DIY Hose Clamp Wire Tension Tool for under $3.00 

Hello José Manuel, thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad you found in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck your projects!

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Hello David H, Thank you for your kindness. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. The little tool is super cool to use. Since the original video I've just magnetized the tip and it stays inside the bolt without the need for the slotting, grooving, and bread tie part. Finding a way for it to stay but still be able to rotate was the challenging bit for me. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello AUMM, Thank you for commenting. These wire tension tools are awesome, for sure. I needed to fasten the end of a garden fence to my porch post. I was able to fish the wire through a piece of clear tubing to keep from marring the post and was able to pull off a very strong clamp that was about 9 inches long. You'll find a boat load of uses for it. Best of luck with your projects!

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Hello Elton, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in the video for this simple and useful tool. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello July8xx, thank you for commenting, I'm glad that you found value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects.

Hi Jo Mo, thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found some value in this video. Best of luck to you my friend.

Hello Metalmogul46, Thank you for commenting and kind words. The goal was to put together something simple, low cost, without welding equipment, angle grinding, or need for a lathe. Best of luck with your projects!

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Hello Peter, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your mods!

Hello Deon, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. This tool is very handy and works great. Wishing you abundance with your foundry business.

Hello bertelishaw7577, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello David, Thank you for commenting and kind words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. You're 100% right for me it was the first time I used it to make the connections of my air compressor to my vapor blast cabinet. Best of luck with your projects!

Hi Roger, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. I use some stainless steel drop ceiling wire that has been working well for me. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello Mr. Rickard, Thank you for commenting and your kind words. I'm glad you found value in the video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

@@vbared - Thanks for making this video! I needed a tool for making round clamps and went to a website of a company called Clamptite. They wanted $49.95 for their tool, and it didn't do anything that your tool couldn't do for $3.00. I almost bought their tool, but then I saw your video. Thanks again!

Hello Thomaso De Tinape, Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

Thank you for your kind words, Johan. I'm glad you found some value for time. I encourage you to make one. It has so many uses. Cheers!

Hello Brilliant Design, Thank you for your kindness. I'm glad you found value in these videos for your viewing time. Yeah, I hear you, it was interesting to me as well how little detailed information was available at no charge for putting a system together. At the time I was researching it most systems seemed more complicated then they needed to be. My goal was to get a super basic version working well that I could add the bells and whistles to if the need came up. Best of luck with your build!

Hello Caitlin, thank you for commenting and your kind words. The little tool has been very handy. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello 44Thump, Happy New Year!Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

Haihong Huang, thank you for your kind comment. Aside from hose clamps, I've used it to secure the end of my garden fence to one of my porch posts that I didn't want to drill into.

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Hello Danilo, thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. The little tool is super handy. Best of luck with your projects!

Hi Mike, Thank you for commenting and kindness. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello @168songs, I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. The tool is super handy. I find myself using it all the time for fastening or repairs. Enjoy your weekend :)

Hello 19sloper, Thank you for commenting and kind word. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

@@vbared Got mine made, all from scrap around the house. Thanks again, Victor.

@@19sloper Great job building it, it's super handy for all sorts of clamping needs. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello MusicTheoryEgghead, Thank you for commenting and kind words. Using a nut driver on a drill is a great idea. I'm glad you shared it. Best of luck with your projects!

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Thank you for your words of encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello Dragons Taco, Thank you for commenting and kind words. Best of luck with your projects!

Hi Stuart, Thank you for commenting, I'm glad you found some value from the channel. Either one of the two below will work perfectly for air and water. The PEX fitting worked better for me than the barbed ones. There are two that I use regularly one that I buy at Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/SUSPEND-IT-18-Gauge-300-ft-Hanger-Wire-for-Drop-Suspended-Ceiling-Grids-8851-6/305043844? The other that is a little thinker from Tractor Supply and is used for electric fences: www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/red-brand-galvanized-electric-fence-wire-17-gauge-1320-ft-3600809? Cheers, Victor

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Hello Keith, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

Hi Peter, Thank you for the encouragement. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your build!

Hello Mark, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value in this video for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

Thanks for commenting John, I've thought many time about a lathe. Do you have any recommendation on one for someone with no lathe experience?

@@vbared Lots of videos to watch. Speeds, feeds and angle of tool I would focus on. I would watch ebay for a deal on an atlas or other American lathe. Make sure the tail stock is dialed in, If it's off you will get frustrated. If you want to chat, be happy to help. what size stock do you plan to cut?

