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Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
By:dave koslow
Date: 8/3/2016, 10:29 am
In Response To: Tools: Spring clamp tips (Dan Thaler)

Ive had good luck with Plastidip on those clamps.
Hold em open with something, to keep the jaws parallel for dipping. (i used small quick-clamps)
2 coats, about 1-1 1/4" up the leg.

What i've found recently, that works even better, is a small section of narrow bicycle tube. Road tubes for 20-23mm tires are perfect. Also, if you make a longer continuous section,folded into the open jaws and slipped over the legs,
it makes a great clamp for stripping and such.

Messages In This Thread

Tools: Spring clamp tips
Dan Thaler -- 8/3/2016, 5:40 am
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
Sharon -- 8/3/2016, 6:17 am
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Bill Hamm -- 8/3/2016, 9:03 am
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
John VB -- 8/3/2016, 6:44 am
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
dave koslow -- 8/3/2016, 10:29 am
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
John VB -- 8/4/2016, 8:37 am
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
dave koslow -- 8/4/2016, 9:36 am
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
jaybabina -- 8/4/2016, 11:00 am
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
Bill Hamm -- 8/5/2016, 3:56 pm
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
JohnAbercrombie -- 8/5/2016, 7:05 pm