Best spring clamps according to redditors

A stack of coins, a cool rock you've found, painter's tape, a non-toxic fishing weight, tiny clamps, a calibration weight, or just have a friend hold it down.

Hangers with clips (Either alone or on the hanger). On the hanger is fun because you can usually slide them towards or away from each other, and the tension will hold them a bit in place.

Vice grips - the weight can be really satisfying

Binder clips - even better are the ones with the magnet on the end!

Alligator cilps

Jumper cables, but probably need some heavy padding.

Chopsticks and tight (small) rubber bands.

Almost anything with "clip" or "clamp" in the name. So, for instance, if you have those heavy-duty clamps that get used to hold down a tablecloth at an outdoor picnic, that can be fun. Or woodworking clamps.

There are also things you can do to up the intensity even with gentle things. Ex: after the clothespins have been on a while, turn them 90 degrees. Or go more for the edge of the nipple rather than the base. Or get a spatula/paddle and slap your nipples to get them tender first.

You can really have fun with anything that squeezes. I remember as a kid using two clipboards. It was tough to get the nipple in, but was a fun sensation.

Hope that gives you some ideas!

A few ideas to reduce "through the door" noise.

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1. The AcousticDoor - it's a rollup baffle and insulation you install over your door and drop it when you want to make teh shexy. The outer layer is reflective and the interior core is designed to attenuate (block) 30 dB of sound, which translates to approximately 87% of sound, depending on what the sound source is - low and sub frequencies are more difficult to block but the shriller more treble stuff is easy . Figure your screaming wife is approx 90db which is a train whistle at 500ft and this knocks it back to 60 which is an electric toothbrush - now 45 bells is still enough to wake someone (in close proximity - same room) and this is still 15 over that so additional steps may be necessary. See # 2.
   
2. The Muzo - active soundfield generator that cancels and nullifies noise coming through the wall , door, ceiling etc - it uses reverse phase tech to detect and analyze the sound coming through the wall and puts out sound 180 degrees out of phase and cancels out the sound. You put this on the other side of your door , wall or ceiling.
   
3. A cheaper version of the above is to hang a thick comforter on eyehooks or alligator clamps like they use in photo studios to cover the entire door and frame, a thick towel under the door and rainy mood or similar "white noise app" on your cell phone or small bluetooth speaker midway between source of screaming and your door. If necessary, use multiple phones and speakers using different types of rain or white noise about 6 feet before the door - maybe even even some complimentary music as the "final stage" filter but it's all firing directly AT the source. Then pull up netflix on a tablet or other device and fire those speakers directly into the door from a few inches away or even have the device actually leaning on the door so the sound transfers directly to the wood of the door and causes the door itself to vibrate - you don't have to overdo it - just enough so you can hear the "TV" through the door 3-5 feet away on the other side. Should do the trick. If not, add another white noise generator on the other side of the door, run it low so you don't hear it more than 6 feet away but that will kill any residual noise coming through the door.
   
4. If not - just fucking gag her and really do some next level Dr. Demento shit on her - I suggest a Hitachi Magic Wand. On second thought ...yeah - do that anyway. I read in a friends Cosmo mag that the white tip (little bigger than a golf ball) fits PERFECTLY nuzzled just inside and then you ramp it up towards the back of her belly which stims the Gspot and the entire "roof" of the area which also stims the clitoris from behind. Keep it on low until she's screaming into your hand/gag whatever and then flip it to high and hang on.
   
5. Tell her Reddit says HI.

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I use spring clamps llike these to hold the layers on the table. I got mine at a hardware store.

On our jobs we use a series of heavy-duty clamps and gorilla tape. Both are incredibly strong and load-bearing. It all depends where you're mounting it. But for trees some rope and clamps would probably suffice. Tieing and securing rope roughly where you want the tarp to attach to the tree (probably above a branch would be best to prevent potential sag), then securing the sheeting to the rope using the clamps. When necessary, or to create channels for water to flow, the gorilla tape might come in handy.

We're normally attaching to nearly paper thin sheet-metal so a tree I think should be fairly simple.

I'd recommend something else. i bought those and the stupid orange things break off real easy and make the clamp useless.

I use the metal ones with the rubber caps, the rubber things can slide off and get lost leaving you with something kinda sharp that might rip your tapestry when wind or rain put strain on it but still useful and can be repaired with duct tape

Alligator Clips


Skewers

You can buy a box of 100 on amazon for $13

Https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B647W3G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Tfe3Ab2E9M90B

buy an ESD bracelet and use it while building -> https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Static-Wrist-Straps-Anti-Static/dp/B017164JHA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=348E7SS3Y87Q7&keywords=esd+wrist+strap&qid=1558670665&s=gateway&sprefix=esd+%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

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be extra careful while installing the cpu, otherwise it's basically legos ( aside from picking the right parts :P )

Touch something that's grounded before you touch a component. If you're in a country with good electrical standards a tap is usually a good option. If you're not sure you could always invest in a grounding strap but that's kinda overkill.

