[AT] Hydraulic Hose Crimper

[Steve W.]

William Powell wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Does anybody crimp their own hydraulic hoses? I see that the hose and
> fittings are inexpensive. When I take one of my bad hoses to the hydraulic
> store the prices run between $35 and $65 for around 3 feet. 
> 
> I would like to make my own hoses, provided getting into it is fairly
> inexpensive. My dozer has burst 3 and one more is due to burst. My 3pt
> Mconnell backhoe just burst one and I can see many more are ready.....
> 
> 
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There is a portable unit on Ebay that includes a couple boxes of 
fittings. Found it while looking for a unit to repair fire hose couplers.

I have crimped a few using my press and crimping dies. Worked just fine.

-- 
Steve Williams