source for cheap hose clamps?

[gazzer]

I need 10 or so 4" hose clamps for what will probably be a single use project. HD has them for about $1.50 each. Anyone have a source in the Triangle area for less expensive ones? I have not been over to Harbor Freight, but their web site shows only smaller ones. It would be great if I could find them at less than half a buck apiece. They'll be gunked up with epoxy and thus will most likely be thrown away when I am done.

Thanks

-G

 

[junquecol]

Ten times a buck fifty each equills $15 plus tax. How far could you drive if you bought them for $0.50 each, using four bucks a gallon fuel?

 

[tryingtokeepmyfingers]

Amazon.com: JET JW1022 4" Band Hose Clamp - Each: Home Improvement

 

[Tarhead]

How about some of the really big and thick Cable Ties sold in the HVAC section at Lowe's/HD?

 

[smallboat]

OK-
Hose clamps and epoxy, you've got my attention!
What are you up to?

S

 

[gazzer]

Amazon.com: JET JW1022 4" Band Hose Clamp - Each: Home Improvement

Yep, I saw these but the reviews complaining of stripped threads had me concerned that I wouldn't be able to achieve the clamping pressure I need.

 

[gazzer]

Ten times a buck fifty each equills $15 plus tax. How far could you drive if you bought them for $0.50 each, using four bucks a gallon fuel?

+1 on this. A trip to Raleigh could easily exceed the cost of shipping. I find myself doing more and more shopping on the internet.

I will be off next week and planned to bolster my mileage log, so any resource within 20 miles will be by bike.

-G

 

[gazzer]

OK-
Hose clamps and epoxy, you've got my attention!
What are you up to?

S

I am putting together probably the neatest thing you can make with a table saw:

Constrictor Knot for Birdsmouth Mast Clamping

 

[smallboat]

Nice!

I've never tried hollow spars.
That birds' mouth technique is way cool.
Is it a straight taper?

Looks like you got good advice over on the Woodenboat site.

I've had good luck wrapping long glue ups with split bicycle tubes.
Sounds like you might have some around, if not buy cheap ones and cut them up.
epoxy doesn't stick to them

Might be good to even the pressure between your hose clamps.

 

[FlyingRon]

Last time I was in lowes buying clamps they had a cute little t-handled torque/socket wrench for tightening them (can't pass up getting a new tool).

 

[scsmith42]

Agri-supply in Garner is a good potential spot for the clamps.

 

[McRabbet]

I've used these 4" wire clamps from Redmond Machinery for flexible duct and they are foolproof -- if you need flat SS screw drive clamps, they have those as well.

I have used the wire clamps in both 6" and 4" sizes from these guys for years.

 

[FredP]

Rather than buy cheap one that may cause grief get the good ones and slip them in a piece of tubing or rubber hose. cut a flap on the end and fold it over before you slather on the epoxy. When you are done you will still have good clamps that can be reused for DC pipe or whatever.:thumbs_up