Originally Posted by VCODE
Originally Posted by David1971
I apologize for straying a little off the subject here. But is there a better set of crimping pliers than what I have? And can anyone provide some tips on how to make a nice triangular shaped crimp like the factory (see image below of KV hose)? I am inconsistent on my crimping. Some come out triangular and some are shaped like tear drops. I have been using Oetiker branded clamps.


These work good on the keystone clamps. You can see the tool keep the tops flat.
Bob


Thanks Bob. I bought this one off of Ebay. It looks like an older version of the Model 424

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