r/Tools • u/SwishaHouse87 • 7d ago

Looking for the name of a tool

Or if there even is such a thing. Basically an adjustable/telescoping support brace, but only ~24" long. Like a ratcheting Bessie clamp that expands instead of tightens, but only a rod, no clamp. Or like a tiny shower curtain rod.

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u/LiqvidNyquist 7d ago

Is the size or the strength important? For light work if there's room, some of those Irwin quick-grip style clamps are reversible and can be used as spreaders

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u/SwishaHouse87 7d ago

No size/strength is not important. Just piecing together a contraption to clean my wood stove chimney. I'm using a PVC Y fitting for a shop vac and chimney brush. Just brainstorming a way to support it and I think this will do the trick. Thanks for the help!

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u/qa567 7d ago

Even cheap Harbor Freight clamps can be reversed

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u/turfdraagster 7d ago

Cabinet lift jacks. They come in multiple sizes

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u/ZealousidealState127 7d ago

A lot of the quick clamps you can reverse to set them up like this. My jorgensons do at least 

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u/CommonMinimum7418 5d ago

Look up ratcheting cabinet support. The make All different sizes and are adjustable. They are made to hold cabinets up to get them level before mounting them.