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Hawkeye
9th February 2011, 07:01
Went to buy a clamp to find they are asking $80-$90 for them.
Don't particularly want to fork out those kind of $'s for something I'm probably never going to use again.
I'd much rather flick someone some beer for a loaner.
blackdog
9th February 2011, 07:08
Went to buy a clamp to find they are asking $80-$90 for them.
Don't particularly want to fork out those kind of $'s for something I'm probably never going to use again.
I'd much rather flick someone some beer for a loaner.

I've got one in storage in Pram.

I'll dig it out on the weekend and drop it on for ya on the way back.
Paul in NZ
9th February 2011, 07:13
I've got one at home (Kapiti). I can bring it into town tomorrow if it helps?
davebullet
9th February 2011, 07:14
Me too Me too! I got given the thing and have never used it. I'm in J'ville / newlands if that helps.
blackdog
9th February 2011, 07:17
shit you'll have one for each valve at this rate!
davebullet
9th February 2011, 07:23
Damn Hawkeye you drive a hard (free) bargain. Ok - you can borrow my valve clamp and I'll throw in a free woman with the deal - ok?
nudemetalz
9th February 2011, 08:12
Have you got a woman clamp at all, Dave?
davebullet
9th February 2011, 10:43
Have you got a woman clamp at all, Dave?

Apparently scientists are still trying to invent one strong enough to keep the mouth shut :shutup: apparently a woman's ability to open bank accounts is about as strong :shutup: :shutup:
nudemetalz
9th February 2011, 11:30
See what you've started, Hawkeye..... :facepalm: lol
Hawkeye
9th February 2011, 11:43
Damn Hawkeye you drive a hard (free) bargain. Ok - you can borrow my valve clamp and I'll throw in a free woman with the deal - ok?

If I have to take the women then I'll just go buy a clamp. Women are too much trouble.....and cost a lot more..:innocent:

Are you going on the TWWNCR tonight? If you are then I can grab it then. If not, flick me an address in a PM and I'll call and pick it up
Hawkeye
9th February 2011, 21:37
Got a clamp! Thanks Dave and thanks for all the offers guy's
Hawkeye
14th February 2011, 17:15
Ok. So the clamp that Dave kindly loaned me doesn't fit.

Apparently I need one that has an extension on the spring end which allows it to go inside a recess where the springs are.

The first pic is of one similar to Daves. The second is similar to what I need.

Anyone in the Welly region got something....
davebullet
14th February 2011, 19:38
Bugger! Kenny - I think Paul is probably your best bet. IF I remember correctly - if he doesn't have it - you'll never need one.
nudemetalz
15th February 2011, 09:11
I made my own attachment to a clamp which is similar.
Got an alloy tube and cut slots in it. Then used a magnet to prize the colletts out of the valve. Worked a treat as long as I didn't bump it.
Hawkeye
15th February 2011, 09:36
I made my own attachment to a clamp which is similar.
Got an alloy tube and cut slots in it. Then used a magnet to prize the colletts out of the valve. Worked a treat as long as I didn't bump it.

Yeah! I had thought of that method myself. If no one has a clamp available, I may just have to revert to that method.
Paul in NZ
15th February 2011, 11:10
Mine does not have the extension - I usually make something up to suit. Just be careful when you compress it that it does not all collapse n shoot sideways.

If all else failed, we just used to stick something under the valve to hold it closed and push either side of the valve spring with 2 x wooden hammer handles while a mate flicked out the collets - try it, you might be surprised...
davebullet
15th February 2011, 11:53
Mine does not have the extension - I usually make something up to suit. Just be careful when you compress it that it does not all collapse n shoot sideways.

If all else failed, we just used to stick something under the valve to hold it closed and push either side of the valve spring with 2 x wooden hammer handles while a mate flicked out the collets - try it, you might be surprised...

Notice the "mate flick out the collets". It's always good when someone elses fingers are at risk
Hawkeye
15th February 2011, 12:44
Notice the "mate flick out the collets". It's always good when someone elses fingers are at risk

:laugh: By the way Dave, What you got planned for Saturday. I'm looking for someone to 'flick out the collets' :blip::rofl:
davebullet
15th February 2011, 16:42
:laugh: By the way Dave, What you got planned for Saturday. I'm looking for someone to 'flick out the collets' :blip::rofl:

As Vyvyan from the Young Ones would say:
"Yeah, I was a bit worried about that, so I had all mine kicked out before I came round."