1/8" Holders grip sheet metal parts before final welding...hands-free
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Your "third hand" holds 2 panels together while you rivet or weld.
Ideal prep for fabricating, riveting and welding
Allows for proper alignment and fit
For sheet metal or fiberglass panels
Easy to use
Panel-holding system uses the same kind of handy blind holders used by custom car builders to secure sheet metal parts.
What's Included
Includes ten 1/8" blind holders, 2 side holders for edge work, compression pliers to install and remove, and durable plastic case.
Safety Information
Always follow all instructions and warnings and wear proper eye, ear, skin and respiratory protection. When using chemicals always consult MSDS and product data sheets for proper safety precautions.
Accessories
Eastwood Cleco Sheet Metal Fasteners Cleco Pliers Panel Holding System 10 1/8 in. Blind Holders & 2 Side Holders For Edge Work & Compression Pliers To Install And Remove
Drill a 1/8" hole through both panels and insert fastener. Grip range is up to 1/4", with nearly 20 lbs. of holding power. Side-grip fasteners included for edge work.
Rated 5 out of
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Neal from
using the Panel Holding System for replacing floorI have used them at work before. Really making this project of replacing rusted floors in my 1970 Cougar go much smother.
Date published: 2022-02-08
Rated 5 out of
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DashHound Compound from
Extra pair of hands.Excellent product ! Like havin an extra pair of hands. Would suggest for home and professional shops .
Date published: 2021-07-27
Rated 5 out of
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Martyb661 from
Wonderful Cleco fastenersThe Cleco fast ER’s and clamps are a great way to hold panels together to drill perfectly aligned holes for fasteners such as rivets sheet metal screws and tack welding.
I used these extensively in the Navy when working on our squadrons aircraft.
Once you’ve used these a time or two you’ll wonder how you ever got along without them.
Date published: 2021-07-15
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Sheet screw eliminatorGood holding power decent quality way better then messing with sheet screw
Date published: 2021-05-11
Rated 5 out of
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Bill from
panel holding systemworks great and good quality product and easy to work with.
Date published: 2019-01-17
Rated 5 out of
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Doug from
Reveiwing for husbandHe loves them. He spent hours in the garage yesterday. He has used the panel holders at least 3 times since received and every time he shows me how nice it holds the parts in place so he can tack them in.
Date published: 2018-03-05
Rated 5 out of
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Paul from
PannelNever used these before they work great for hold 2 panels together.
Date published: 2017-10-24
Rated 5 out of
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WingingIt74 from
I had to chuckle :)It's good to see good ideas trickling down from the aviation side. These are just cleco fasteners and have been used for years putting many a plane together...
Date published: 2016-12-20
Rated 5 out of
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Selfteacher from
Cleco systemPurchased this system to aid in replacement of rocker panels on wife's '99 suburban would not have been as successful as i was without them. Will most likely use them on all future projects.
Date published: 2016-02-02
Rated 5 out of
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Jimbo666 from
excellent clamping systemgreat tool for positioning body panels on newer Mercedes that have to be fitted then separated to apply epoxy and then reassembled and riveted before epoxy cures
Date published: 2015-07-19
Rated 5 out of
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Richard from
Great tool for sheetmetal workAs one of the previous reviewer stated a must for building a Factory Five kit car. Since I will primarily doing most of the work myself this tool is like a second pair of hands.
Date published: 2014-12-02
Rated 5 out of
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Geez from
panel holding systems (clecos)They work even better than expected, like having helping hands.
Thanks Ed
Date published: 2014-11-10
Rated 5 out of
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Bill1950 from
Don't leave home without them!Well, at least don't have a shop without them. I've missed these little gems since I left the factory floor at a major aircraft company and they closed their surplus outlet. I hate to think of all the #@#$%^&~! words I've used in fabricating just because I didn't have Clecos. Like having eight hands, each with really strong grip.
Date published: 2014-11-03
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Love 'emI borrowed some from my brother and really liked them. I am starting a 1947 chevy project and will use them a lot.
Date published: 2014-07-18
Rated 5 out of
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RUSSMOB / AUSTRALIA from
GREAT SHEET METAL WORKERS AIDSAVES SO MUCH TIME FABRICATING BY ALLOWING YOU TO FIT UP SEVERAL PANELS AT THE SAME TIME THUS ENSURING THAT EVERYTHING LINES UP PRIOR TO WELDING OR RIVETING. WOULD SUGGEST IF YOU INTEND BUYING THE KIT YOU SHOULD ALSO BUY AN EXTRA PACK OF 10 , YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
GARY
Date published: 2011-05-02
Rated 5 out of
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RAYMOND from
5 STARS . . !!!REALLY NICE PRODUCT . . !!!! A MUST WHEN WORKING BY YOURSELF . . .
Date published: 2010-12-25
Rated 5 out of
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RAYMOND from
5 STARS . . !!!REALLY NICE PRODUCT, GREAT PRICE AND SERVICE, SHIPPING
Date published: 2010-12-25
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
goodthese do a great job for such a old fashioned tool
I guess that's why it is still around
Date published: 2010-10-23
Rated 5 out of
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NHstever from
Good product!!A very clever product that works as advertised. The holding power is a lot more than I expected. I bought as part of the bonding system sold here as I do not have a welder (yet), and the whole system works quite well. If you use with the epoxy bonding, remember to soak these in something immediately after you remove them or the epoxy will solidify around the pins and render them unuseable. Excellent setup.
Date published: 2010-06-18
Rated 5 out of
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Aperry from
A-1 toolIf you do any type of metal work, you should have this tool set. Great for holding any type of panel, floor, trunk, quarter, rocker etc. in a temporary position for fitting, until ready for welding or riveting.
Date published: 2009-12-05
Rated 5 out of
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goduggo from
Must have tool for a buildFactory Five 33 Hot Rod School in Livingston MI instructed us on the necessity of using the system for the assembly of the 33 Hot Rod. We used the pins for many different portions of the build on metal and fiberglass components. Holding lighting assemblies in place while additional mounting holes were drilled. Temporary mounting of electrical panels. Assembly and then removal of firewall, flooring panel, battery boxes, fuel tanks, master cylinders. Things I have always relied on using 1/8" drills, clamps, weights, etc.. First thing I ordered for my build.
Date published: 2009-10-10
Rated 4 out of
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Mister Ford from
Panel holding panelI think that will be an excellent tool. Because i don’t use it again , excuse my english
Date published: 2023-03-12
Rated 4 out of
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CarloPel from
Great welding accessoryWorked really well holding my new Jeep floor panel in place while I tack welded it. Strong enough to pull the panels together tightly. Even used one as a grounding contact for my welder!
Date published: 2021-11-26
Rated 4 out of
5 by
RogerM from
Good Product needs simple instruction sheet;This is a good quality tool, but it does need a simple instruction sheet for folks who have not used this set before.
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