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pazmanyflyer 06-27-2017 10:31 PM

Was looking around on the net for adel tools (I'll be doing this soon enough) and saw these on the ATS website. I have no experience with them but another option at least.
http://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/de...d=HANDECLAMP-1

Here's the company site https://www.handeeclamp.com/

snopercod 06-28-2017 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pazmanyflyer (Post 1183685)
handeeclamp

Oh, those look very useful! There's a place on my plane where I have to insert a cross-bolt/nut way up in the nose gear well where my arm won't fit. I may have to buy one of these, too. So many tools, so little time...

Bubblehead 06-28-2017 06:03 AM

I bought 3 off eBay yesterday. Two for gifts for A&P buddies. I had posted a link to the eBay page but apparently I ran afoul of the rules because my post disappeared. Either that or I forgot to hit "Submit Reply"!

Search eBay for "Adel 560 Tool" and you should be able to find it.

BillL 06-28-2017 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pazmanyflyer (Post 1183685)
Was looking around on the net for adel tools (I'll be doing this soon enough) and saw these on the ATS website. I have no experience with them but another option at least.
http://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/de...d=HANDECLAMP-1

Here's the company site https://www.handeeclamp.com/

Clever tools. I used a piece of 3/16 tubing, pinched the end and looped a .032 safety wire around a nut for the inner spar. This is a nice tool concept. Sad it seems the most clever and useful tools are so low in cost that they are not worth the investment of tooling and marketing. Profit is just too low.

humptybump 06-28-2017 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead (Post 1183718)
I bought 3 off eBay yesterday. Two for gifts for A&P buddies.

Same-ish story here. Ordered an extra to give to the A&P who helps with my airplane.

rv7charlie 06-28-2017 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead (Post 1183718)
I bought 3 off eBay yesterday. Two for gifts for A&P buddies. I had posted a link to the eBay page but apparently I ran afoul of the rules because my post disappeared. Either that or I forgot to hit "Submit Reply"!

Search eBay for "Adel 560 Tool" and you should be able to find it.

I posted a link to a cheaper source; it also disappeared. I feel so much safer with Big Brother protecting me...

rv8ch 06-28-2017 11:06 AM

The Tool
 
Looks like a cool tool, but how does it handle the case where you have two adel clamps together like in my photo with the hemostats?

wjnmd 06-28-2017 11:40 AM

Hemostats
 
I have about 5 or 6 different size hemostats that I buy in the Fly Market at either SNF or AirVenture. They work very well, come in several sizes, are straight or curved and are really cheap. They also have a ratcheting mechanism that allows one handed use.


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AlexPeterson 06-28-2017 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rv8ch (Post 1183794)
Looks like a cool tool, but how does it handle the case where you have two adel clamps together like in my photo with the hemostats?

Mickey, I'm with you. Putting one clamp on is usually no big deal, and I don't feel the need for a tool for that. Two or more stacked is a different story. Often there isn't room for a hemostat, either. I use the small tie wraps. I push them out of the way from the bolts, and leave them on. They come in handy next time one has to dis-assemble.

Blain 06-28-2017 09:21 PM

Drift pin
 
I always find that when I use the hemostats the clamp holes don't line up. So now I use a 3/16" drift pin through the clamps first then clamp them.

And +1 for safety wire. Although I usually cut it loose after the bolt is tightened. Otherwise those tails will find skin:eek:


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