> Great list. The plastic wire ties are great when steam-bending stems,
> ribs, etc. over a form. They are quicker, easier, cheaper to use than tons
> of c-clamps, etc. I use them to do the initial holding of the wood to the
> form, then tighten everything up with "real" clamps afterwards.

> Vise Grips are just as useful as you mentioned, but I have seldom used
> them without cutting my hand between the thumb and forefinger when
> releasing the grip from something. The automatically adjustable pliers
> from Sears, while not having the locking function of vise grips are also
> great, but expensive.

Rick

sears now has robo vice grips they are like the adjustable pliers you are talking about but they also have the locking feature of a vice grip.

steve