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MED 06-27-2017 10:00 AM

+2. Got one for my buddy, too. Hope it works. :rolleyes:

rv7charlie 06-27-2017 11:59 AM

lower price here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clip-Assembl...3D201852243505

BillL 06-27-2017 01:35 PM

15 sold now - I bet that guy is wondering what the heck happened today, and where he should be advertising. DR - you listening?

fl-mike 06-27-2017 02:05 PM

Where's the link to buy one? Did I miss it?

az_gila 06-27-2017 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fl-mike (Post 1183553)
Where's the link to buy one? Did I miss it?

I just bought one here...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201852243505

erich weaver 06-27-2017 02:18 PM

Oooh, new tool! Wait a minute...what does this thing do / how does it work?

erich

RV6_flyer 06-27-2017 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironflight (Post 1183490)
OK, make that another one sold - not sure how it works though - Condor, you need to post a video/pictures!

Here is how I have been using it. Video Link.

Not that easy to shot a video with one hand and work the tool with the other but I was able to do it. I did edit out a few seconds to make the video more watchable. The video is 36-seconds long.

Not sure where I got mine but it may have been given to me by Sid Golden 25-years ago.

I would not usually use a drilled bolt and castle nut but that is what I had for the video.

AlexPeterson 06-27-2017 04:48 PM

Thanks for the video.

I'll just go ahead and order the version which can stack three clamps at weird angles...

wirejock 06-27-2017 05:26 PM

Adel tool
 
Sold. I ordered one too!

David Paule 06-27-2017 07:50 PM

Spruce sells Adel clamp tools, p/n 12-02017.

So does Wicks, p/n ACP.

So does Skygeek, p/n ATS-SMA-101.

I'm sure others do, too.

Dave

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.


https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/932...0&odnBg=FFFFFF

AlexPeterson 06-28-2017 11:50 AM

Quote:

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:

humptybump 06-30-2017 04:00 PM

Just received the Adel tool. From the looks of it, these are "new old stock" which suggests when he runs out that will be it.

The one I ordered from eBay was the "561" tool. This is probably one size larger (wider jaw) from the "560" discussed earlier in this thread. The 561 holds most of the smaller adel clamps I have but just barely.

Looks like a worthy tool!

BillL 06-30-2017 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humptybump (Post 1184449)
Just received the Adel tool. From the looks of it, these are "new old stock" which suggests when he runs out that will be it.

The one I ordered from eBay was the "561" tool. This is probably one size larger (wider jaw) from the "560" discussed earlier in this thread. The 561 holds most of the smaller adel clamps I have but just barely.

Looks like a worthy tool!

Same here, already cut it for TIG practice. That frame is really STRONG. I looked up the patent (US2409784 A ) for that tool. Filed 1943, issued '46, expired in '63.

Fair game to be remade.

Edit: Funny - what a bunch of brainiac's were are - 84 sales, BUILDERS, and no one asked what the difference was between 560 and 561 tools. I'm OK with my purchase, still maybe salvageable.

DaveWelch 06-30-2017 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bones (Post 44321)
Safety wire
will help you fulfill your desire.

Bones

I think this one is more Haiku-ish. I like it.

Fhuber 06-30-2017 09:31 PM

ordered one
 
Great post Pete!
After I watched the video, I ordered one too.








Frank Huber
building an RV-7A

Sam Buchanan 06-30-2017 09:50 PM

Even though the 561 'hooks' are a little farther apart than desired, I found that just one hook is strong enough to hold an Adel clamp closed. Pretty cool tool and one I had never seen before.

blueflyer 07-01-2017 05:55 AM

I couldn't resist....I bought one too. If it helps with the installation of one clamp, it will be worth it.

Hangar 1271 07-03-2017 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueflyer (Post 1184569)
I couldn't resist....I bought one too. If it helps with the installation of one clamp, it will be worth it.

I'm with blueflyer. I ordered just because. If it helps even once, it is wort it. I also appreciate the video. I didn't order until after I found and watched it. Thanks for the input all.


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