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Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
By:wwfloyd
Date: 4/12/2009, 11:25 am
In Response To: Tools: Spring clamp tips (Jim L)

Don't guys just jam on a short length of appropriate diameter plastic tubing? I think I've seen that in pics.

: I use spring clamps a lot for one-handed clamping but have found that the
: metal quickly cuts through the polyvinyl tips. The clamps then mar the
: wood, especially cedar. I can't find replacement tips anywhere so I
: thought I would ask if anyone else has found a fix for this.

Messages In This Thread

Tools: Spring clamp tips
Jim L -- 4/12/2009, 8:30 am
Pipe insulation tubes
Jay Babina -- 4/15/2009, 8:20 am
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
Doug S -- 4/13/2009, 3:03 pm
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Jim L -- 4/13/2009, 4:47 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 4/14/2009, 12:58 am
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
Paul Lueders -- 4/12/2009, 7:19 pm
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
James -- 4/12/2009, 1:53 pm
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
wwfloyd -- 4/12/2009, 11:25 am
Re: Tools: Spring clamp tips
Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 4/12/2009, 10:33 am