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Author: Miller Robert <rmiller3@...> Time: Tue Oct 22, 2002 4:00 pm PDT Link

I believe I read a note... possibly from Gary ... that cleco's from one
manufacturer were more reliable than others available. (Some breakage
noted, if I recall.)
I am unable to locate that message now.
Does anyone remember the recommendation? Was it Kwiklok?
Small point... but may as well buy the stronger brand?
Thank you.
Robert


Author: dlomheim@... Time: Tue Oct 22, 2002 8:11 pm PDT Link

I live in OK City area and have bought all my clecos at "Brown Tool" with great luck...no rejects out of the 750+ I have purchased thus far. Their prices were also the the best I could find.

Doug (90116, wings)


Author: "Newsted, Gary" <Gary.Newsted@...> Time: Wed Oct 23, 2002 6:30 am PDT Link


The bogus clecos came from Vans. Nearly 30% of them broke on first use!
The ones I got from Brown Tool have served me well. Not a single broken
one, but keep them in a dry place because they will tend to rust. This is
true of all brands, and rust doesn't go well with aluminum work.

Gary


Author: "Gene" <gene@...> Time: Wed Oct 23, 2002 6:35 pm PDT Link

I knew I was saving these little buggers for a reason ! Of my broken Clecos : 8 were Cleco brand
22 were Kwik Lok, and 104 were Wedge Lock. I know I got some from ATS while at Oshkosh in '99 and some from Vans'. What brand does Brown Tool Co. sell Gary ? I will order the next ones from them.

Gene N557RV (res.)

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