Comments on: Cool Tools: Create clamps in a pinch http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sat, 18 May 2013 12:05:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Mitchell Dillman http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1650662 Mitchell Dillman Sat, 09 Feb 2013 04:24:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1650662 screw it...time to get a grip and face the biting jaws of reality! =) screw it…time to get a grip and face the biting jaws of reality! =)

]]> By: bcsizemo http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1648802 bcsizemo Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:06:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1648802 I was kind of thinking along the same line as Nagurski.  I believe most of the old VW fuel lines are just barbed push on and crimp designs so nothing with an actual end so to speak.  You could still just get some stainless steel braid and cover your existing (or regular) fuel line in the areas that you need to clamp and use a regular screw clamp.  That would easily keep the line from being damaged by the clamp. I was kind of thinking along the same line as Nagurski.  I believe most of the old VW fuel lines are just barbed push on and crimp designs so nothing with an actual end so to speak.  You could still just get some stainless steel braid and cover your existing (or regular) fuel line in the areas that you need to clamp and use a regular screw clamp.  That would easily keep the line from being damaged by the clamp.

]]> By: Sparrow http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1647882 Sparrow Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:35:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1647882 The only thing missing on the Micra is a square drive. All my rack equipment is held in with #2 Robertson screws. The only thing missing on the Micra is a square drive. All my rack equipment is held in with #2 Robertson screws.

]]> By: Sparrow http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1647879 Sparrow Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:32:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1647879 It looks interesting, but I might have to make my own, because I refuse to buy anything sold by someone who uses that god-awful right click blocking script on their site (even though it only took one click of a bookmarklet to kill it.) It looks interesting, but I might have to make my own, because I refuse to buy anything sold by someone who uses that god-awful right click blocking script on their site (even though it only took one click of a bookmarklet to kill it.)

]]> By: pjcamp http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1647410 pjcamp Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:49:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1647410 Oh my god, shut up! How do I get the boredom out of my head? That is absolutely the longest explanation of nothing I've ever seen. Could have been done in 30 seconds, takes over 8 minutes. Oh my god, shut up! How do I get the boredom out of my head? That is absolutely the longest explanation of nothing I’ve ever seen. Could have been done in 30 seconds, takes over 8 minutes.

]]> By: Nagurski http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1647368 Nagurski Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:12:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1647368 Get a fuel line with braided stainless sheathing held in place by good clamps for peace of mind. Not the place to save a couple of bucks. Get a fuel line with braided stainless sheathing held in place by good clamps for peace of mind. Not the place to save a couple of bucks.

]]> By: gelos http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1647189 gelos Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:03:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1647189 I'm working on an old vw bus and the conventional wisdom is to NOT use regular hose clamps on fuel lines. They cut into the hose over time and can cause the bus to catch fire. There are better hose clamps that are recommended but they're more expensive and I don't know where to get them locally. Does anyone know if this tool would work instead and not cut into the hose? I may get one regardless, it just would be nice to use it for the fuel hoses as well. I’m working on an old vw bus and the conventional wisdom is to NOT use regular hose clamps on fuel lines. They cut into the hose over time and can cause the bus to catch fire.
There are better hose clamps that are recommended but they’re more expensive and I don’t know where to get them locally.

Does anyone know if this tool would work instead and not cut into the hose?

I may get one regardless, it just would be nice to use it for the fuel hoses as well.

]]> By: deathfrog14 http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1647131 deathfrog14 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:37:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1647131 I've owned this for about 4 years now, bought it for assembling some homebrew soda equipment and fell in love. It works amazingly once you get the hang of it and I've found uses for it far more often than I ever expected. It'll replace your bag of hose clamps any day. I’ve owned this for about 4 years now, bought it for assembling some homebrew soda equipment and fell in love. It works amazingly once you get the hang of it and I’ve found uses for it far more often than I ever expected. It’ll replace your bag of hose clamps any day.

]]> By: SomeGuyNamedMark http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1647023 SomeGuyNamedMark Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:29:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1647023 I'm always being asked to use my micra by people trying to open packages.  I'm the hero! I’m always being asked to use my micra by people trying to open packages.  I’m the hero!

]]> By: sqyntz http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1647002 sqyntz Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:17:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1647002 every leatherman i've ever owned has been inadvertently donated to the TSA.. f*ckers! every leatherman i’ve ever owned has been inadvertently donated to the TSA.. f*ckers!

]]> By: signsofrain http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646908 signsofrain Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:26:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646908 I didn't realize they'd already done the Micra! Neat! Well, anything to raise awareness for this amazing little multi-tool. :)  I didn’t realize they’d already done the Micra! Neat! Well, anything to raise awareness for this amazing little multi-tool. :) 

]]> By: Mark_Frauenfelder http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646877 Mark_Frauenfelder Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:05:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646877 Now I want a <a href="http://kk.org/cooltools/archives/1576" rel="nofollow">Micra</a>! Now I want a Micra!