Hello Walter, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time. Best of luck with your projects!

Thank you very much!

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Hello 2Lane Blacktop, thank you for commenting. Great suggestions. The rotating tip does bind on me at times. The ball bearing idea is awesome. Do you have any suggestions for a better way to hold the rod in place? The bread tie gets loose and needs to be retightened after several uses. Best of luck with your improved version. Cheers!

@@vbared I've been thinking about that, I figured that might be an issue. Maybe use the side of a small flat file to square off the groove in the rod, then instead of slotting the bolt, drill a small hole and insert a small roll pin. Might not be enough meat to hold the roll pin though. If that is the case, secure a nut to the bolt with J-B weld and drill through both the bolt and nut. I'm not sure what size bolt you used, but moving up one size might also work better for the roll pin idea. 🤔

@@vbared Cut the slot as you did, insert a short piece of roll pin or steel wire and put the unused nut over the slot to capture it. Maybe a BB would work as a bearing or just round the inboard end of the rod. A little antiseize could lube it up...

@@cjspaar2090 That's a great idea, Cj Spaar. Thank you for sharing it. Best of luck with your projects!

@@vbared I think if you stuffed a 1/8" Diameter cylinder Neodymium magnet in the bolt you would get all the retention you need

Hello J, thank you for commenting. Please send a link to yours so I can see the improvements you made.

@@vbared I did not make a video but I may just make picture slides. Pretty much copied your design just the flat bar hole is shorter in length and slit on the round bar (using band saw) instead of holes. Round eyelet instead of "L".

Hello Palmer, Thank you for commenting and your kind word. It's been super handy to have around. No more screw clamps needed. Best of luck with your projects!

Hola Joel, muchas gracias!

Thank you for commenting, Simple Man, simple and budget friendly version was the goal. Cheers!

Thank Roxanne and Mike, The simple little tool has so many fastening uses.

Hello قبل يومين, thank you for commenting! I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time. Thanks for watching!

Hello Ignacio, I'm glad you found some value in this video. Best of luck my friend.

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@@ignaciomarquezdelosrios7128 Gracias Ignacio, Muchas bendiciones para usted y su familia.

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Hello SLRS, Thank you for commenting and awesome tip about the soapy water. I'm sure that will help by allowing the wire to glide on the rubber. best of luck with your mods!

Thank you for commenting, Joni! I'm glad you found some value in this video. I didn't realize how useful a tool like this could be until I made one. This budget version does a great job. Cheers!

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Thanks again K2DO! I used that DIY tool to redo all my clamps in the vapor blaster. Look for the video that I made when I added the foot control air pedal.

Hello Iwantosavemoney, Thank you for commenting and kind words. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Awesome RU-vid name. Best of luck with your projects!

Thank you Chris, I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time. Cheers!

Hello Richard, Thank you for commenting and suggestion. I'm going to have to look at a turnbuckle version.

Hello Daxx, Thank you for commenting and humor.

@@vbared no problem and it’s nice to see clamp tite not get 75-135 for an overpriced kit

Hello JOGO, thank you for commenting. I hear you, it might not work at all in some of the tighter spots in a vehicle. Unfortunately these wire clamps aren't reusable, like wire ties. The big advantage is all the different sizes of clamps that can be made cheaply with just some stainless steel drop ceiling wire that you can buy at Home Depot for under $8.

Thank you Tamie, The bread tie is the weakest part of the tool. The c-clip idea would definitely make that part robust.

I was thinking the same, but I guess it would go over budget to around $3.20 . I can't wait to put one together. Thanks.

Hello Mac Strange, Thank you for commenting! I hope you find many uses for it. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello Patrick, thank you for commenting. Modifying a draw bolt seemed like a simple and inexpensive way to make one with just basic tools. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello Ben, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. I racked my brain with the tip part. Finding a way to attached it while allowing it to rotate was challenging for me. Since the video I've magnetized the tip. It cuts out the whole notching part. Best of luck with your projects!

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You're welcome, Mike. The tool is super handy, enjoy it.

@@vbared What infuriates me is that it does the exact same job has a clamptite tool but costs less than $6.00 where a clamptite tool is $90.00 or more. Where do they get off charging so much?

@@toshikotanaka3249 Yes, I agree with you, In my opinion asking a more reasonable price will increase sales.

Thank you Ravi, for commenting. I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time. Cheers!