I'm a brand new woodworker also doing furniture/cabinet type projects and just loaded up on a beginner set of clamps. This is what I got:

From Harbor freight:

4x 12" quick release

4x 24" quick release

2x 48" F-style bar clamp

2x 60" F-style bar clamp

And this box of assorted spring clamps (they're decent.. not great) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0109K8F3O/

It was actually a good starter setup, I've used everything and haven't run into too many situations yet where I didn't have enough. I use the large spring clamps and 12" clamps the most by far, I need more of those. More often than not, I use the 24" clamps because I ran out of 12". And sometimes I use the 12's for small things that I'd prefer to have 6" clamps for, but I don't have any.. so I need some of those.

Whenever I do run out of clamps in the sizes I need, I end up cobbling together some kind of setup with scrap wood and work with what I have. Don't worry if you don't have enough, you'll figure something out to get you by and you'll know what else you need to get.

Tamiya, Mr.Hobby, Rust-Oleum, Krylon (Results may vary when not using hobby specific spray paint).

Clips can be found on Amazon or the electronic/wiring section of your hardware store. If you can wait for shipping buying them on eBay from China will result in more for less. I picked up 300 for around $10.

Sticks are bamboo BBQ skewers that can be found in the BBQ/Outdoor section of your local department store. I usually get 100 for around $1 (USD).

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Combination of alligator clips (you can find plenty on amazon, I will post the one I used in the link below) and bamboo sticks (which you can find in the BBQ / outdoor sections at Walmart and the likes) with a styrofoam box will be immense help for you to spray paint with ease.

Alligator Clips

Alternative, you can assemble the kit, identify the pieces that you want to spray paint individually and the pieces that will be covered, and figure out which pieces you do not have to paint individually.

I have a video I just shot heading to YouTube soon that should help. For now, the advice about using the notches is the best. I rarely pin. I use clips .

Basic outline:

1. Clip at all known alignment points (edges and notches)
   
2. Pull fabric straight between two clips, find center, clip again.
   
3. Repeat until the whole seam is complete

I love seeing this.

After witnessing the fuck show that is the headphone stand market, some of which cost $20 just to end up damaging the headband due to shit design, I bought a 4-pack of plastic clamps for $6. Now I have 1 headphone stand that works marvelously and 3 clamps.

https://www.amazon.com/EACHPOLE-Improvement-Projects-Photography-APL1766/dp/B074XHPK85

If I do get a bungee, I'll probably get a clone off ebay or attach one of thems to the bottom of my monitor

Some dogs are gulpers, some are chewers. I have two small (8kg) dogs. One gently and slowly chews everything he eats and the other inhales food and gulps it all down. With the gulper, I feed partially frozen to help slow her down. You can also buy plastic clamps like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-tech-S2955-6-Inch-Plastic-3-Piece/dp/B004TRQJVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502140551&sr=8-1&keywords=plastic+clamp to hold onto the food. This will make them take their time, tear and chew :)

Hold the tube in place with a clamp for piece of mind. Doesn't have to be that one, any type will do.

This is actually a cheap fix if all you want to do is replace the front main seal and are willing to put in a couple of hours. I would, if I were you, because I wouldn't want want burning oil fumes coming in through my ventilation system.

You have to remove the timing belt and then the crank sprocket should come off with a little bit of wiggling. The main seal is right behind it and will take a little work to get out (I get them out with dental picks, miniature pliers, and judicious use of a small torch to burn the rubber), but the new one just presses in after you lube it.

You can get an aftermarket seal from RockAuto for $3 plus shipping.

The instructions in mklimbach's link are pretty good, but your car will actually be way easier than that because it has a SOHC engine -- take a look at these instructions for something that's going to be more like your car.

A couple notes:

The tensioner on your car mounts differently from the ones in both of those writeups, but you'll figure it out just fine.

Also, I find it helpful to use a soft plastic spring clamp to hold the belt in place on the cam sprocket.

If your car has a manual transmission, that really simplifies tightening and loosening the crank bolt, because all you have to do is put the transmission in 5th gear and set the parking brake, and the engine won't be able to turn.

