That would certainly be better than nothing.  I have the dedicated
spring clamp pliers (cable actuated) by Craftsman and they allow me to
work with clamps, that are in hard to reach areas, with ease.

Mike

don spence wrote:
> Al
>  Assuming you have access to a grinder..... take a pair of ordinary
> pliers and grind a groove in both halves deep and wide enough to
> securely hold the spring clamp from slipping.
> Too easy.
> On 19-Jan-06, at 12:13 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote:
>
>> Subject: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe
>> leak
>>
>> I'm convinced of the superiority of the spring clamps. I personally
>> use
>> a Knipex Cobra or Alligator pliers to install/ remove them. It works,
>> but it's not the RIGHT tool. (It often slips off and results in much
>> frustration/ cursing. on my part!) Please give us your opinions as to
>> your favorite tools for the task
>> Al Brase
>
>