ClampTite tool

[BMW Rider]

I've seen several home made versions of these handy wire clamping tools, so I figured I'd have a go at making one myself. Turned this out yesterday in a couple hours from plain steel. I wanted it mostly to carry on my motorcycle for emergency repairs, but now I'm thinking I'll do a second one of corrosion resistant materials for that and just keep this one in the shop.

 

[EricB]

Never heard of them, I just looked them up. Very cool tool and yours looks great! What material are you planning on?

 

[BMW Rider]

Second version will be a combination of aluminum for the body and stainless for the hardware.

 

[BMW Rider]

Second tool is made. I used aluminum for the body and picked up a stainless bolt and wing nut for the hardware. The pins are pieces of an old car antennae.

 

[lazyazz]

Very good BMW Rider,
I had never heard of one either (sheltered life I guess)....
looked it up on you tube "ClampTite Wire Clamp Tool | SEMA Show Preview".
Very cool, and yours looks like it will so do the trick.
Extremely handy tool for the car, trailer, motorcycle or anywhere in the shop..uses are endless..!!

 

[DPittman]

Well that's a neat and simple tool I've never seen before! I too had to Google it to see how it was used. I would like to make one....anyone have a set of plans ?

Don

 

[RobinHood]

Nicely done BMW Rider! I like the use of the spring (roll) pins in your first version. Simple, effective, and strong.

Now i just have to go out and make one myself. I have two spools of SS Safety Wire in my toolbox already.

 

[BMW Rider]

Here is the drawing I worked from. I didn't get too fussy about working to the exact measurements as it did not seem that critical to me.

http://www.hobby-machinist.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=63748&d=1383509051

 

[DPittman]

Thanks...but it seems I have to register with them to view

 

[John Conroy]

 

[DPittman]

Ah very nice, thank you for the diagram

Don

 

[Dennis P]

Nice tool to have around, ill add it to the "to be made" list haha
Thanks for showing

 

[Marc Moreau]

Second tool is made. I used aluminum for the body and picked up a stainless bolt and wing nut for the hardware. The pins are pieces of an old car antennae.
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Nice I am working in one like this .