Static field route #383

What do I do when not using locking pliers/wide vise grips for alignment?

Tools, Fasteners, Hardware & Material HandlingTools / hardware starter — verify approved material and method

Use locking pliers, wide vise grips, clamps, or alignment tools when you need controlled pressure on a joint.

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Field checklist

Protect the finished face.
Clamp near the problem area, not across a weak edge.
Check gasket/flange/drive alignment.
Tighten gradually.
Remove clamps and verify the joint stayed aligned.

Ask foreman

Where should I clamp this so the joint lines up without damaging the duct?

Do not

Do not crush, dent, or distort the duct with a clamp used in the wrong spot.

Why it matters

Controlled pressure fixes alignment; random force makes new problems.

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