Flexible snake arm clamps for Tube welding?
Happy Holidays Everlast community!
As the new year approaches, and my body reminds me I'm not getting younger, I wanted to open discussion about clamping system ideas for thin (~16 gauge / ~2mm) tacked-together-tube consisting of irregular curves / angles (like exhaust headers, etc). When I weld custom stainless steel exhaust systems (including headers, etc), I lose a lot of time and energy trying to re-position clamps (& magnets) for the piping (Because it's not straight tube). Has anyone tried using 2 flexible arm clamps that are strong enough to hold the weight of a welding hand resting on the pipe, but not so strong that it prevents one to move and quickly turn the pipe to continue the weld bead?
In my mind I was picturing those stainless steel flexible extenders used to hold microphones in any positions on mic stands. Sharing your ideas here would be very helpful and FUN!
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