]]> By: SamSam http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646841 SamSam Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:45:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646841 http://www.kk.org/cooltools/submittool.php Seems like you've already written 90% of your review... http://www.kk.org/cooltools/submittool.php

Seems like you’ve already written 90% of your review…

]]> By: SamSam http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646832 SamSam Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:40:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646832 This tool has been on my wish-list ever since I <a href="http://kk.org/cooltools/archives/715" rel="nofollow">first saw it on Cool Tools</a> seven years ago. Haven't bought it yet, though. The version above looks like a little bit of an upgrade from that version. Has anyone tried both, or know if there's much difference between them? This tool has been on my wish-list ever since I first saw it on Cool Tools seven years ago. Haven’t bought it yet, though.

The version above looks like a little bit of an upgrade from that version. Has anyone tried both, or know if there’s much difference between them?

]]> By: SomeGuyNamedMark http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646711 SomeGuyNamedMark Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:18:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646711 I 2nd that and I've actually used the ruler.  I've also used the thin flathead as a chisel for things like scraping up old glue. I 2nd that and I’ve actually used the ruler.  I’ve also used the thin flathead as a chisel for things like scraping up old glue.

]]> By: Nagurski http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646692 Nagurski Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:01:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646692 I love that one of the videos in the grid that pops up at the end is a 3:57 piece on how to make a hose clamp yourself with a strip of sheet metal, featuring bonus commentary on the sub-prime mortgage scam as he works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1FyLsCa-58&feature=player_embedded I love that one of the videos in the grid that pops up at the end is a 3:57 piece on how to make a hose clamp yourself with a strip of sheet metal, featuring bonus commentary on the sub-prime mortgage scam as he works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1FyLsCa-58&feature=player_embedded

]]> By: signsofrain http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646689 signsofrain Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:00:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646689 I hope Cool Tools does the <a href="http://www.leatherman.com/product/Micra" rel="nofollow">leatherman micra</a>. I always, always have it in my pocket, and I use it nearly every day. It contains: Scissors (strong enough to cut nails, wire, or blister packages) Nail file/nail cleaner (useful for your nails... and the file can be used on plastic in a pinch) Bottle opener/thin flathead screwdriver (good for opening bottles, undoing small flathead screws, or scraping away at mineral buildup in your humidifier) Tweezers (great as a roach clip, tweezing unsightly facial hair, or in a pinch as a fork) Phillips Screwdriver (perfect for minor computer repair work) Large flathead screwdriver (great for prying open paint cans and larger flathead screws) Knife (great for slicing open packages, cutting tape and paper, and I've even sliced a dry sausage with it) Ruler (I've never really used this honestly) All this in a tiny package that weighs only 1.8oz I hope Cool Tools does the leatherman micra. I always, always have it in my pocket, and I use it nearly every day. It contains:

Scissors (strong enough to cut nails, wire, or blister packages)
Nail file/nail cleaner (useful for your nails… and the file can be used on plastic in a pinch)
Bottle opener/thin flathead screwdriver (good for opening bottles, undoing small flathead screws, or scraping away at mineral buildup in your humidifier)
Tweezers (great as a roach clip, tweezing unsightly facial hair, or in a pinch as a fork)
Phillips Screwdriver (perfect for minor computer repair work)
Large flathead screwdriver (great for prying open paint cans and larger flathead screws)
Knife (great for slicing open packages, cutting tape and paper, and I’ve even sliced a dry sausage with it)
Ruler (I’ve never really used this honestly)

All this in a tiny package that weighs only 1.8oz

]]> By: kartwaffles http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646670 kartwaffles Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:49:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646670 This doesn't appear to do anything you can't already do better with with swipes or even a basic pair of pliers. Plus, their prices for safety wire are atrocious. This doesn’t appear to do anything you can’t already do better with with swipes or even a basic pair of pliers.

Plus, their prices for safety wire are atrocious.

]]> By: mcain http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646659 mcain Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:42:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646659 For Canadians, this tool is available at Lee Valley Tools. For Canadians, this tool is available at Lee Valley Tools.

]]> By: Gregory Primosch http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646660 Gregory Primosch Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:42:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646660 In the immortal words of Francis X Clampazzo, "Give 'em the clamps!" http://theinfosphere.org/Francis_X._Clampazzo In the immortal words of Francis X Clampazzo, “Give ‘em the clamps!”

http://theinfosphere.org/Francis_X._Clampazzo

]]> By: thermidorthelobster http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646656 thermidorthelobster Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:40:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646656 The video is a masterclass in taking something new and cool and making it mind-numbingly dull.  By all means take 8 mins to do a thorough tutorial video, but if you want to market the damn thing (which judging by the interminable commentary is what he was aiming to do), 45 seconds would have been a bit less depressing. The video is a masterclass in taking something new and cool and making it mind-numbingly dull.  By all means take 8 mins to do a thorough tutorial video, but if you want to market the damn thing (which judging by the interminable commentary is what he was aiming to do), 45 seconds would have been a bit less depressing.

]]> By: glatt1 http://boingboing.net/2013/02/05/cool-tools-create-clamps-in-a.html#comment-1646616 glatt1 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:18:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211020#comment-1646616 I was expecting it to work like a rebar tie wire twister. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=173nanMp-kE I was expecting it to work like a rebar tie wire twister.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=173nanMp-kE

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