lndwarrior
Well Known Member
It seems I rarely work on the plane without, at some point, reaching for a wood skewer.
What got me started with them was doing quick holds on rivet connections. Sometimes you don't really need a cleco, or you just want to do a quit fit. Like this:
https://goo.gl/photos/mL5uymqvEYw5AGKK9
After you've drilled one hole in a piece on metal on the bench you can use a wood skewer to hold the piece in place while you drill the next one.
They're not as strong as a cleco but they are quicker to use (especially when your cleco tool is on the other side of the shop!).
They also come in handy for applying adhesives, Sliding a washer or not on a hard to reach bolt or put a bit of True Lube (or other sticky substance) on the fat end and pick up a fallen piece of hardware where you can't get your hand in.
What got me started with them was doing quick holds on rivet connections. Sometimes you don't really need a cleco, or you just want to do a quit fit. Like this:
https://goo.gl/photos/mL5uymqvEYw5AGKK9
After you've drilled one hole in a piece on metal on the bench you can use a wood skewer to hold the piece in place while you drill the next one.
They're not as strong as a cleco but they are quicker to use (especially when your cleco tool is on the other side of the shop!).
They also come in handy for applying adhesives, Sliding a washer or not on a hard to reach bolt or put a bit of True Lube (or other sticky substance) on the fat end and pick up a fallen piece of hardware where you can't get your hand in.