Hose Clamps for segment glue ups

[Robert Edington]

I've never used hose clamps in segmenting glue ups. But, I've never used a Wedgie sled and a Wedgie's before either. I feel now, I can glue up an entire ring in one setting. Before I used the rub joint method, pair, pair of pairs of pairs, half rings, then rings etc.

I've been over thinking this new method, and watching YouTube videos, and a lot of people use hose clamps. I guess I've been missing something.

Where do you get them?
What size do you get?

I know they link them together. But the prices vary widely, and I am sure the quality does as well.
I've seen from $.69 to $3.00 for a 4" Stainless clamp.
Where do you get yours?

Thanks
RP

[Edward Weingarden]

Try an auto parts store or hardware store.

[Tim Boger]

Hey Robert,


I get my clamps on ebay, need to hunt for the "quick release" type ... much easier.

Once you have a means to cut accurate segments, gluing the complete ring is the way to go ... at least it works fine for me. I use the Incra 5000 sled on my table saw and it never fails to repeat the correct angle cut after cut.

Tim

Don't remember the prices but you can find them that go from a couple of inches to 12 or so ... that's what you want.

I've never used hose clamps in segmenting glue ups. But, I've never used a Wedgie sled and a Wedgie's before either. I feel now, I can glue up an entire ring in one setting. Before I used the rub joint method, pair, pair of pairs of pairs, half rings, then rings etc.

I've been over thinking this new method, and watching YouTube videos, and a lot of people use hose clamps. I guess I've been missing something.

Where do you get them?
What size do you get?

I know they link them together. But the prices vary widely, and I am sure the quality does as well.
I've seen from $.69 to $3.00 for a 4" Stainless clamp.
Where do you get yours?

Thanks
RP

[Bill Bulloch]

I get mine from Lee Valley. They sell a kit with a 13 foot band and fasteners. With this you cut them to the size you need. I like them because I do some glue ups that are up to 18" in diameter, so I can get 6 clamps this size. They sell two sizes a 1/2" and a 3/8" wide band. I don't recommend the 3/8" because it is too flimsy and only good for real small rings; you can use rubber bands for those.

[Brian Brown]

Don't buy the cheapies from the big box stores. They are flimsy, tear apart easily and only cause frustration. I don't recall the brand, but I bought some from a high quality hardware store here, and they work well. They cost about 4X as much.

[John King]

I use Breeze Industrial Products Corporation Hi-Torque clamps. Available in a large variety of sizes. Check out specs at http://www.normaamericasds.com/sites/default/files/product_pdfs/Breeze%20Hi-Torque.pdf. I order from Parts Systems Vehicle Parts & Accessories. Check them out at http://www.partssystems.com/shd-hi-torque-hose-clamp.html. - John

PS - Remember that clamps can be joined to achieve required diameter. I put together a clamp portfolio that allows me to clamp ring diameters up to 12" with no more than two clamps. - J

[Justin Stephen]

I second the recommendation of getting 1/2" clamps instead of 3/8". The 3/8" can work, but they are almost not worth the annoyance. Most of mine are Ideal brand.

One tip for easily tightening or loosening them is to have an electric screwdriver with a nut driver of the size of the tightening hexnut/screwhead. Don't bother using a flathead screwdriver to tighten them as it is obnoxious. If you must go manual, use a manual nutdriver instead. I don't recall the hexnut size but it is a normal one and fairly consistent across most brands of hose clamps.

Also, to reiterate what John King said, yes, you can combine clamps together. Do it all the time.

[Bob Coates]

I have a mixture of them but like the "quick release" type. I get them at auto parts store and are up to 12" diameter. For really big stuff you can put them together.
Bob

[Jim Barkelew]

I bought a nice selection from McMaster-Carr. They had them up to 20 inch diameter in quick release. No more connecting them together. I don't remember what they cost but the more I use them, the cheaper they get.

I found that clamps bought at various local stores may not mesh together well because they are made by different manufacturers. Very frustrating running into that problem during a glue up.

Jim

[Greg Just]

In the midwest I shop for them at Menards. I get the ones in the plumbing department as they are much better than the ones sold in the HVAC department

[Dirk Hoogendoorn]

Personally I use the hose clamps from wherever I can get the best deal, I use them for segmented staves used them for Christmas ornaments, but the secret is proper joints then you don't have to squeeze the crap out of the joints.350967

[Bert Delisle]

Check out an industrial insulation supply outlet. They have screw style clamps for removable insulation on piping. They have various sizes to fit small and large bore pipe cladding. Most have quick latch/release so tightening is minimal.

[Bill Jobe]

Some stainless steel clamps do not have stainless screw.

[Robert Edington]

Thank you for all your replies. I decided to order the Ideal Snap Lock type. I also got an assortment of rubberbands.
RP

[Peter Fabricius]

Personally I use the hose clamps from wherever I can get the best deal, I use them for segmented staves used them for Christmas ornaments, but the secret is proper joints then you don't have to squeeze the crap out of the joints.350967


Nice staved birdhouse, Dirk!
Peter F.

[Justin Stephen]

I bought a nice selection from McMaster-Carr.

While I am sure I bought different ones than you, I did buy some McMaster-Carr hose clamps (regular worm drive) a few years ago to bolster my mostly Ideal-branded inventory. I did not like them for a rather quirky reason. As I mentioned above, I use a nutdriver to tighten and loosen the clamps. On the McMaster clamps, the bolt head is way to close to the band, so there isn't enough room to easily squeeze the body of the nutdriver between the edge of the bolt head and the band. The Ideals don't have that problem. Too bad as McMaster's prices are awesome.