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manyolcars
03-09-2004, 03:30 PM
The rich guys can 1-800 with their credit cards. They are $8.00 each. The rest of us can make 20 of these in about 30 minutes. I use 3/4 EMT, 5/16 bolt, cut off head, hacksaw a slot to braze a piece of banding material, add a washer and a nut. I always finger tighten. The banding material leaves just the right gap to weld. Put a hole in the banding and use a headless nail
momentumfoto
03-09-2004, 04:01 PM
Sorry about this but WTF is it? I am a lil slow I guess. hehe
Smokin Joe
03-09-2004, 04:06 PM
It's a goddamit for adjusting the thingamajig on yer whatchyacallit.
1/4 turn on the nut gives you 1 RCH. Got that?

Dang FNGs http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Hot Rod To Hell
03-09-2004, 04:08 PM
I was wondering the same thing, but I was just waiting for a second post to tell how to use it or somethin'!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Paul
03-09-2004, 04:10 PM
COOL!

I bet you could make them spring loaded too.

Paul
NealinCA
03-09-2004, 04:13 PM
I'm thinking it is a clamp to hold two pieces of sheet metal together for welding...hey I need to make some of those.

It would probably be a little easier to grasp if you showed it in use.

Thanks for the tip.

Neal
Bruce Lancaster
03-09-2004, 04:16 PM
It's a homemade version of a commercial clamp that holds and spaces sheetmetal for welding. See your Eastwood catalog.
laverda
03-09-2004, 04:17 PM
Ahhhh ... I get it. Thats a good one, especially with 60s spring loaded feature.

Intergrip Panel Clamps - whatchamathingidoobobber (http://www.eastwoodco.com/itemdy01.asp?T1=19016&Dep_Key1=WelDg)

Thanks.

Later,
papa al
randy
03-09-2004, 04:18 PM
EXCELLENT. That will save Hambers thousands of dollars in birth control. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Necessity is the mother of invention!

THANK YOU.

-r
max wedge
03-09-2004, 04:24 PM
[ QUOTE ]
It's a goddamit for adjusting the thingamajig on yer whatchyacallit.
1/4 turn on the nut gives you 1 RCH. Got that?

Dang FNGs http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Yeah but how do ya git yer spring action adjusted wit a 1/4 turn? Me thinks you need a 35 weight, fine threaded angle hammer.
manyolcars
03-09-2004, 05:43 PM
[ QUOTE ]
I'm thinking it is a clamp to hold two pieces of sheet metal together for welding...hey I need to make some of those.

It would probably be a little easier to grasp if you showed it in use.

Thanks for the tip.

Neal

[/ QUOTE ] a gold star for Neal. I'm sorry it wasnt clear. These clamps are great for holding patch panels. At $8 each 20 of'em could cost you $160 plus shipping. I'd prefer to spend the money on things I cant make. I looked at Lokars shifters and made 2 of them already. Heres a pic of the clamps in use, top and bottom. No springs are needed, I dont even use a wrench to tighten them.
manyolcars
03-09-2004, 05:44 PM
the bottom
Hot Rod To Hell
03-09-2004, 06:36 PM
Wow! That makes a lot more sense now!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
34Fordtk
03-09-2004, 07:50 PM
Pretty slick idea there Manyolcars,now do the shifter tech and you will be even higher in the running.
happy hoppy
03-09-2004, 08:45 PM
I see ! , ( said the blind rat )

Iam makin' me some !

thanks!
jerry
03-09-2004, 09:41 PM
yes, please do the shifter tech also.

this one is fantastic, it gets my vote for now.


jerry
Stovebolt
03-09-2004, 11:51 PM
Thanks for the tip. I'll go and get the stuff to make them tomorrow. I'm gunna do some panels repairs on my coupe in the next month or so.
DrJ
03-10-2004, 03:29 AM
That one gets my tech award vote!
67Imp.Wagon
03-10-2004, 04:33 AM
I think I'm gonna have to make some of those.
k-member
03-10-2004, 04:55 AM
Great tech! The lucky star casting is way cool too, but I can go out to the "Garahe" and make some now! So much crap laying around,I would'nt even have to leave,it's like a FREEBIE! Thanks,this one get my vote. It's so simple, but so effective. Good One.
continentaljohn
03-10-2004, 09:40 AM
I have seen them in books and stuff but that's a great idea!! Thanks for the back side picture.Helps a ton! I make springs for a living so that parts easy and the rest I'll put togeather today! Thanks for the tech....
roadstar
03-10-2004, 10:23 AM
Very good tech tip. Best I've seen this week. The Right tool for the job always helps the outcome.
Gets my vote too.
river1
03-17-2004, 04:25 AM
great tip!!!


FWIW you can get the eastwood (4 for $25) at harbor freight for 8 for $4.99.

later jim
rusty210
03-17-2004, 08:41 AM
Does anyone know the part # or what they're called at Harbor Freight? I've looked there and never had any luck.
fitzee
03-17-2004, 12:12 PM
Well!!!I know what I`m making tonite.Very cool.thanks

fitzee
Nads
03-17-2004, 02:19 PM
Cool, now that you finally explained it. Great idea, I'm gonna make me some.
atch
03-17-2004, 03:14 PM
looks like using a wingnut would make it just that much easier to use...
Rocknrod
03-17-2004, 06:19 PM
SO... If your welding a blind hole... how do ya retrieve your nail? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
DrJ
03-17-2004, 07:17 PM
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SO... If your welding a blind hole... how do ya retrieve your nail? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

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Very few holes are completely blind so where ever there is a small opening (rain drain?) you could use a long enough piece of wire, welding rod, whatever, sticking out that hole instead of the nail and pull it out through that hole.