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    Default New 2 handed tool on 1 hand clamp

    Hey all,

    I built this last month and finally got some pics to show you all. It was designed just like some of the self built 2 handed tools but on the one handed clamp that I have seem some others do on here. I wanted to do it this way so that I could have one free hand to hold the fitting. I have used it on a couple new runs of 3/16 and so far it has worked great.

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    Camp Wokanda
    Peoria Park District

    2023 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, sap storage shack w/ 1100 gallon tank - 123 gallons
    2022 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, homemade vac filter & water jacket canner - 104 gallons
    2021 - 215 on 3/16 shurflo, added 2nd membrane to RO - 78 gallons
    2020 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, upgraded hp pump on RO - 66 gallons
    2019 - 150 on 3/16 shurflo, Deer Run 125 dolly RO - 73 gallons
    2018 - 120 on 3/16 shurflo, 2x6 raised flue w/hood, homemade arch w/ AUF & AOF - 34.5 gallons

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    I really like the idea of using a quick clamp as the base for the tubing tool. I'm curious why you have the two bolts welded on, are they just as guide rods to keep everything aligned?

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    Nice idea! It may work a bit smoother if you move the location of the tubing clamps closer to the clamp bar. That will reduce the friction that is working against you as you apply force to the fitting. Should stay lined up a bit better too.
    John
    2x8 Smokylake drop flue with AOF/ AUF
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    Eden Prairie, Minnesota

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cjadamec View Post
    I really like the idea of using a quick clamp as the base for the tubing tool. I'm curious why you have the two bolts welded on, are they just as guide rods to keep everything aligned?
    Ya the biggest issue with the tool was attaching the vise base to the clamp. It doesnt keep very straight with tension so those work as a guide to keep it closer to straight
    Camp Wokanda
    Peoria Park District

    2023 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, sap storage shack w/ 1100 gallon tank - 123 gallons
    2022 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, homemade vac filter & water jacket canner - 104 gallons
    2021 - 215 on 3/16 shurflo, added 2nd membrane to RO - 78 gallons
    2020 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, upgraded hp pump on RO - 66 gallons
    2019 - 150 on 3/16 shurflo, Deer Run 125 dolly RO - 73 gallons
    2018 - 120 on 3/16 shurflo, 2x6 raised flue w/hood, homemade arch w/ AUF & AOF - 34.5 gallons

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    Quote Originally Posted by RileySugarbush View Post
    Nice idea! It may work a bit smoother if you move the location of the tubing clamps closer to the clamp bar. That will reduce the friction that is working against you as you apply force to the fitting. Should stay lined up a bit better too.
    Ya if I ever remake it I will probably do something like that
    Camp Wokanda
    Peoria Park District

    2023 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, sap storage shack w/ 1100 gallon tank - 123 gallons
    2022 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, homemade vac filter & water jacket canner - 104 gallons
    2021 - 215 on 3/16 shurflo, added 2nd membrane to RO - 78 gallons
    2020 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, upgraded hp pump on RO - 66 gallons
    2019 - 150 on 3/16 shurflo, Deer Run 125 dolly RO - 73 gallons
    2018 - 120 on 3/16 shurflo, 2x6 raised flue w/hood, homemade arch w/ AUF & AOF - 34.5 gallons

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