i needed a A/C crimping tool so I took a punt and ordered one of the Internet.
Let’s see how it does…….
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It will pay for itself as long as you don't forget where you put it if you don't need it for a couple years? Or if you forget you bought it if there's a long stretch in between uses?
Or buy a bunch of the fittings and hose to offer that service in your shop now , that way it won't be able to sit long enough to misplace or to forget you bought it before it pays for itself. Cool tool.
Usually the hardest part of AC hoses is finding the correct fittings and ends, finding the hose and crimper tool isn't that hard but there are thousands of different style of ends and some of which are very difficult to find. 4 seasons does have a buyer's guide which is decent and had alot of helpful pictures and measurements and a huge assortment of fittings, but sometimes your forced to find a used hose with the right end and either get the end welded on to a new crimp fitting or get an ac rated compression fitting and join the 2 fittings together.
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Using the Mad Max movies as a reference, in the upcoming Armageddon, they will need lots of hoses and pressure lines. That's when this tool will shine!!
Crimping in style is better than crimping your style. Ha ha. Well the time you save from having to drive to the hose shop Eric and if you do it yourself you know you won't get hosed on the cost. My humor is flaring up. That's pretty interesting tool. Thanks for making the video
Been interested in that to do a/c lines and such. Thanks for sharing. Any kind of tool that gives you an edge customization is always great. I do a lot of custom wiring harnesses and enjoy a quality crimp set. I have gotten great at custom brake lines.
The shop I used to work at bought a BMRS crimper. It was expensive, but just one car in the shop required over 100 crimps, so well worth it, and easier than going back and forth to local Pirtek.
Pretty slick! I'm frequently surprised by how affordable specialty tools can be from the typical online sources- of course being a DIY'er, I've ended up with quite a few that I may never use again. Fortunately, my son is an avid auto DIY'er himself so I can pass them along and save him money. Thanks, now I'm looking for an AC crimping tool myself…
I have a very similar tool. I found that it is necessary to crimp in more than one direction to always get a leak-proof seal. I crimp first just the way you did, turn one flat and then lightly crimp again. I usually do one more flat after that and check that the ferrule is evenly crimped (round), not uneven (Oval). It's a lot easier to do this than to find the most difficult (Murphy's law) hose weeps under pressure.
Veevor makes (I think they just put their name on stuff) all kinds of tools, etc. My son just got a vinyl cutter from them, looks good but haven't really tested it yet. How do you know when to stop applying pressure to the crimped joint?
Nice tool, it will surely be useful going forward. I was going to do some heavier gauge wiring on my Coronet, and bought a hydraulic terminal crimper. I tested it and it was great. Then I sold the car so I never needed the tool…
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That will pay for itself in just a few hoses. Now you don't have to run all over town to get a hose crimped. Nice!
Some O'Reillys do hose crimping! If you get out toward the edge of town where there's agriculture, you're more likely to find someone who does that.
But if you can do it in-house, then that's almost a no-brainer!
It will pay for itself as long as you don't forget where you put it if you don't need it for a couple years? Or if you forget you bought it if there's a long stretch in between uses?
Or buy a bunch of the fittings and hose to offer that service in your shop now , that way it won't be able to sit long enough to misplace or to forget you bought it before it pays for itself. Cool tool.
Usually the hardest part of AC hoses is finding the correct fittings and ends, finding the hose and crimper tool isn't that hard but there are thousands of different style of ends and some of which are very difficult to find. 4 seasons does have a buyer's guide which is decent and had alot of helpful pictures and measurements and a huge assortment of fittings, but sometimes your forced to find a used hose with the right end and either get the end welded on to a new crimp fitting or get an ac rated compression fitting and join the 2 fittings together.
Barracuda, Oh yeah!!!
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I'm glad you paid for it. Please don't start shilling stuff.
That's a nice kit.
I could use one of those for brake hoses. Might be a liability concern, but it would sure save me time, money and headaches
Is this just for AC lines or can you do brakes lines with it? I need one to make stainless aircraft braided line for the brake flex hoses.
That's awesome! Glad you bought it and the return in investment won't be a long time. Thank you for sharing.
Also nice to see the Barracuda…
Kiwi , Yah put a Crimp in my style 🤣
Using the Mad Max movies as a reference, in the upcoming Armageddon, they will need lots of hoses and pressure lines. That's when this tool will shine!!
Well that's a pretty neat tool these days. I guess you get anything off the internet but it's going to make your life easier. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
You’ll get your money back picking up the work the other guy gave up.
"…, read the instruction." Ain't nobody got time for that.
Crimping in style is better than crimping your style. Ha ha. Well the time you save from having to drive to the hose shop Eric and if you do it yourself you know you won't get hosed on the cost. My humor is flaring up. That's pretty interesting tool. Thanks for making the video
Been interested in that to do a/c lines and such. Thanks for sharing. Any kind of tool that gives you an edge customization is always great. I do a lot of custom wiring harnesses and enjoy a quality crimp set. I have gotten great at custom brake lines.
Awesome good to know it works. I have some vevor stuff it's pretty good 👍
Excellent…Kiwi is keeping his crimp hand strong 🤣
Great score; it’ll pay for itself! The Bare-acuda looks really cool…. 😎
The shop I used to work at bought a BMRS crimper. It was expensive, but just one car in the shop required over 100 crimps, so well worth it, and easier than going back and forth to local Pirtek.
Welcome to the 21st century. I'm an HVAC tech and all those crimpers come in handy.
Tony went through that. I'm sure you'll have a nice shop soon.
Super cool. I need to mock up some oil lines on my 79 Honda CBX to add an additional oil cooler. I'm getting a kit too. Great pricing.
Pretty slick! I'm frequently surprised by how affordable specialty tools can be from the typical online sources- of course being a DIY'er, I've ended up with quite a few that I may never use again. Fortunately, my son is an avid auto DIY'er himself so I can pass them along and save him money. Thanks, now I'm looking for an AC crimping tool myself…
Crimpin’ ain’t easy, but it sure is fun
Another service the shop can advertise. RTFM always helps, especially in your language.
Tools, can't live without them
Not having to go somewhere adds to paying for itself too!!!
I have a very similar tool. I found that it is necessary to crimp in more than one direction to always get a leak-proof seal. I crimp first just the way you did, turn one flat and then lightly crimp again. I usually do one more flat after that and check that the ferrule is evenly crimped (round), not uneven (Oval). It's a lot easier to do this than to find the most difficult (Murphy's law) hose weeps under pressure.
Find a tractor dealership, most have a hydraulic crimper and a lot of the different ends.
where would you get the fittings and hose for that setup—looks real good
Veevor makes (I think they just put their name on stuff) all kinds of tools, etc. My son just got a vinyl cutter from them, looks good but haven't really tested it yet. How do you know when to stop applying pressure to the crimped joint?
Groovy and COOL
Read the instructions… I have to get a microscope nowadays!
Another valuable tip to store in my "Kiwi's Tips" library.
Nice tool, it will surely be useful going forward. I was going to do some heavier gauge wiring on my Coronet, and bought a hydraulic terminal crimper. I tested it and it was great. Then I sold the car so I never needed the tool…
Nice tool. Always enjoying technical videos 👍🔧🥃
Wow nice job there mate, that thing will pay for itself in no time because i'm sure you do a lot of A/C work. Looks as good as the Vintage Air to.
Just went through the same experience doing my last AC install …. went to several places and just settled on getting my own crimping tool.