Anyone in the Welly region got a cage valve spring clamp I can borrow?

**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

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

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

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

Have you got a woman clamp at all, Dave?

Apparently scientists are still trying to invent one strong enough to keep the mouth shut

apparently a woman's ability to open bank accounts is about as strong

**nudemetalz** · 9th February 2011, 11:30

See what you've started, Hawkeye.....

lol

**Hawkeye** · 9th February 2011, 11:43

Originally Posted by davebullet

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..

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

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

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.