design just the flat bar hole is shorter in length and slit on the round bar (using band saw) instead of holes. Round eyelet instead of "L".
Hi Victor. I am building/converting my new HF blast cabinet using your blast cabinet videos and material list. The biggest departure from your list that I am doing is using your DIY clamp system to to seal everything. All the air connections and water connections without any screw clamps. Before I start, I do have one question, where did you get your stainless wire? I use .020, .025, .032, and .041 inch stainless safety wire on helicopters at work everyday but I haven't been able to find the thicker wire like you have. Thanks again for sharing your videos, materials lists, and your expertise with us. I really appreciate all you have done.
Stuart.
Hi Stuart,
Thank you for commenting, I'm glad you found some value from the channel. Either one of the two below will work perfectly for air and water. The PEX fitting worked better for me than the barbed ones.
There are two that I use regularly one that I buy at Home Depot:
www.homedepot.com/p/SUSPEND-IT-18-Gauge-300-ft-Hanger-Wire-for-Drop-Suspended-Ceiling-Grids-8851-6/305043844?
The other that is a little thinker from Tractor Supply and is used for electric fences:
www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/red-brand-galvanized-electric-fence-wire-17-gauge-1320-ft-3600809?
Cheers,
Victor
Nice approach , saw the Russian bush crafter version 1st, 1955 patent version on Mr.Pete's channel
I like seeing methods when you are tool limited. Get that Lathe, you will love it.
Thanks for commenting John, I've thought many time about a lathe. Do you have any recommendation on one for someone with no lathe experience?
@@vbared Lots of videos to watch. Speeds, feeds and angle of tool I would focus on. I would watch ebay for a deal on an atlas or other American lathe. Make sure the tail stock is dialed in, If it's off you will get frustrated. If you want to chat, be happy to help. what size stock do you plan to cut?
Good for automotive purposes? And can you buy one
Hello Potato, Thank you for commenting. Yes, this tool is used in aircraft and automotive so long as you have enough clearance for the tool. Linked below are two models to consider that work the same as the DIY version I made in the video.
amzn.to/33Mmf71
amzn.to/3fAxMJy
Best of luck with your projects!
Perfecto está el trabajo felicidades y mil gracias por compartir
Hello Ignacio, I'm glad you found some value in this video.
Best of luck my friend.
@@vbared mil gracias mi hermano Jehova Dios padre todopoderoso té llene de bendiciones al igual que a tu hermosa familia tu trabajo está excelente un abrazo
@@ignaciomarquezdelosrios7128 Gracias Ignacio, Muchas bendiciones para usted y su familia.
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Very good way to make one of these tools. My thinking is instead of the bread tie, a C clip might be a little more durable.
Thank you Tamie, The bread tie is the weakest part of the tool. The c-clip idea would definitely make that part robust.
I was thinking the same, but I guess it would go over budget to around $3.20 . I can't wait to put one together. Thanks.
Вся конструкция у меня такая же как и у Вас,но наконечник заходит внутрь болта на 2/3 длинны,а1/3 выступает и имеет паз.Наконечник просто вставляется в болт и чуть смазывается твердым маслом.А чтобы не потерять детали я храню в маленькой коробочьке.Я женщина как смогла так и придумала🤗
Я рад, что у вас есть лучший способ держать наконечник. Более длинная вставка, удерживаемая вязкостью масла, является замечательной идеей. Удачи вам во всех ваших начинаниях.
@@vbared Спасибо и Вам здоровья💪
That is amazingly cool! Very clever.
Thank Roxanne and Mike, The simple little tool has so many fastening uses.
neat! and pretty. seems like you could probably just shape the end of that threaded rod into the fork though.
Hello A.J., Thank you for commenting and kind words. The threaded bolt needs to turn while the tip that pushes on the wire remains fixed.
Best of luck with your projects!
@@vbared aha!
you need more sub! excellent content!
Hello H P, thank you for commenting and kindness. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. I hear you, from your mouth to God's ears. That would be wonderful.
That is awesome ! The only thing I don’t like is if you had to install a clamp on a hose while on the vehicle.? Also are they reusable?
Hello JOGO, thank you for commenting. I hear you, it might not work at all in some of the tighter spots in a vehicle. Unfortunately these wire clamps aren't reusable, like wire ties. The big advantage is all the different sizes of clamps that can be made cheaply with just some stainless steel drop ceiling wire that you can buy at Home Depot for under $8.
Terima kasih tutornya
Thank you for commenting :)
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing!
Hello Caitlin, thank you for commenting and your kind words. The little tool has been very handy.
Best of luck with your projects!
Love it only thing i would do different is instead of drilling out bold i would just weld it on
Hello Ben, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. I racked my brain with the tip part. Finding a way to attached it while allowing it to rotate was challenging for me. Since the video I've magnetized the tip. It cuts out the whole notching part.
