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> Hose clamp tool, Bought the McMaster-Carr
jim_hoyland
post Sep 15 2021, 11:53 AM
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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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post Sep 15 2021, 12:11 PM
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A little Googling produced this:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads...ckwards.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.

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post Sep 15 2021, 02:34 PM
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Mc Master Carr has several types. Or cut a groove in a pair of plyers


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post Sep 15 2021, 04:14 PM
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https://www.medcoonlinewarehouse.com/Cable-...rs-P172965.aspx

See if that works
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post Sep 15 2021, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Sep 15 2021, 01:34 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… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 15 2021, 04:47 PM
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Harbor freight has one
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post Sep 15 2021, 04:59 PM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 15 2021, 05:08 PM
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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
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Water pump hose clamp pliers


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post Sep 16 2021, 05:31 AM
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Harbor freight has one

My local HF didn’t carry them. Went ahead and ordered the McMaster-Carr’s Bruce mentionef
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post Sep 30 2021, 02:11 PM
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Updated first post after receiving the tool.,.
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post Sep 30 2021, 04:21 PM
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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.
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post Sep 30 2021, 07:06 PM
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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.
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post Sep 30 2021, 10:54 PM
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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.
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post Oct 1 2021, 05:02 AM
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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
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post Oct 1 2021, 09:17 AM
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Try Upholstery hog ring pliers
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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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Even my old set of gillers will get the job done. Might have paid 5.00 for them used
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