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Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 15 2021, 11:53 AM
We all probably tried squash ueezing a wire clamp with pliers and POOF -it’s flying…
Thanks to Bruce Stone; I ordered the Klein D514-8 slip joint hose clamp plier from
McMaster/Carr
Works great on all sizes of wire hose clamps
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Posted by: jrmdir Sep 15 2021, 12:11 PM
A little Googling produced this:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/old-craftsman-hose-clamp-pliers-never-worked-right-backwards.274576/
Apparently no one uses those types of clamps any more and the special pliers are only found on used tool websites. Model # is WF 45391. Do a search if you'd like to pick one up.
Ron
Posted by: bdstone914 Sep 15 2021, 02:34 PM
Mc Master Carr has several types. Or cut a groove in a pair of plyers
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Posted by: nivekdodge Sep 15 2021, 04:14 PM
https://www.medcoonlinewarehouse.com/Cable-Hose-Clamp-Pliers-P172965.aspx
See if that works
Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 15 2021, 04:44 PM
Mc Master Carr has several types. Or cut a groove in a pair of plyers
Thanks Bruce. That’s the one. Their web page shows it gripping a wire hose clamp…
Posted by: PanelBilly Sep 15 2021, 04:47 PM
Harbor freight has one
Posted by: bzettner Sep 15 2021, 04:59 PM
Find an old pair of conventional pliers and grind a groove in each face of the jaws. Or go fancy and modify a pair of channel lock pliers to give you a wider range of clamping ability. 
Posted by: IronHillRestorations Sep 15 2021, 05:08 PM
I have a set of those Craftsman pliers and to be honest, they don't work that well on those hose clamps. I wish I knew what did, they are a PITS
Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 15 2021, 08:31 PM
Water pump hose clamp pliers
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Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 16 2021, 05:31 AM
Harbor freight has one
My local HF didn’t carry them. Went ahead and ordered the McMaster-Carr’s Bruce mentionef
Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 30 2021, 02:11 PM
Updated first post after receiving the tool.,.
Posted by: 930cabman Sep 30 2021, 04:21 PM
Mc Master Carr is a great resource for many items, including Schnorr washers. Place your order before noon, often its at your your shop the next day.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 30 2021, 07:06 PM
Mc Master Carr is a great resource for many items, including Schnorr washers. Place your order before noon, often its at your your shop the next day.
And their customer service is excellent. I sent a message Sunday morning inquiring when my order would arrive.
An hour later I received a response ! No automated response, a real human wrote back.
Posted by: L-Jet914 Sep 30 2021, 10:54 PM
I wish I knew these existed a few weeks ago when I was replacing my drain hoses in the engine compartment haha. I will definitely be picking up a set. I some how got regular pliers to work with a lot of expletives somewhere in there.
Posted by: 930cabman Oct 1 2021, 05:02 AM
I wish I knew these existed a few weeks ago when I was replacing my drain hoses in the engine compartment haha. I will definitely be picking up a set. I some how got regular pliers to work with a lot of expletives somewhere in there.
There is a "correct tool" for almost any job, finding it can sometimes be a challenge
Posted by: toolguy Oct 1 2021, 09:17 AM
Try Upholstery hog ring pliers
Posted by: L-Jet914 Oct 5 2021, 09:42 PM
While at work last Friday, I talked with the local Snap-On tool guy. I found out they make pliers for those constant tension hose clamps. He happened to have it on the truck too surprisingly. Part number HCP48CF.
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Posted by: Shivers Oct 6 2021, 07:19 AM
Even my old set of gillers will get the job done. Might have paid 5.00 for them used
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