Introduction: Wire Clamp Tool
This is my version of a Wire Clamp Tool.
This is a great tool for making pipe clamps from wire.
The claps made with it are low profile and no snag.
This is a great tool for making pipe clamps from wire.
The claps made with it are low profile and no snag.
Step 1: How I Made It -1
The parts I used.
1. 5" length of 1/2" copper pipe
2. 2 of 1/2" copper end caps.
3. 5" x 1/2" spring. ( I just stretched the spring to get the correct length ).
4. 5" x 3/8" threaded rod. ( look in the electrical conduit section of the hardware store its cheaper ).
5. 5/16" x 1" bolt.
6. 3/8" wing nut.
7. 2 of 5/16" nuts.
8. Old o-ring.
9. 2 of 1/8" x 1 1/4" roll pins.
10. 1of flat washer with 3/8" hole and 1 of spring washer with 3/8" hole and 1/2" diameter.
To Make the tip I took the 5/16" x 1" bolt and clamped the bolt head in a hand drill. I spun it in a counter direction on to a rotating belt sander to get the taper. The notch I made with a small round file. Using a press drill I drilled a1/8" hole just under the bolt head.
The end caps I drilled a 5/16" hole in the center of both and a 1/8" hole on the sides of one cap.
On the 1/2" copper pipe I cut 1/8" x 3 5/8" slot on both sides using a rotary disc cutter. I put the end cap with the side 1/8" holes on the pipe an marked then removed and drilled the holes in the pipe.
To assemble the tip I put the 5/16" bolt tip in the pipe and then the end cap over aligning all the 1/8' holes, then driving the 1/8" roll pin through with a hammer.
1. 5" length of 1/2" copper pipe
2. 2 of 1/2" copper end caps.
3. 5" x 1/2" spring. ( I just stretched the spring to get the correct length ).
4. 5" x 3/8" threaded rod. ( look in the electrical conduit section of the hardware store its cheaper ).
5. 5/16" x 1" bolt.
6. 3/8" wing nut.
7. 2 of 5/16" nuts.
8. Old o-ring.
9. 2 of 1/8" x 1 1/4" roll pins.
10. 1of flat washer with 3/8" hole and 1 of spring washer with 3/8" hole and 1/2" diameter.
To Make the tip I took the 5/16" x 1" bolt and clamped the bolt head in a hand drill. I spun it in a counter direction on to a rotating belt sander to get the taper. The notch I made with a small round file. Using a press drill I drilled a1/8" hole just under the bolt head.
The end caps I drilled a 5/16" hole in the center of both and a 1/8" hole on the sides of one cap.
On the 1/2" copper pipe I cut 1/8" x 3 5/8" slot on both sides using a rotary disc cutter. I put the end cap with the side 1/8" holes on the pipe an marked then removed and drilled the holes in the pipe.
To assemble the tip I put the 5/16" bolt tip in the pipe and then the end cap over aligning all the 1/8' holes, then driving the 1/8" roll pin through with a hammer.
Step 2: How I Made It - 2
Next I took the 5" x 3/8" threaded rod and drilled a 1/8" hole at the one end.
I drilled out 3/8" holes in the two 5/16" nuts ( I use them as centering spacers ).
To assemble place the o-ring on the threaded rod end with the 1/8" hole in it. Next the two 3/8" spacer nuts. Placed the the rod with the nut in the pipe and drive the 1/8" roll pin through the slot and rod. next put the spring in the pipe around the rod.
I drilled out 3/8" holes in the two 5/16" nuts ( I use them as centering spacers ).
To assemble place the o-ring on the threaded rod end with the 1/8" hole in it. Next the two 3/8" spacer nuts. Placed the the rod with the nut in the pipe and drive the 1/8" roll pin through the slot and rod. next put the spring in the pipe around the rod.
Step 3: How I Made It - 3
I took the spring washer and twisted it to make a flat washer that fits inside the end cap and put this over the pipe.
Next the flat washer and then the wing nut on the rod.
The End
Next the flat washer and then the wing nut on the rod.
The End
Step 4: How to Use It.
