Homemade Tubing Tool 3/16-5/16

[jwith]

After looking at the overpriced tubing tools, we decided to make our own tool. Cost: < $10. We bought two (2) vice grips from Harbor Freight ($3.99/each). All the other material, (~40") of 1" stock, (5x) 5/16 bolts & nuts, and (2x) 3/8" rod coupling nut, we had on hand. With a couple hours of work here is the tool we created:

https://preview.ibb.co/c8qoox/tubing_tool_1.jpg
https://preview.ibb.co/bYB6ac/tubing_tool_2.jpg

Vice Grips:
https://image.ibb.co/jVEsFc/63867_I.jpg
https://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-curved-jaw-locking-pliers-63867.html (https://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-curved-jaw-locking-pliers-63867.html)

Coupler Nut

https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/83a7de97-2e4b-4d16-b206-ed43cef1f88a/svn/everbilt-rod-coupling-nuts-822281-64_1000.jpg
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-16-tpi-Zinc-Rod-Coupling-Nuts-822281/204337391 (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-16-tpi-Zinc-Rod-Coupling-Nuts-822281/204337391)

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[johnpma]

Nice job!!! How does it work?

[DMF]

Very nice. I made my own last year as well. Slightly different design.