Clamptite CLT01 4 3/4 inch Stainless Steel Tool with Aluminum Bronze T-Bar Nut

I can say this is the coolest tool in my toolbox. You can make any clamp size you want. Definitely need a little room to use it, but even if you can’t push the tool all the way over you can push with a flathead screwdriver while cutting the wire to get it almost just as tight as using it properly. Still tight enough for the radiator hoses on my dirt bike that I just could not get to stop leaking with the Honda hose clamps on these aftermarket radiators. Tool is beautiful and I’m sure it will last forever. You will need some practice or patience to get the clamps looking good, but I didn’t find it that hard to do.

Works awesome! Was a great gift for the car mechanic

I've coveted one of these since the first time I saw one demonstrated. I've used mine to repair hoses and add fittings on the end of hoses. I've also used it to clamp supports to failing brackets, braces and shafts. The finished wire clamp is aesthetically pleasing and if the ends are tucked in as the instructions suggest, they DO NOT snag on anything. What held me back for a long time was the price. Seemed kind of steep for what it was. In retrospect, I should have taken the plunge a long time ago. The tool is well made. I would rate it about the same as my Snap-On tools. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? For any mechanic, handyman or maker, Definitely. If you have a mechanic, handyman or maker in your life, here's a tool they might not have that they didn't realize they needed.

I have wanted one of these for at least 10 years since I saw a cool tools review on BoingBoing.com. Still unwillingn to pay this much for a gift to myself, I picked up up for my dad as a Christmas gift. It mostly lives up to my expectations. Pros: Its very well machined from high-quality INOX barstock, threaded rod and brass. Simple and elegant. It looks incredible. Gift worthy. It was smaller than I expected. Cons: The cross-members are roll pins rather than solid SS: a minor cosmetic issue. The knob/threaded rod assembly is not captive to the body of the tool. This means that it can extend and flop around without tension being pulled during use. Does not impede function, but surprised me. I suppose a fixed nut but would require a more complex mechanism. Overall, a beautiful object and a functional well-made tool that will probably never die. Probably too expensive for what it is though.

Very pleased with this tool. The materials and finish align with the price-point. Used it to make clamps for hoses down to 3/8" od, and also for some as large as 5" OD.

Good little hose clamp tool maker or use for other things.

I really couldn’t find much as far as the proper wire size for any specific purpose. I bought two different wire sizes to try. There definitely is a little practice needed to put the wire clamp on fast and efficiently. It was a little awkward at first, but by the third one, it went a little smoother. You need to have enough room to flop the clamp 180 degrees at the end to lock everything in place. The clamp of perpendicular to the clamping piece. Like any tool, you are limited at times to where you can use it. You need to have a little space. I was able to clamp an air line to the back of a plasma cutter without much of a hassle. The fitting, is right at the case of the cutter. It worked pretty good for my first attempts. The hoses seeped air with the normal worm clamps. It’s a very simple process that is awkward until you’re used to it. I’m throwing this in my off - road travel bag. Great sense of security to be able to make any clamp size that could come up.

Works as advertised! Yes, a little tricky to use the first few times, and somewhat cumbersome even with larger diameter hard SS wire. If you want to use larger wire with it, maybe look into some Monel instead of SS aircraft wire. I made some 0.051" clamps for some intercooler hose boots where they passed through the cowl on a Cummins swapped WWII truck. There was no room for T-bolt or worm gear clamps, so this was a great solution for pre-assembly. Note that this device doesn't work in a really tight area because you have to flip the clamp over 180 degrees to close the clamp out. To remove the clamp, just cut the "bridge" with some side cutters. I ordered some .041" SS wire to try with again to see if that goes easier. I'll use my 0.032" for garden hoses and such. The price point IS a little high on them, however to build one yourself, from the stainless materials and brass, your time better not be worth anything and you better plan on making a lot of them. I'm okay with someone making some money on this very useful tool. Watch the video on how to use it. It explains things very well.