LENOX Crimper Tool, 5 Blade, For Metal Pipe and HVAC Projects (22209C5)

I had gotten these for an Amish friend. He gave them out his Christmas presents to family. He also kept a pair for himself. He loved them because they worked perfectly for him. And at that time, it was worth the money that he paid for. But of course, prices have gone up. So he went for a cheaper one and we’ll see what he thinks.

I use this tool to crimp soup or fruit/vegetable cans so that the crimped can (with a nail hole poked into the bottom) will fit partly into the top of an non-crimped can. Both cans get filled with small bits of wood. They are then pressed together to keep the wood bits inside and then it is placed into the woodstove when it has a fire heating the house or into the burn barrel when burning trash. The result is charcoal that is used for making biochar to be mixed with compost. Or some is simply put into a bowl as an odor absorber. Anyway, this tool works great for that. I'm sure I'll find other uses for it here at the homestead. It is a high quality tool and should last more than a lifetime.

Build quality is decent. The tool worked, don't have complaints. Still in my box. Probably spent more than I needed to as a home gamer diy guy but it's tough enough I will probably never have to buy one again.

Hefty tool, but needs a hinge offset to handle light aluminum duct.

I’ve had some Lenox hand tools for over 10 years. Happy to add another one to my kit

This tool will make fitting both gutter components and round ducting a breeze. The price was comparable to the cheap imported tools with a much higher quality. I've never had an issue with Lenox tools.

I recommend this brand of crimpers to anyone just starting or has been in the HVAC trade. These crimpers are not heavy but do the job. I’ve has no issues with them on any job site Ive been on. I plan on buying my fiancé these exact ones for Christmas.

They work fine for recrimping up to 24 gauge stove pipes fine.