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Swedging

Author: skygardener
Date: 2008-05-07 01:08
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One more topic for the repair side of things.
As for me, I use the "swedging pliers" in the photo. The large black one was purchaced at a Dollar Store, but it is the best thing I have found so far. The small one is good for finishing.
I also have the [expensive] "swedging collet tool" from Ferree's and IT DOES (next to) NOTHING. It is a great concept, but it only pulls the outermost layer of metal molecules to the edge; the grand portion of the tube does not lengthen nor does it significantly shrink. In all the times I have used it and have seen others use it, the initial effect is great and the play comes back in about 1 week of practice, at most. It simply does not put enough force on the tube to be effective (and I have tried tightening it with a monkey wrench.). This is the main reason that the black pliers in the photo work so well. The handle is long enough to provide real pressure to the tube.
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What tools do you use? Any special techniques or tricks?

Post Edited (2008-05-07 01:12)

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skygardener

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