For most folks that are not in the fabrication industry the Cleco is a Mystery.
![Hotrod Fabrication Cleco Install](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1186/2918/files/17c1ebaaa2b2de5dc9b2ca54b62ebb70_480x480.jpg?v=1620069225)
Really the Cleco is a very simple yet most useful tool.
Its basic function is to hold two pieces of material together through either a small 1/8 hole or clamp. It can do this with a simple spring and wedge functionality. In most cases the cleco is replaced later with a rivet during final assembly.
![clamp style cleco](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1186/2918/files/61SghZcDhZL._SL1200_480x480.jpg?v=1620069870)
![rivet style cleco clecos fabrication](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1186/2918/files/51nI-o5DvnL_480x480.jpg?v=1620069903)
The best thing about this tool is that the kits are not very expensive.
You can check them out here:
Standard Cleco Set - http://amzn.to/1QKMMDf
Cleco Side Grip Clamps ½” - http://amzn.to/2ctaQh4
Cleco Side Grip Clamps 1” - http://amzn.to/2da7Ir7
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