Subject: Claydon Clamp

From: [email-masked]
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 1996 15:41:43 -0700

Steve,
  I think you did a good job of describing a Claydon Clamp.  Saw him 
demonstrate this at the Conference in West Virgina a few years ago.
He heats the pipe first, then squashes it with an arbor press, a fly 
press works better, and he bemoaned the fact that he didn't get to bring 
his.
  The process is patented, but to quote..."only to prevent big companies 
from stealing it...you guys can use it all you want" followed by a roar 
from the crowd, a standing ovation, and my sore hands from clapping.  
What a demonstration that was!
  Bob