Cleco Fasteners

[eaglecook]

Anyone have advice on where to buy Cleco fasteners? I know there are a ton of options, but I've never used them before and don't know if any particular source is better than the other, or if there is some to stay away from. Are they "all the same"? Some hold better than others?

Thanks.

[Indy Shu]

Breeze has the fasteners and pliers at a good price. Forum vendor and GREAT service.

[egchewy79]

Amazon

[Papa]

I got mine from Amazon. Lots of different kits available. I recommend 30-50 1/8" and 10-20 3/16". Both use the same tool.

Be sure to use the "correct" drill bit sizes:

#30 for 1/8
#11 for 3/16

[narly1]

Here in Canada Aircraft Spruce is cheaper than Amazon.ca.

Earl

[ydousurf]

Check ebay? I found an incredible deal and ended up with way more than I needed. But honestly, you can really never have enough! :D

Doug

[RJD]

Along with the clecos, I found these useful for fitting some of the aluminum panels prior to drilling. They're small so they fit where larger clamps wouldn't. They were also useful when I fabricated my center console, cupholders, and speaker boxes. They use the same pliers as the clecos.

167062

[Alan_C]

Aircraft Spruce. Both fasteners and pliers available.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php?s=cleco%20fastener

[Ltngdrvr]

Anyone have advice on where to buy Cleco fasteners? I know there are a ton of options, but I've never used them before and don't know if any particular source is better than the other, or if there is some to stay away from. Are they "all the same"? Some hold better than others?

Thanks.

Maybe a dumb question, but, you do know that the cleco's are just temporary fasteners, just to hold the panels in place during fitting, right?

[txboiler]

Breeze has the fasteners and pliers at a good price. Forum vendor and GREAT service.

I echo the great comments about Mark and Breez. Another good source of high quality sheet metal and sheet metal tools is

https://www.theyardwichita.com/

[eaglecook]

Along with the clecos, I found these useful for fitting some of the aluminum panels prior to drilling. They're small so they fit where larger clamps wouldn't. They were also useful when I fabricated my center console, cupholders, and speaker boxes. They use the same pliers as the clecos.

167062

Thanks, I was looking at those wondering. I think I will pick some up.

[eaglecook]

Thanks Doug. I don't usually shop on Ebay.. not sure why, but I don't. I'll have a look.

Doug (also)

[eaglecook]

Yep. Not a dumb question at all.

[eaglecook]

Awesome, thanks.

[eaglecook]

Breeze has the fasteners and pliers at a good price. Forum vendor and GREAT service.

Perfect, thanks. I'll check them out. I'll be having plenty more questions. :-)