best tool for multi-fitting clamps

[tuckermtn]

wondering what everyone else is using to close the ratcheting clamps on the bottom of a fitting like the lapierre super saddle? similar to the multi fitting. if I try it with needle nosed pliers is seems to twist too much. I was thinking of trying some medium sized channel locks but if there is a better option I would be psyched to hear it.

[Mark]

I use channel locks.

[Thad Blaisdell]

channel locks

[peckfarm]

Channel locks, in the hands of a helper...

[Thompson's Tree Farm]

Sounds like a consensus, channel locks:)

[mapleack]

We use the jaws on the deluxe tubing tool.

[cropseyvillemark]

Which tool do you use to atach the 5/16 to the multi-fitting? It seems pretty clumsy with my 2 handed tool. If a 1 handed tool is needed, which one is preferred.

[twobears1224]

channel locks :D

delbert

[farmall h]

Channel-locks. Just remember..if you break the ratchet straps just remove them from the saddle and wire them with your twist-ties.:)

[maple flats]

Channel locks. If your second question is to attach the 5/16 to a record multi-fitting, I just use my hands but it does not work well. I have not found a tool yet that works. Anyone else?

[ToadHill]

Put a short piece of tubing (approx. 12-18") on the multi-fitting at home before you go into the woods. Do it by soaking the end of the tubing in hot water and then just push it on with your hands. When you get into the woods use a two hand tool to put a hooked connector on the other end of the short piece of tubing and connect it to the lateral line. Hope that helps.

Randy

[red maples]

yep same here channel locks!!! 2nd question I use a 1 handed tool. I think I got from the maple guys. I don't have a 2 handed tool. Although it would be nice to have 1 I opted for the 1 hand and love it!!!

[Thompson's Tree Farm]

If you are on vacuum, be careful of using hot water to ease connections. It may allow the tubing to stretch just enough to create minute leaks. Been there and replaced a lot of connections:rolleyes:

[farmall h]

When it comes to installing 5/16" tubing to your multifittings I use the two-handed tool....just clamp your tubing on one side and close the other vise grip and place it over the barbed fitting...close the tool. I make drops the same way and all other repairs. It is slightly awkward at first but you get the feel for it once you have done thousands!:)

[Parker]

I use vise grips for the multifittings and for the 5/16 to saddel I use the one hander,,turrn the barbd entry so it is perpendicular to the wire-mainline.. grab the tubing with the jaws of the tool and put the fork side of the tool on the ridges of the saddle and squeeze

[danno]

I use vise grips for the multifittings and for the 5/16 to saddel I use the one hander,,turrn the barbd entry so it is perpendicular to the wire-mainline.. grab the tubing with the jaws of the tool and put the fork side of the tool on the ridges of the saddle and squeeze

Ditto - I'll also put a foot of mainline scrap in the vice in the shop, drill it for a multifitting and attach the 5/16 with the two handed the same way parker does. Do 20 or 30 of them, throw them in a bag and take them up in the bush.