Quick survey of 3/32" cleco prices

Bullseye · #1 02-01-2011, 07:47 PM

I decided last night that I am going to "every other" cleco my wings before matchdrilling.

That means I need a few hundred more clecos, and at that quantity, it's going to make sense for me to shop around.

Here's what I found for prices...am I missing anyone?

3/32" Spring Cleco Prices
Aircraft Spruce - $0.43, plus shipping
Avery Tools - $0.42, free shipping over $95, per wingnut
Brown Tools - $0.44, 0.42 if >100, free shipping >$95
Cleveland Tools - Website is not working...
Vans Aircraft - $0.40, plus shipping
The Yard Store - $0.40, free shipping >$100.
PlaneTools.com - $0.79...WHAT?!!
Aircraft Tool Supply - $0.49, plus shipping.
Innovative Tooling Services - $0.35..free shipping >$100.

UPDATE: Just found Innovative Tooling. The picture on the page for 3/32" doesn't show a silver cleco, but I'm assuming they just used the same picture. Just placed my order, we'll see how they are when they arrive.

Another UPDATE: Clecos arrived, and they are great. Jump down to my later post here to read more.

OLD: Looks like the yard store wins...they used to have bulk used clecos in 3/32" size for $25 per 100, but I called today and they are out. I'll have to order new clecos, but bummer they are still $0.40 each. (By the way, who gets off selling clecos for $0.79 each?)

Anyone have any better sources for a few hundred silver clecos?

Wingnut · #2 02-01-2011, 08:21 PM

for online orders over $95.00. I just ordered more clecos from them in the past week (those and a half dozen other things I found I needed as I go along!).

Sparky · #3 02-01-2011, 08:23 PM

Have you tried eBay?

Bullseye · #4 02-01-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

Have you tried eBay?

I did a few small searches, but everything I found either included cleco pliers or was a little more expensive after shipping. Any specific auctions i should look at?

datsclark · #5 02-01-2011, 10:57 PM

Wow, i just did the same search today. I didn't quite to quite as many sites, but did notice the sale at Avery, .42 down from .45.

I think Andrew, you and I are about at the same place building wings! I realized that i'd soon need a lot more if I were going to be doing both wings at the same time. I ended up buying from Avery since I've been really happy with everything I've bought there before. I also threw in a handful of drill bits--can't have enough 30s and 40s.

BrownTool · #6 02-02-2011, 12:48 AM

Just for the record and to clarify our pricing on USA manufactured spring clecos...

Our prices for common size spring clecos are as follows:

1-99 pieces .44 each
100-999 pieces .42 each
1000 & Up .41 each
http://www.browntool.com/Default.asp...,ProductNumber

And, we offer FREE shipping to ANY ADDRESS in the USA (including APO, FPO, Alaska, Hawaii) for orders over $95 that are paid with a credit card.

Michael Brown
Brown Aviation Tool Supply Co.
Oklahoma City, OK USA
www.browntool.com

rjtjrt · #7 02-02-2011, 03:31 AM

Sometime long ago someone in another thread said Wedge-lok brand cleco's were desirable compared to other brands. From memory ?smoother spring action.

I am about to order cleco's and had decided to go for Wedge-lok but wonder if this is true, or just personal preference/urban myth.

Are they are all just OK anyway irrespecive of brand/manufacturer if from a reputable supplier like all those above, and it is not worth the effort to get one brand over another.
John

Bullseye · #8 02-02-2011, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BrownTool

And, we offer FREE shipping

Thanks, Michael. I must have missed it on your site. I updated the price in my OP.

Christopher Murphy · #9 02-02-2011, 05:51 AM

I haven't bought clecos in a long time but when I did, I found that you get what you pay for in that the cheaper ones I bought were of poor quality and many of them would not even pull down. Cleco is a brand and I would stick with those.

Chris M

az_gila · #10 02-02-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rjtjrt

Sometime long ago someone in another thread said Wedge-lok brand cleco's were desirable compared to other brands. From memory ?smoother spring action.

I am about to order cleco's and had decided to go for Wedge-lok but wonder if this is true, or just personal preference/urban myth.

Are they are all just OK anyway irrespecive of brand/manufacturer if from a reputable supplier like all those above, and it is not worth the effort to get one brand over another.
John

I have a mix of Wedge-lok and ATS.

The wedge-lock ones are actually shorter, but have a better spring and the gripping part is formed better... It is noticeable.