Cleco fastening,
step by step.

1. 1

   Drill your holes

   Line up your panels and drill the pilot holes. Each cleco size has its own colour, so match the cleco to the hole (size guide below).

2. 2

   Squeeze and insert

   Load a cleco into the pliers, squeeze and push it into the hole. Release and the spring holds the panels together.

3. 3

   Work, then reuse

   Rivet, weld or bond with everything held in place. Take the clecos out with the pliers and use them again.

Using a kit? Same steps. Each kit's product page lists what's inside, and it all packs back into the carry bag.

1. 1

   Align your panels

   Line the panels up flush along the edge. No drilling: side grip clamps hold from the edge.

2. 2

   Squeeze and clip on

   Squeeze the pliers to open the clamp, seat the jaws over both edges and release. Copper clamps open to 1/2″ (12.7 mm), brass to 3/4″ (19.1 mm).

3. 3

   Bond, then release

   The spring holds the panels while glue or sealant sets. Squeeze to release and use again.

1. 1

   Load the pliers

   Fit a cleco into the jaws.

2. 2

   Squeeze and insert

   Squeeze the handles, push the cleco into the pilot hole and release. The same pliers open side grip clamps.

3. 3

   Remove and reuse

   Squeeze the cleco with the pliers and pull it free, ready for the next hole.