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He Likes His Clamp Tool
Roger Podoll, Wautoma, Wis.: “I use my ClampTite tool all the time. It is the handiest tool I have in my toolbox. I have both large and small sizes. The big one will wrap 10-ga. wire (up to 1/4 in.) around fence posts, while the smaller one can handle wires up to 0.062 in. The company sells multiple models and combination kits.
  “The other day I used the small one when a hammer handle cracked. I put 2 strands around it, and it was fine. It is handy for making hinges for small doors on animal cages, too.
  “A friend of mine lives in Alaska, and he won’t leave the house without his ClampTite tool. His wife flies planes in bush country, and they have used it to repair parts on the plane, fix fishing poles and even fix a kayak paddle when on a river trip.
  “The stainless steel wire the company sells is strong enough to be used on aircraft. I buy my stainless wire from aircraft supply houses like Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. or Wicks Aircraft Supply. Theirs comes in a round plastic can so you can pull the wire out of the center and tie it off. It comes in various sizes and types, like brass and copper for decorative twists.
  “I do mechanical work on aircraft, as well as on ground equipment. I use the ClampTite all the time. The wire doesn’t catch on things like clamps do. If you want it even smoother, just slip a heat shrink tape over it or cover it in epoxy.
  “It’s well made in the U.S., not a cheap import. The quality is top notch. You can get them at many farm shows, as well as from their website, www.clamptitetools.com.”



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2018 - Volume #42, Issue #5