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Old 07-25-2008, 02:03 AM
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Default Wire Bundle Lacing Tape (flat wax impregnated nylon string)

There was an old clamp from Adel
Installin' it was a pain
I tied it with twine
To keep it in line
An' it never gave trouble again

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Old 07-25-2008, 09:39 AM
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When trying to hold adel clamps flat
I soon found it very true that
It was hard on the fingers
And caused quite a few 'zingers'
Until I used a hemostat.

My only reservation about the modified vice grips (aside from the price) is that they wouldn't go in some of the places I've had to put clamps. However, it's still a great idea. I think I have a worn pair of needle-nose grips around here that would do the trick a little better.
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Old 07-25-2008, 11:31 AM
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If you can find an Allis clamp, it's even better than a hemostat. . .
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Old 07-25-2008, 11:42 AM
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This tool looks like it's worth the price...here is the thread

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=32352
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Old 07-25-2008, 06:35 PM
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Default There once was a builder named Lace...

There once was a builder named Lace
Who built at a very quick pace
In a rush to complete
Some wiring quite neat
The adel nuts launched into space
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Old 07-25-2008, 08:29 PM
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Default poor attempt

there once was a clamp called adel
that most people just called o'****
try as the might
they couldn't get it tight
it the end they just said "oh well."
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Old 07-26-2008, 12:40 PM
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I posted back when this thread started about buying the line pliers. I have since discovered that in most cases I can't get the pliers into the locations I most need to install the Adel clamps. I've been using the safety wire method but the hacksaw blade sounds like something I may try.
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Old 07-26-2008, 06:11 PM
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Talking The Two Needle Nose Vice Grip Adel Clamp Method

I have really improved on these, what used to take 45 minutes I can do in 5-10 minutes now.

Basically I start with the larger adel clamp, and use an awl and a needle nose vice grip (NNVG) to get it tight, holes aligned and held in place with the NNVG on the mount side of the holes, not blocking the holes. You may have to sequentially clamp with two NNVG while you work the awl to line up the holes. I usually do this with one, releasing it slightly to tighten the jaws or align the holes.

Then you get your second (usually smaller) adel clamp and work your second clamp so it has the bolt in it and use the other NNVG to with one jaw on the head of the bolt and the other on the edge of the original clamp. Don't try to get far enough in to start the nut, just far enough to have the bolt though 3-4 adel clamp holes; otherwise you will be using to much force to easily release the one jaw of the first NNVG that is now between the adel clamps.

Now, without dislodging the 2nd NNVG, pull out the first NNVG that is trapped. Use it to take the final bite between the bolt head and the original adel clamp. You should have two adel clamps held perfectly in place with the bolt fully seated ready for a nut.

I am talking the small NNVG here, about as long as your hand.

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Old 06-26-2017, 10:49 AM
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Default Hemostats for the win

Just can't say enough about how much easier these things make working with the adel/cushion clamps.

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Old 06-26-2017, 12:54 PM
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I squeeze the clamps shut with what ever tool it takes, with a bolt in the hole. Then take a bit of safety wire and wire the clamp shut, remove bolt and you are ready to go. I often will tuck the tail of the safety wire out of the way and leave it on the clamp. This makes future adjustments or maintenance a lot easier.
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