Stop F-clamps from vibrating loose with a Ranger band.

[@GirishManjunathMusic]

one minute fifty-five seconds, one point, made to completion. i love it!

[@pocket83squared]

Really, the trick was already given away in the thumbnail. The video was just for validation. You just have broken expectations, because every video now has to start with a complete history of F-clamps, definitional discussion for all of the concepts/equipment involved, and entire minutes of creator promises, solicitations, and excuses. Here, it's always been _Just the Tip._

[@GirishManjunathMusic]

@pocket83squared sometimes a complete history of the topic at hand is appreciated. such as in technology connections, where the entire channel is just about the things that midwestern man finds fascinating. other times, i enjoy a snappy video about clamp control, such as here.

[@pocket83squared]

@@GirishManjunathMusic That's such a good channel (Technology Connections). He convinced us to stop using liquid dishwasher soap years ago. But you might've missed my point about the trend in videos around here; I meant that every simple video now seems to be a full-length exposé on the topic, because of the thirst for watch-time. Two minutes is too long for me to watch. This was a 5-second trick.

[@billhacks]

Excellent trick and even better video description. Personally I like to carry the sauce for the spaghetti in the tube. This way I can have a 5 star dinner while jogging.

[@WillFuI]

This is why I watch pocket p. Just easy informative fixes for common problems

[@Wyowanderer]

Brilliant and simple.

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

Thanks for sharing. I typically use trigger clamps for workholding when sanding, but I'm still glad I know this trick now

[@pocket83squared]

Surprisingly, I've not owned any quick-grips. I've used them, and I would like a pair, but they're always either overpriced or junky knockoffs. When I was a roofer (and much meaner), there was a helper on our crew we'd call "quickgrip," as a disparagement for his being otherwise useless; as in, _hold this down while I cut, quickgrip._ Ranger bands still work better.

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

@pocket83squared Understandable. I've taken a liking to the Bremen brand from Harbor frieght, not the junky black ones. Useful as an extra pair of hands in odd setups

[@teeringzooi]

Happy New Year pocket Mr x something 😃 I do not own a bike... Darn! (only kidding). Thanks for the nice tip

[@crumblenaut9776]

Thanks for the great tip!

[@JustMe-yk7mb]

Look here, Mr. Pocket. We've talked about your thumbnails before. No red arrows, things circled, surprised face, or chewing them too short.

[@cotydenise]

Neeto! Thanks

[@dqvid]

Shit. Busted inner tubes... ANOTHER thing i should've be throwing out.

[@tmillsaz]

👍

[@zac1375]

😲 How did you cut the bicycle tube?

[@Valoute_GS]

Scissors should do the trick ;)

[@pocket83squared]

In order from best to worst: forged 12" vinyl-siding cutting snips, utility knife (with a metal rule), scissors, hacksaw, teeth. If you use a knife: a drop of mineral oil will make cutting rubber much, much smoother.

[@zac1375]

​@@Valoute_GS Okay, I'll rephrase my question. What kind of tube do you cut? I visualize a bicycle tube as looking similar to a hose. I don't get it. Are there tubes that are several inches wide? 🤔

[@zac1375]

Okay, I rewatched... you have to really stretch the tube - got it!

[@pocket83squared]

@@zac1375 Mine are common (2") mountain bike tubes. Pressed flat against the table, the tube measures about 1.75" in width. This makes a band that's somewhat smaller than a #32 rubber band, but it's also much stronger and longer lasting.

[@FishyBoi1337]

I think I'm qualified to say, I appreciate these videos that are accessible to the layman. Nothing wrong with admitting you're not the target audience for a high-brow thinking man's video!

[@pocket83squared]

Nobody's above simple tricks. High-brow thinking is just what happens when several simple tricks are used in a row to unlock another place to use one. Take the greatest ideas ever, and they're just a series of simple ideas stacked up.