In a message dated 9/21/02 3:48:15 PM, kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes:

<< If you have alot of patience and a little
luck you can use a big hose clamp as a ring compressor tool.  Go to
Home Depot and try to find one that is at least 3/4" wide >>

If you can find a 3/4" wide hose clamp at Home Dippo, I'll eat it.  They may
have 9/16" wide hose clamps, but for 5/8" or wider hose clamps, you will have
to go to an industrial supply house.  A 3/4" wide hose clamp will most likely
be of the T-bolt style.

George