Finally, if you don't know when the timing belt was last changed, you might consider replacing it in this process. I don't remember whether your car's timing belt replacement interval is 60,000 miles or 100,000 miles, but either way it seems to make sense if you're hoping for another 100,000 miles from it. If the timing belt breaks the engine should survive (because it's a non-interference design), but you'll need a tow, which may well cost as much as the parts. Consider the water pump too. It's all easy to get to in this process, and RockAuto has pretty cheap prices. You could probably do it all for around $200.

You and your friend can do this. This is one of the easiest cars to replace the front main seal on.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XJ71JL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A233171VYE4GM1&psc=1

These are ones I'll probably be buying

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0763ZZTP9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_63J1BbRR48NW5

Yeah, kind of. It has the same function, but the ones I remember came up in the suggestions: A set
Thanks!

I use one of these. I clamp it to the tire or to the downtube and the handles keep the wheel from turning.

clip-on mount, good for backpacks, music stands, belts, anything similar. It does a pretty good job.

Spring clamp. Stick a curved adhesive mount on it and you've got yourself a great clamp mount. A hell of a lot cheaper than the GoPro branded version.

A GoPole or similar. I've got an extending version that I snagged from Best Buy. It does a nice job and is probably the most useful accessory I've got.

Brunton All Day battery. Only fits on a few cases, is not waterproof, but has a ton of battery life. Also, you can charge your phone from it.

I'm sure there's more, but I use these almost every time I use my H3+

I forget about patterns sometimes, thank you!

These are what I use. The rubber helps on slippery material.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D3XNLDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ky.QCbR5NCTWT

I believe I have finally decided on my first Gunpla, the HG Age II Magnum and want to make sure the items I have added to my Amazon cart are ideal or not for a beginner/future use for HG and MG kits. The list is as follows:

• Gundam Model Builder's Cutting Mat 12"x9"
  
• Findfly 9Pcs Gundam Model Tool Kit
  
• Gundam Marker Value Set
  
• Mr. Super Clear Flat Spray
  
• Bamboo Skewers
  
• Alligator Clips
  
• ScotchBlue Painter's Tape
  
• Styrofoam Blocks
  
  I know that this sub has a list of tools and tutorials, but because I'm trying to budget, I was thinking no more than $100 would be ideal for me to start with. Since I'm beginning with HG models, I don't think I need a full set of Gundam markers, but if it's needed/required/highly suggested, I might pick them up as well.
  
  So I have read and seen that top coating and panel lining are essential for MG models to make them pop. Are they just as essential for HG model kits? Looking at pictures of the Age II Magnum I'm planning on getting from Amazon, it doesn't seem to have a lot of indents for panel lining. Of course, I could be wrong and be blind as a bat. If I don't do any sort of panel lining, is it still a good idea to add a top coat regardless?
  
  Also, how soon can one get into MG kits? I was originally going to jump straight into either the MG GM Sniper II or the RX-78-2 Ver 3.0 but after doing some research over the past few days, I've decided I'll be doing a few HG's to begin with as I haven't built model kits since I was like 7 or 8 with my dad. I'm thinking after the Age II Magnum, I was thinking about getting either the HG Double O Diver or the HG 00 Shia Qan[T]. Maybe after I complete the 3 HG's I've listed, is it possible to jump to the the GM Sniper II?
  
  TL;DR:
  
  

• Are the items I have listed a good starting point?
  
  
• Is a full set of Gundam Markers a necessity for HG/beginners?
  
  
• Are panel lining and top coatings important for HG model kits?
  
  
• Is it okay to use top coat on an HG model if no panel lining is used?
  
  
• Edit Do people usually top coat the accessories? I can't seem to find any info on that.
  
  
• What color panel lining pens do people normally use based on different parts of Gunpla's?
  
  
• What level of skill should one be at before getting into MG model kits?
  
  

Twin sheets are usually ~5ft x 8ft, so two of them hung side by side would work. Walmart has individual sheets (make sure they're flat, not fitted) for like $5. You can also get some sturdy spring clamps like these for holding the sheets up. Just make sure the jaw size will fit around your pole.

Dollar store clamps, I got 30 clamps ranging from these little guys to clamps big enough to hold a fender on a car (I actually got them for working on cars, not models but here we are) in a bag about 15 years ago.

Amazon has several versions available

I used this set this year:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0109K8F3O

Fine but the little tips tended to fall off. Still work without the tips but not as well. Plenty strong to hold up even heavy tarps.