Hello Gustav, Thank you for commenting and kind words. It's called a automatic center punch tool. I bought it a long time ago but found this one that appears to be the same. www.tooldiscounter.com/product/lisle-center-punch-automatic-lis30280?msclkid=96edf25c63e81ef0076e901591efb161 Best of luck with your projects!

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Hello A.J., Thank you for commenting and kind words. The threaded bolt needs to turn while the tip that pushes on the wire remains fixed. Best of luck with your projects!

@@vbared aha!

Привет Виктор Калашник, Спасибо за ваши добрые комментарии и отличное предложение. Я буду переделывать его с вашими предложениями. Желаем удачи в ваших проектах!

Hello Fix your boat and more, Thank you for commenting! This little tool will come in handy for many fastening tasks. Cheers.

Hello Rick, thank you for commenting and sharing your version. Magnetizing the tip is the best solution to holding it in place while still allowing the rotation. Great job thinking it up! Best of luck with your projects.

Great idea to magnetize... My tip wouldn't magnetize at all though- may be related to work hardening from flattening the tip? I tried the bread clip, and it doesn't hold that well.

@@DrewanNicholson I just used a big nail cut a slot in the nail head then grind the nail head a bit smaller and cut it down to size then magnetized it.

Hello Rob, thank you for commenting. The tip was a real challenge because it needs to be able to stay engaged to the wire while the bolt rotates around it. I was thinking about maybe a c-clip. JB weld would work if it didn't have to rotate. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello Steve, Thank you for commenting. I've seen split cv boot kits that can be used without having to remove the axle. Those kits will bring a metal screw type band needed to fasten the boot to the axle. www.dormanproducts.com/p-105901-614-700.aspx Best of luck with your repair!

Hello Dicofol, thank you for commenting. I replaced my screw type clamps with these wire versions on all my 125 psi air hoses, and work great for water hoses as well. They have been perfectly reliable thus far, don't snag on anything, and can be made in any size needed. Once you try them you won't go back.

Hello Edward, thank you for commenting. To remove you just cut it, like a wire tie. A coil of stainless wire is very inexpensive and makes many clamps. Cheers!

Hello Edson, Thank you for commenting and your kind words. I'm glad you found some value for your viewing time. This compact tool is very handy. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello Thanh, Thank you for commenting and kind words. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello Cycle Sensei, Thank you for commenting. I noticed that as well when I was looking to buy one. The tool comes in handy all the time. I've used it to fix fences in addition to clamping hoses.

Hello Daxx, The challenge with the end pin is that it needs to rotate freely because it needs to hold on to and press against the wire while still allowing the bolt to turn.

Hola GideonRRR, Gracias por su comento y palabras amables. Mucha suerte con tus proyectos!

Awesome, that's as simple as it gets, like a thick bread tie.

That's basically how safety wire pliers work, but I've found that I end up twisting it a bit too much sometimes and it breaks in the twist.... I've made a tool that creates similar type wire wraps for air and water hoses and it seems to work quite well and I do not tend to break the wire during the tightening... The only problem I've found is that using 18-gauge steel wire when doing very small air lines can get a bit "fiddly"...

Thanks for commenting, the tool is super handy for all kinds of fastening tasks.

Hello Big Red, Thank you for commenting. Yes, 1/8" cobalt drill bit was used to drill into the end of the draw bolt to fit the piece of 1/8" cold rolled steel that was made into the tip. Best of luck with your project.

Hello Potato, Thank you for commenting. Yes, this tool is used in aircraft and automotive so long as you have enough clearance for the tool. Linked below are two models to consider that work the same as the DIY version I made in the video. amzn.to/33Mmf71 amzn.to/3fAxMJy Best of luck with your projects!

Thank you for commenting, Rossco. I'm glad you found some value in this video. Cheers!

Hi Raeffi, I wouldn't take the risk to try it on the high pressure hose of an AC system. Those pressures can reach up to 345 psi. I have personally used them to clamp hoses up to 135 psi.

Я рад, что у вас есть лучший способ держать наконечник. Более длинная вставка, удерживаемая вязкостью масла, является замечательной идеей. Удачи вам во всех ваших начинаниях.