Best of luck with your projects!
Not everyone has a welder in their shop
If you put the bolt inside a turnbuckle that makes an even better tool.
Hello Richard, Thank you for commenting and suggestion. I'm going to have to look at a turnbuckle version.
Perfect for a CV boot. So you don't need to remove the axle.
Hello Steve, Thank you for commenting. I've seen split cv boot kits that can be used without having to remove the axle. Those kits will bring a metal screw type band needed to fasten the boot to the axle.
www.dormanproducts.com/p-105901-614-700.aspx
Best of luck with your repair!
I made one similar to yours but the pointy bit I just magnetised it. I did not need to make a slot in the screw or any thing
Hello Rick, thank you for commenting and sharing your version. Magnetizing the tip is the best solution to holding it in place while still allowing the rotation. Great job thinking it up!
Best of luck with your projects.
Great idea to magnetize... My tip wouldn't magnetize at all though- may be related to work hardening from flattening the tip? I tried the bread clip, and it doesn't hold that well.
@@DrewanNicholson I just used a big nail cut a slot in the nail head then grind the nail head a bit smaller and cut it down to size then magnetized it.
Thank you for sharing..
Hello Keith, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
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Merhaba Gün Dur, yorumlarınız ve nazik sözleriniz için teşekkür ederim Bu videoda izlenme süreniz için değer bulduğuna sevindim.
Nicely done. But what really intrigued me was that little mandrel or clicking punching tool, what is that and where could I find one?
Hello Gustav, Thank you for commenting and kind words. It's called a automatic center punch tool. I bought it a long time ago but found this one that appears to be the same.
www.tooldiscounter.com/product/lisle-center-punch-automatic-lis30280?msclkid=96edf25c63e81ef0076e901591efb161
Best of luck with your projects!
Thank you!
Hello Mark, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
Nicely done.
Hello Dragons Taco, Thank you for commenting and kind words.
Best of luck with your projects!
Very nice my friend
Hello Iwantosavemoney, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Awesome TH-cam name.
Best of luck with your projects!
I was just about to buy this tool. SOLD? NOT SOLD! I'm making this instead!
Thanks for commenting, the tool is super handy for all kinds of fastening tasks.
Maybe JB weld the tip in place? Nice vid.
Hello Rob, thank you for commenting. The tip was a real challenge because it needs to be able to stay engaged to the wire while the bolt rotates around it. I was thinking about maybe a c-clip. JB weld would work if it didn't have to rotate.
Best of luck with your projects!
An easier solution for matching the the groove on the inner rod and the slot on the outer bolt would be:
1. Start out with the ungrooved rod placed in the hole that you drilled in the end of the bolt, fully bottomed out.
2. Clamp the assembly in the vise.
3. Use a hacksaw or Dremel-type tool with a micro cut-off wheel to cut into the side of the bolt until it touches the inner rod. Depending upon how tight the rod is to the hole in the bolt, the rod might start rotating at this point, otherwise, just check periodically to see if you have cleared it. You could also do the cut without the rod in there until you can see the inner hole, put the rod back in there, and cut a slight amount more, thus marking the rod. The purpose of this is to mark the rod at the EXACT point where the slot is without the need to possibly make a mistake transferring measurements.
4. Remove the rod and cut a groove in it where it was marked by step #3.
Since the hole that you drilled into the end of the bolt is not flat at the bottom and is instead the profile of the end of the drill bit, for a better fit, it a person could use a file while rotating the rod in a drill to taper the end of the rod to match the end of the drill bit. This would need to be done before marking the groove on the rod since it will slightly affect the seating depth.
Nice simple design for the tool though... Thanks...
It's a great idea, Grumpy, cut them all at once. I was thinking about adding a c-clip to it.
@@vbared -- I was wondering why you didn't use a c-clip, but I figured you just wanted to use whatever you had on hand and most people would also have on hand. MIG welding wire is kind of springy though and might make a good homemade c-clip. I used it once to make a c-clip for a car's window crank handle after I dropped the one that came on the vehicle and I couldn't find it after searching for quite awhile. It worked, but for that particular usage, it needed to be thicker than the MIG wire I had on hand.
I wrap the wire around the hose and twist until is tight enough and cut it off, bending the left over out of the way.
Awesome, that's as simple as it gets, like a thick bread tie.
That's basically how safety wire pliers work, but I've found that I end up twisting it a bit too much sometimes and it breaks in the twist.... I've made a tool that creates similar type wire wraps for air and water hoses and it seems to work quite well and I do not tend to break the wire during the tightening... The only problem I've found is that using 18-gauge steel wire when doing very small air lines can get a bit "fiddly"...
