http://www.kevincaron.com/MUSeINGS-1007.htmlWHAT'S THAT?
So often, people see something in Kevin's studio and say - well, you know. "What's That?" focuses on a subject that is dear to many peoples' hearts: tools....
Keeping it Together
When you are trying to convince metal to swoop and swerve, twirl and twist, clamps can be your best friend.
A cleco
But sometimes a regular clamp just isn't enough.
That's where the cute little critters called clecos ("KLEE-kos") come in. Kevin learned about them when he was in the Navy, but this handy form of fasteners, which are also called "blind holders," are also used by custom car builders to hold sheet metal parts in place before final welding.
When Kevin began working on Möbius, he knew they'd be handy to help convince the metal to conform to the piece's unusual shape.
To use clecos, you drill a 1/8" hole into the piece on which you are working, then insert the cleco with compression pliers (another special tool, of course!).
Möbius, with clecos attaching it to the frame
When you release the pliers, the cleco springs shut, exerting as much as 20 pounds of clamping pressure. After use, you simply pop open the fastener with the pliers and weld shut the hole. Voila!
Click here for more information about clecos or to buy your own.
If you'd like to know more about a specific tool, let us know - we might have an answer. Email us at info@kevincaron.com
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