My son and I have been selling this tool for the last year on Amazon and eBay. We are currently looking for a few retailers. Visit www.handeeclamp.com to learn more about our tool.
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My son and I have been selling this tool for the last year on Amazon and eBay. We are currently looking for a few retailers. Visit www.handeeclamp.com to learn more about our tool.
Hi rimshot9 - welcome to HomemadeTools.net :welcome:
Interesting! Feel free to add a link to your site in your forum signature.
How did the tool design and manufacturing process go? Any words of advice for people on this site who might be considering producing a commercial version of a homemade tool?
I think this is a blatant disregard of the spirit of this site! Your post includes zero information on what the actual product is and just links to a commercial site. This is just a lazy commercial post that was probably repeated on many forums in a copy & paste manner. I'm sorry but this contributes nothing to the community and is a perfect example of the antithesis of this site...
Well said, DragonHawk, This sort of thing must not be tolerated.
Disagreed. I like having small tool inventors post here, and often email them to invite them to this forum. Although somewhat commercial, it's a far cry from spam. While there is mention of Handee Clamp on other forums, I don't see this post copy-pasted anywhere else.
It may be an example of shameless commercial exploitation, but what the hey? It's kind of a cool idea, and if we can help a small, mom & pop type manufacturer off to a good start, lets do it. It might create some jobs in this country, and put some money into our domestic economy. Because, America, right?
I'm not upset with his posting here but does he realize that there are many in this community who are simply going to build their own version and not spend the $25 or so to buy his?
As a small manufacturer/inventor I'm somewhat torn. I can see both sides and of course I'm a big proponent of "made here, and not by a faceless corporation", but there has been an ad for the Handee clamp in the classifieds here for over a year now. So this "intro" is a bit odd. Early on it was pointed out to me it was better to not toot your horn, but have users do it, and I've stuck with that as word of mouth is the best advertising. But HMT to me seems an odd place to be showing a tool as I thought we were more about DIY that BIA(buy it at Amazon). Just my conflicted 2c.
I'm sorry if anyone is offended by my thread. I could have explained everything about the tool here but it is so much better explained on our web-site {which my son made}. I'm not much good at the pr stuff like my son. I just put the tools together and ship them. The tool was invented by a local farmer years ago. We bought the existing inventory and dies. After years of sitting in cardboard boxes each tool is cleaned, inspected, and either passes or fails as far as being in good condition. We are also experimenting with powder coating. We have the EAA on board and are closing in on a couple other tool companies. Still looking for a few small town retailers. In the mean time Amazon, eBay, and swap meets keep me busy. It's a great little tool made in the USA with American materials and hands. The internet can sometimes be a great thing. Call it what you want---if anyone feels I've disrespected this site you can delete it. Thank You
I had posted a thread about this tool a year or so ago. But I had forgot my handle and pass-word. So I started a new one. As far as someone making one --perhaps. I'm sure someone will but as some of you know things are not as simple as one might think. So once again thanks for your time. I'll probably end my conversation with that. take care.
Whilst not wanting this kind of advertising to escalate I dont have a problem with this one, in fact I think posting something so simple to make like this on a site dedicated to people making things for themselves may have been a bit of an own goal, I like the idea so I will make one for myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon
I for one appreciate your respondses rimshot9(drummer?), proves you're not just spam. Like I said I could see both sides and wasn't trying to pile on, just mostly curious. The net can be a double edged sword.
I wish you the best of luck in your biz, all us little guys need it.
rimshot9 - I appreciate the tone of your response and apologize for the harshness of mine. I appreciate that your intent was not what I made it out to be, after reading your response. Perhaps what I should say more diplomatically is that I believe (even though I do not speak for this site) that the spirit of this site is to share the details of tools made at home, as it were. As such a post should at the very least be of a show and tell nature, explaining what a tool does and the merits of said tool. I think we ca chalk this one up to miscommunication as you have clearly shown that blatant commercialism was not at all your intention.
Edit: I think Jon's original response to your post was an excellent and constructive way to engage you for further details. Would also love to see some feedback on his questions.
To be perfectly honest and open, I have made several variants of these for my personal use in my shop over the past year. Easy to make and very handy as described. As stated, not hard to make at all! It's a great idea and concept.
A clever tool -- something I could use, and would consider buying. I agree that anyone posting here should realize that it would more likely lead to folks making their own :)
Don't site should be used for full-on advertising, but a brief mention and link seems okay.
I think it's safe for me to support rimshot & son in regards to their effort. That it was conceived by a third party is not an issue; there is frightfully very little truly "new under the sun". A party realizes usefulness and promotes in a speculative manner. A niche market is an enviable position.
It reinforces my stand that this is not just a hobby, but avocation. No matter whether you work for pleasure or employment. Emulation of practices those that HAVE to be commercial utilize, it is on them owing to pioneers and devotees for their progress.
In other words, the Industrial Revolution started long before history named it. The revolution was fueled by capitalization of creativity.
For the record, we do get a bunch spam here. Thousands of registrations, posts, etc. Most are filtered out programmatically before users ever even see them, although the newer more insidious stuff ("uhhh, anyone try out this mortgage company?") is more difficult to catch. We also do have to be watchful of business posting, like any other forum. However, in weighing the decision to allow or disallow a commercial post, the value of the tool carries a lot of weight. In this case, the tool (clever!) outweighs the commerciality (homespun dad/son business).
Just a guess, but in my experience communicating with various small tool builders over the years, rimshot9 probably would've made more money simply working a minimum wage job for all the hours spent in bringing a homemade tool to market.
How long have you been making these if I might ask?
Actually he is not the inventor he just purchased the rights to manufacturing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon
I had to go look up the original post where he answered my questions about it here. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/handy-clamp-tool-$12-00-a-29486 I have had one of these in my tool box since the 70's or early 80's
Ah, OK, thanks, my error. Who did invent it? Is it patented?
explain what this is and what its used for.Quote:
Originally Posted by rimshot9
Yes perhaps.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon
But few wage earners frame their first dollar...Wages are just kind of "I do". Proprietors are more in the "I can" bracket
Ok so still the original poster still refuses to take 5min to describe the tool in this thread...
To answer a couple of questions: The tool was invented over 40 years ago in Iowa with a patent. We have the original dies and will be making more when needed. It is used to reach into hard to reach areas where your hands or bulky tools can't fit. " For An Out Of Reach Grasp" Our web-site explains everything. www.handeeclamp.com. We have several options on eBay so check there first---you might be able to save a little. We want to thank everyone who has ordered one. You all should be getting them this week.
Can you give us the title of the patent, or any of the names of the original patent filers, so that we can look it up?
Congratulations olderdan on his homemade Handee tool just posted: https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...1159#post93033
As we say on the internet: FIRST!
All the paper work is available to us. We just have not bothered to get it yet.
It's expensive too. Especially if you've never done it before, the lawyers will probably cut you up and eat you.
It's a double edged sword. Post a cool tool here and you'll definitely get some sales. It will also likely be copied, which could be frustrating on the one hand, but, on the other, is the sincerest form of flattery.