Wire clamp tools are the bomb! I made one out of a stainless steel turn buckle awhile back. I've replaced at least four dozen worm-drive hose clamps on air lines, air line repairs, garden houses, garden hose repairs, and a bunch of other automotive and power equipment situations.
I do have a welder so in my home-built tool, I used a longer all-thread rod and welded a large hex nut to the top of the turning screw post. The nut makes hand tightening easier. And, if extra leverage is needed, a 16 penny nail can be inserted through the welded-on large nut.
Here's the basis of the turn buckle tool:
th-cam.com/video/uW6_ScMGtwo/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for commenting, Russell. That's sounds like an awesome improvement on mini turnbuckle version. You're right I've found so many uses for the wire clamps myself, and they are super clean looking. Welding has always been on my bucket list of things to learn.
Cheers!
Stick welding is cheap to get into... No gas cylinders required. And once you master stick welding, the other processes (MIG and TIG) are just variations on a theme. You can pick up an old-school tombstone buzz box off FB Marketplace or Craigslist for around a C-note. Hit the salvage yard up for some scrap steel to run a few beads and just start doing it. It does take a bit of effort to pick up the skills. But, if you're already into mechanical things, you've got the drive to stick with something until it works.
Great job!
Hi Peter, Thank you for the encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your build!
Cool knot trick!
Hello Walter, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time.
Best of luck with your projects!
Hola,gracias por enseñar como hacer una abrazadera en una tuberia de presión, saludos desde Madrid España.
Hola Camino, Gracias por commentar. Saludos mi amigo!
Are those wire clamps better than the screw clamps (more even tension around the piping) ?
Hello Dicofol, thank you for commenting. I replaced my screw type clamps with these wire versions on all my 125 psi air hoses, and work great for water hoses as well. They have been perfectly reliable thus far, don't snag on anything, and can be made in any size needed.
Once you try them you won't go back.
Brilliant! ( And very much needed too!) TY 😉
Thank you Chris, I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time.
Cheers!
Instead of the slot cut,,,,how about a small hole all the way through and a Cotter pin?
Hello Daxx, The challenge with the end pin is that it needs to rotate freely because it needs to hold on to and press against the wire while still allowing the bolt to turn.
Bravo
Hello Fix your boat and more, Thank you for commenting! This little tool will come in handy for many fastening tasks.
Cheers.
Thanks sir
Hello Mac Strange, Thank you for commenting! I hope you find many uses for it.
Best of luck with your projects!
Excellent!
Thank you for commenting, Joni! I'm glad you found some value in this video. I didn't realize how useful a tool like this could be until I made one. This budget version does a great job.
Cheers!
@@vbared Puzhalsta!
Veri good video!
Thank you very much!
What about when you need to take it off and then put back on again?
Hello Edward, thank you for commenting. To remove you just cut it, like a wire tie. A coil of stainless wire is very inexpensive and makes many clamps.
Cheers!
Only place I've seen this tool and safety wire clamp use is in aviation.
Hello Cycle Sensei, Thank you for commenting. I noticed that as well when I was looking to buy one. The tool comes in handy all the time. I've used it to fix fences in addition to clamping hoses.
outstanding video, thanks mate!
Thanks again K2DO! I used that DIY tool to redo all my clamps in the vapor blaster. Look for the video that I made when I added the foot control air pedal.
Great idea 👍👍👍👍
Hello PandoraBox1943, Thank you for commenting!
I LOVE THIS IDEA ..
Hello قبل يومين, thank you for commenting! I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time.
Thanks for watching!
Did you use 1/8” drill bit for the bolt?
Hello Big Red, Thank you for commenting. Yes, 1/8" cobalt drill bit was used to drill into the end of the draw bolt to fit the piece of 1/8" cold rolled steel that was made into the tip.
Best of luck with your project.
Excellent
Hello Palmer, Thank you for commenting and your kind word. It's been super handy to have around. No more screw clamps needed.
Best of luck with your projects!
Excelente felicitaciones
Hola Joel, muchas gracias!
very clever desgn
Hello Patrick, thank you for commenting. Modifying a draw bolt seemed like a simple and inexpensive way to make one with just basic tools.
Best of luck with your projects!
Bet it's actually stronger than Jubilee clip, too!
Hello Kevin, thank you for commenting. Yes they are and much neater too, nothing to snag on. Many more uses than just clamping hose. Fixing split wooden tool handles, fastening wood or metal fencing just to name a few.
Best of luck with your projects!
Looks like a great idea until you need to work in close quarters where you can barely get a screw driver in.
Hi John, thank you for commenting. You're 100% correct this tool will not work for all situations. Check out this twist version of the tool. th-cam.com/video/AQAHsh4s-wU/w-d-xo.html
Best of luck!
What size wire did you use?!