I just ordered this set, look sturdier, should last years and has rubber coated tongs so it won't tear anything up:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7ZSPRY

I got them for putting up large heavy tarps to augment our canopies, though. Extra large (2") binder clips work fine for light tapestries.

iExcell 100 Pcs 2"/51mm Steel Alligator Clips Crocodile Clamps,Silver Tone Nickel Plated, Come in a Plastic Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B647W3G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WHD1BbYJWS9W3
Where I got mine

The prime lens camera is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 running a Sigma 350963 60mm F2.8 DN. Its mounted to a GFM MK-1, which is then perched on a microphone stand and held in place by spring clamps. A plastic bag on a string filled with a several cans of fruit provided to me by u/ImAddictedToPorn is hung at the end of one of the tripod legs provides counterweight for the weight of the outstretched camera. At the base of the mic stand are bags of rock salt inside custom bags sewed by u/username2201 .

The other mic stand also has the rock salt bags at its base, and the other end is adorned with a GPS bicycle mount, which uses the Gamin ball diameter that I've standardized on for over ten years. On the ball is a iOttie phone dock, and clipped in the mount is my work phone, a Galaxy S7 International running in pro video mode.

Wew. I need a cigarette.

Not sure how necessary they are but I use 4 of these:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P00KIJI/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, use a z shim:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:440022

My glass is 1/4 inch thick.

https://www.amazon.com/Lot-Clamp-Large-Spring-opening/dp/B00CPSJCB8/ref=sr_1_2?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1481576673&sr=1-2&keywords=spring+clamp

Sheets or tapestries and clamps like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPSJCB8/ to clip the sheets onto each side of your canopy for privacy. Make sure the clamps are big enough to fit onto your canopy legs!

Cheap water jugs with spouts http://www.target.com/p/arrowhead-brand-100-mountain-spring-water-2-5-gallon-plastic-jug/
Keep one on a folding table and bungee cord a roll of paper towels to the handle, throw a bucket on the floor and you have a sink.
Leave one on top of your car and the water gets hot enough to rinse off with if you're too lazy to make the trek to the shower trailers.

Solar/battery powered string lights or a lantern for the campsite and a headlamp for the portapotties

Plastic tent stakes

Battery powered fans https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003SXLW7Q/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ATSHJ1Q/ and a misting bottle

A jump starter that can also charge phones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D42TYFC

I used this

Something like this or this would work well. You could expand the jaw surface area with some DIY if necessary. Since the mouth of those is pretty wide, you could put them on horizontally, assuming you have long nipples and get the whole nipple in the bite.

Would really need to know length, and diameter of what you're working with to know what you could use, though. A full bite around the circumference of your nipple, with the nipple compressed? Or the jaws extending down the length of the nipple to the areola, but only smooshed along one axis?

Adjustability is going to be a problem though, without using say, C-Clamps with modified jaws. (Or maybe locking tweezer-style forceps? Several chop sticks and rubberbands No "bite" though.)

Regardless, the "Spring Clamp" family of products are probably going to be the best route.

They are plastic

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amtech-S2955-Plastic-6-Inch-3-Piece/dp/B004TRQJVO

The gf does cosplay, and so I stole her craft clamps for a while, worked perfectly. Havn't had my screen pop back since.

This is the one I picked up. - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UOOTCS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Probably more than you need, but I've been thrilled with the value considering I use it for youtube videos, site commercials, and of course, now Twitch.

You could probably just get away with this - http://www.amazon.com/6x9-Chromakey-Backdrop-Background-Fancierstudio/dp/B001PCQTDO/ref=pd_cp_p_3

Make sure you have something to set it up with, either a wall, piece of foamboard, or get a frame like this - http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Adjustable-Background-Backdrop-Support/dp/B00E6GRHBO/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_y

If you get the frame, don't neglect the spring clamps - http://www.amazon.com/Cheaplights-PCS-3-75-Spring-Clamps/dp/B0019SHZU0/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_z though I got mine (metal and more robust) from Home Depot.

heres two of the biggest, Duct tape, and crazy glue. trust me.
on a less personal experience note, id recommend extra cables as many as you can carry, or a cable kit if you make your own. any adaptors in bulk you may use and store them in two separate places. when stuff goes missing its great to have a backup box of emergency stuff. actually id recommend also if you are planning any outdoor gigs, plastic drop cloths and larger golf umbrellas if you have room.

Edit* oh a just remembered, these little beauties saved me a hew times as a sound tech. https://www.amazon.com/Cheaplights-PCS-3-75-Spring-Clamps/dp/B0019SHZU0

http://www.amazon.com/SPRING-MITER-CLAMP-PEACHTREE-WOODWORKING/dp/B0013GEXGM ?

For a cheap, quick and dirty solution, just get some spring clamps. If you need to hold the door open, put the clamp below the shock on the rod. The ones I linked are just to show what they are. They can be found at any hardware store for cheap.

a couple of these http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30113029/ and these http://amzn.com/B000NPPAXY