Locking tools

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I have been using Quick Fists for some time to hold my shovel and Pulaski, but they really aren’t designed to hold up to all the dang brush I wind up plowing through and eventually they rip apart. I would like to replace them with something more durable, and while I’m at it, wondering about getting something that locks. There are a few choices, but they all seem expensive for what they are. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks
 
Iv never tried it but in the electrical field, we have things called “minis”. They are designed to attach a conduit to a wall or something. They usually come with a screw and nut but I’m sure if you replace the nut with a wingnut, it could be used to hold a shovel or something.
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My question would be removing the tool. If it'll slide out, will it clamp the tool in place. If you fit one side with a small hinge, it may work better. Just my thoughts, Ron
 
It’s flexible Say if a shovel handle was one inch in diameter. You could get a one inch mini. You open the clamp slightly to get the tool in and tighten the screw or wing nut. Thinking about it, it may get weak or misshapen over time with opening and closing


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Thank you for that thought. I’ll keep it in mind.
 
I have a locking holder that i mounted to the inner bedside of my truck to hold my axe and shovel, has held up quite well considering i am using the axe daily for work right now... I can dig up a picture of it

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I have largely settled on requiring tools to remove external gear, even if just a multi-tool. I would imagine only a small minority of would-be thieves travel around with a tool set, so requiring a wrench or ratchet to loosen mounting bolts could provide a little of peace-of-mind for short stops. Of course, Id still be leery of, for example, leaving the rig in front of a motel overnight with anything less than a padlock holding my stuff on the outside of my rig. 20180704_171204_crop_640x640.jpg

That said, I would second @theorangekl with something like he mentioned, keeping the original nut and bolt. I honestly might try that, in fact.
 
theorangekl said:
Iv never tried it but in the electrical field, we have things called “minis”. They are designed to attach a conduit to a wall or something. They usually come with a screw and nut but I’m sure if you replace the nut with a wingnut, it could be used to hold a shovel or something.
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Great idea and cheap!

Jim
 
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