Hello Big Red, thank you for commenting. I used 18 gauge suspension wire used in drop ceilings. It's just over $8 for 300' which will make many clamps. The link is below:
www.homedepot.com/p/SUSPEND-IT-18-Gauge-300-ft-Hanger-Wire-for-Drop-Suspended-Ceiling-Grids-8851-6/305043844?
Best of luck with your projects!
Anyone who gave u a thumbs down has a small fishing pole!
Hi Matt, Thank you for commenting! I'm glad you found this video helpful.
Happy New Year!
Excelente amigo! likeeeeeee
Hello Edson, Thank you for commenting and your kind words. I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time. This compact tool is very handy.
Best of luck with your projects!
Good idea for one time fastening.
Thank you Ravi, for commenting. I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time.
Cheers!
Excellence. Thx
Hello Thanh, Thank you for commenting and kind words.
Best of luck with your projects!
cool
Thank you for commenting, Rossco. I'm glad you found some value in this video.
Cheers!
Can you name the tools youy used or the screw kind in your description?
Hello Gilberto, thank you for commenting. I just added these details to the video description.
Materials needed:
www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-8-in-x-12-in-Cold-Rolled-Plain-Round-Rod-800397/204331423
www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-x-20-in-x-3-1-2-in-Zinc-Plated-Draw-Bolt-813708/204273821
www.homedepot.com/p/SUSPEND-IT-18-Gauge-300-ft-Hanger-Wire-for-Drop-Suspended-Ceiling-Grids-8851-6/305043844?
www.homedepot.com/p/3M-ScotchBlue-0-70-in-x-60-yds-Original-Multi-Surface-Painter-s-Tape-2090-18EC/100032184
Bread tie = free
Tools used:
Bench vise - www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-3-in-Heavy-Duty-Cast-Iron-Bench-Vise-with-Swivel-Base-453BV/307606489
Hammer - www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-16-oz-Fiberglass-Claw-Hammer-N-G16CHK/305482224
Hack saw - www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-10-in-Adjustable-Hack-Saw-STHT14039/311327254
Wire cutter - www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-8-in-Diagonal-Cutters-48-22-6508/305554256#product-overview
Drill bit - www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-1-8-in-Cobalt-Red-Helix-Twist-Drill-Bit-48-89-2305/203115291
Pliers - www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-6-in-Slip-Joint-Pliers-STHT84401/311367655
Center punch - www.homedepot.com/p/General-Tools-Pocket-Automatic-Center-Punch-87/309724048
Files - www.homedepot.com/p/Gyros-5-1-2-in-Needle-File-Set-6-Piece-49-01406/204627227
Tape measure - www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-LeverLock-25-ft-x-1-in-CC-Center-Tape-Measure-STHT30758L/204624317
Fantástico!!!!
Hola GideonRRR, Gracias por su comento y palabras amables.
Mucha suerte con tus proyectos!
Took you ten minutes to put a hose on? God thing I call my channel ( know it all )
Hi Know it alls, Thank you for commenting. I appreciate your valuable feedback.
Best of luck with your projects (:
could this work for AC hoses too
Hi Raeffi, I wouldn't take the risk to try it on the high pressure hose of an AC system. Those pressures can reach up to 345 psi. I have personally used them to clamp hoses up to 135 psi.
Why not just shape & Grove the end of the bolt instead?
Hello Darrin, Thank you for commenting and suggestion. Since the actual bolt needs to be turned by the ratchet the tip must stay fixed to the wire. It's tricky to explain but when you build it you'll see what I mean.
Best of luck with your projects :)
Great idea, but the shaky video and too-close images was hard to watch.
Hello R Chastain, Thank you for commenting. You're right it could have been way better. I mistakenly shot all the video in portrait mode and had to crop it in the editor. That caused the zoomed in and shaky look. I'll work towards improving future videos.
Cheers!
?!! Hope that air humidity was OK for your sensitive eyes!
AWESOME
Thank you for commenting, BAC Soldier. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time.
Cheers!
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Never use more clamp pressure to hose what is require.
Hello Jari, Thank you for commenting. You're right, I've noticed that one round of the wire applies enough pressure for a trouble free seal. The double version like in the video had more pressure on the outside of the clamp than in the center.
Best of luck with your projects!
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Я рад, что вы нашли ценность для этого видео, потраченного на его просмотр времени. Желаем удачи в ваших проектах!
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Nothing wrong with using wire to hold hoses on it’s a method older then hose clamps
Hello lucasmiddendorff7166, Thank you for commenting. Yeah, I agree with you. They are super clean looking, cheap, and easy to use.
Nothing wrong with using wire? You should use wire! It's even pressure all around the hose, a hose clamp is not. They're junk.
It would look better with a handle, rather than using the ratchet wrench
Hello friend, Yes, I agree with you, it would be much less fumbling around trying to get the ratchet set up on the tool.