Two clamp tubing tool

[Paul VT]

Has anyone ever converted a single clamp tubing tool to a two clamp? Seems like it would be pretty easy to do. And where can I find a long nut to use for the other clamp? This is the tool I have now. Got it with a bunch of equipment I bought a few years back.
Thanks.
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[whalems]

Never converted one but the "long nut" is called a coupling nut and is available at almost any well stocked hardware store.

[lakeview maple]

You can get the long nut at any hardware store, they use them to connect threaded rod. Cut it with a hacksaw in a couple minutes.

[BreezyHill]

The trick to the conversion will be getting the two grips and couplers welded precisely square to each other so as to not flex the fitting and have a weak spot on the connector body or a weak spot in the tubing.

Good Luck.

[Paul VT]

Thank you for all the info. Will pick up some pieces and give it a try. I think getting it square should be easy. I think if I clamp something in the existing clamp and in the new one then weld.
Thanks again!

[lakeview maple]

Paul , that will work , when I welded up the tool I use that's how I kept it aligned . I clamped a metal rod in both jaws and welded away.

[Paul VT]

So instead of altering my 5/16 tool I built one for 3/16. Have about $35 in stuff I had to buy. (Already had some stuff) and about 2 hrs of my time. Have not painted yet but I'm pretty proud of my accomplishment.
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