I spent 8hrs today struggling to get done what I expected to only take 2hrs.
And all I did was put in the condenser, not a single hose, nothing else, just mounted a condenser.
This definitely made up my mind to get the crimper.
I have absolutely no doubt there will be several hiccups along the way.

With work, I don't have the opportunity to make multiple trips to a shop to fix all my mistakes.
I'll be able to do it myself when time permits.

Down to these 2 and can't see a difference, same manufacturer, 1 blue and the other is black.
Why the $25 price difference?

IBOSAD Hydraulic AC Hose Crimper Hydra-Krimp 71500 Manual A/C Hose Crimper Kit Air Conditioning Repaire Handheld Hydraulic Hose Crimping Tool for BH Air Conditioner Hose & Beadlock A/C Fittings https://a.co/d/eKbvQOj

IBOSAD Hydraulic Hose Crimper Hydra-Krimp 71500 Manual A/C Hose Crimper Kit Air Conditioning Repaire Handheld Hydraulic Hose Crimping Tool https://a.co/d/0Wck2Ql