@@vbared Спасибо и Вам здоровья💪

Hello Gilberto, thank you for commenting. I just added these details to the video description. Materials needed: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-8-in-x-12-in-Cold-Rolled-Plain-Round-Rod-800397/204331423 www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-x-20-in-x-3-1-2-in-Zinc-Plated-Draw-Bolt-813708/204273821 www.homedepot.com/p/SUSPEND-IT-18-Gauge-300-ft-Hanger-Wire-for-Drop-Suspended-Ceiling-Grids-8851-6/305043844? www.homedepot.com/p/3M-ScotchBlue-0-70-in-x-60-yds-Original-Multi-Surface-Painter-s-Tape-2090-18EC/100032184 Bread tie = free Tools used: Bench vise - www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-3-in-Heavy-Duty-Cast-Iron-Bench-Vise-with-Swivel-Base-453BV/307606489 Hammer - www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-16-oz-Fiberglass-Claw-Hammer-N-G16CHK/305482224 Hack saw - www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-10-in-Adjustable-Hack-Saw-STHT14039/311327254 Wire cutter - www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-8-in-Diagonal-Cutters-48-22-6508/305554256#product-overview Drill bit - www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-1-8-in-Cobalt-Red-Helix-Twist-Drill-Bit-48-89-2305/203115291 Pliers - www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-6-in-Slip-Joint-Pliers-STHT84401/311367655 Center punch - www.homedepot.com/p/General-Tools-Pocket-Automatic-Center-Punch-87/309724048 Files - www.homedepot.com/p/Gyros-5-1-2-in-Needle-File-Set-6-Piece-49-01406/204627227 Tape measure - www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-LeverLock-25-ft-x-1-in-CC-Center-Tape-Measure-STHT30758L/204624317

Thank you for commenting, Russell. That's sounds like an awesome improvement on mini turnbuckle version. You're right I've found so many uses for the wire clamps myself, and they are super clean looking. Welding has always been on my bucket list of things to learn. Cheers!

Stick welding is cheap to get into... No gas cylinders required. And once you master stick welding, the other processes (MIG and TIG) are just variations on a theme. You can pick up an old-school tombstone buzz box off FB Marketplace or Craigslist for around a C-note. Hit the salvage yard up for some scrap steel to run a few beads and just start doing it. It does take a bit of effort to pick up the skills. But, if you're already into mechanical things, you've got the drive to stick with something until it works.

It's a great idea, Grumpy, cut them all at once. I was thinking about adding a c-clip to it.

@@vbared -- I was wondering why you didn't use a c-clip, but I figured you just wanted to use whatever you had on hand and most people would also have on hand. MIG welding wire is kind of springy though and might make a good homemade c-clip. I used it once to make a c-clip for a car's window crank handle after I dropped the one that came on the vehicle and I couldn't find it after searching for quite awhile. It worked, but for that particular usage, it needed to be thicker than the MIG wire I had on hand.

Hello Big Red, thank you for commenting. I used 18 gauge suspension wire used in drop ceilings. It's just over $8 for 300' which will make many clamps. The link is below: www.homedepot.com/p/SUSPEND-IT-18-Gauge-300-ft-Hanger-Wire-for-Drop-Suspended-Ceiling-Grids-8851-6/305043844? Best of luck with your projects!

Hello Kevin, thank you for commenting. Yes they are and much neater too, nothing to snag on. Many more uses than just clamping hose. Fixing split wooden tool handles, fastening wood or metal fencing just to name a few. Best of luck with your projects!

Hi John, thank you for commenting. You're 100% correct this tool will not work for all situations. Check out this twist version of the tool. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AQAHsh4s-wU.html Best of luck!

Hi Matt, Thank you for commenting! I'm glad you found this video helpful. Happy New Year!

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Thank you for commenting, BAC Soldier. I'm glad you found value for your viewing time. Cheers!

Hello Darrin, Thank you for commenting and suggestion. Since the actual bolt needs to be turned by the ratchet the tip must stay fixed to the wire. It's tricky to explain but when you build it you'll see what I mean. Best of luck with your projects :)

Hi Know it alls, Thank you for commenting. I appreciate your valuable feedback. Best of luck with your projects (:

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Hello Jari, Thank you for commenting. You're right, I've noticed that one round of the wire applies enough pressure for a trouble free seal. The double version like in the video had more pressure on the outside of the clamp than in the center. Best of luck with your projects!

Hello R Chastain, Thank you for commenting. You're right it could have been way better. I mistakenly shot all the video in portrait mode and had to crop it in the editor. That caused the zoomed in and shaky look. I'll work towards improving future videos. Cheers!

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C-клип был бы лучшим способом для меня удержать этот наконечник на месте. Как и вы, я в конечном итоге использовал толстую смазку подшипников для смазки и удержания наконечника. Желаем удачи в ваших проектах

Hello PicoNano, Thank you for your recommendation. I'll work on improving the delivery of the videos. Cheers!

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