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Title: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: infinity1 on 21 February 2007, 21:16:01
with refrence to the boys comments and by the state of my knuckles..'the clips are very good. They are extremely quick during build, and apply a consistent, even clamping pressure... '
 
But without right tools, a right barsteward...

I have seen a set of mini molegrips approx 4 inches long,same as regular size molegrips but just smaller,now does anyone know were to get these from??? cant for the life of me remember were i have seen them,any one got any ideas??? i got a feeling there were/are american made???
clip solution hopefully... :y
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: SteveD on 21 February 2007, 21:58:12
Vice grip the make is. You can get them off Snap-On or you can get the proper tool.
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 February 2007, 21:59:33
I use mole grips, you can get hold of them and then wind the adjustment screw in to open them out further....
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Martin_1962 on 21 February 2007, 22:35:29
Some of mine have been replaced by Jubilee clips
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: ians on 22 February 2007, 00:09:20
As a matter of interest, what is the right tool for the job?
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: sounds2k on 22 February 2007, 08:12:20
hose clip pliers - like here (http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?item=756&cat=67) - available from Halfrauds amongst other places ...
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Auto Addict on 22 February 2007, 08:37:56
If you look at http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1162397695

there's a picture of the one's I use.

Machine Mart used to sell a pair, can't find them on their web site, but they're in the Autumn/Winter Cat.

Page 185 item 12.
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: ians on 22 February 2007, 21:12:50
Cool.

Bedside reading for tonight - The Machine Mart Catalogue...
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 February 2007, 08:52:25
Quote
Cool.

Bedside reading for tonight - The Machine Mart Catalogue...

Its always worth keeping a copy next to the toilet......
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Auto Addict on 23 February 2007, 09:09:08
Quote
Quote
Cool.

Bedside reading for tonight - The Machine Mart Catalogue...

Its always worth keeping a copy next to the toilet......

 :y ;)
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Jimbob on 23 February 2007, 09:11:22
Prefer Andrex myself  :-[
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: ians on 23 February 2007, 09:54:50
Nope - I use Screwfix for that - better quality of page..
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Jimbob on 23 February 2007, 10:03:38
Nah, too shiny, just like that old 'Izal' paper - remember it? also used as tracing paper!

(http://web.ukonline.co.uk/stephen.johnson/steve/izal.jpg)

Took the unusal cleaning method of smearing everything around until you could no longer see it, rather than actual cleaning

great stuff!
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Auto Addict on 23 February 2007, 10:50:13
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If you look at http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1162397695

there's a picture of the one's I use.

Machine Mart used to sell a pair, can't find them on their web site, but they're in the Autumn/Winter Cat.

Page 185 item 12.

Just got the latest catalogue, seems to have been withdrawn.

I think Sealy sell them, don't know about Draper.
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Dave-C on 23 February 2007, 18:52:57
Better buy some Andrex then!
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Dave-C on 23 February 2007, 19:05:47
Kennedy Tools do a set, List price was £8.45 on offer £3.99  part number KEN-503-1960K Name : Angled Flat Band Hose Clamp Pliers + V.A.T...  Not sure where you are, but, www.cromwell.co.uk sell them online... shops in many areas in UK.. Kennedy are brill quality too..

Dave C
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: ians on 23 February 2007, 20:02:54
Where do you get them for 3.99?  Cromwell have them at £6.78.

Either way if they do the job on those clips its got to be worth it.
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Dave-C on 23 February 2007, 20:13:06
OK, I'm an arse, it's a 2005 catalogue that I have..

DC
Sorry  :-[
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: lukie on 24 February 2007, 16:21:02
hi there, I read your post last night walking round the pound shop guess what I come across ?!?!? a set of hose clip pliers with 4 diffrent heads, thinking I read that last night, may need them one day ! so a pound well spent,

In case anyone wants to know, it was a poundland (blue shop) I know there's one in st helens (where I was) and one in warrington if anyone lives close by them
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Ken T on 24 February 2007, 18:35:32
Can I second the idea of using Vise Grips to get the clips off. (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t155/lapbits/Visegrips.jpg) They made the job very easy, as you can leave them clipped on while getting the clip of the spigot.
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: HI2DVY on 24 February 2007, 19:20:31
Mole grips are fine but sometimes too big to get into those awkward places. I'm trying to replace my HBV just now and after 2 hours of cursing and gashed knuckles, made the trip to Halfrauds and paid the £14  >:(  for the right tool - makes life a lot easier -except now its raining and too dark to finish the job.

Time for a beer then.
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: ians on 28 February 2007, 11:58:44
Several different types here (Clic, Ear, Earless, Norma....).   Can anyone advise which are suitable for the GM type clips please?
Locking facility would be desirable.

http://www.ccw-tools.com/search.asp?s=s43rub414193&strKeywords=hose+pliers

Cheers,

Ian
Title: Re: tool wanted any ideas???
Post by: Auto Addict on 28 February 2007, 12:01:57
Sealey VS166 - Hose Clamp Pliers Norma Type should be fine.