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So lets hear about your favorite new toys......Cosmo

Cosmo_3
Cosmo_3 Member Posts: 845
in THE MAIN WALL
I have had my Ridgid copper prep machinbe for almost two years now. Only problem I have with it is it is too heavy!! I keep hitting the side of my leg carrying it to jobsites (only when I have a lot of copper work). Nothing better for puttiong together a panel!!

As for the pliers, I picked up both the pipe-wrench type with the push button, and all three sizes of the smooth jaw pliers. I forget the model #, but these are the best pliers I ever had!! the jaws are always perfectly parallel, they have been perfect for almost everything, I barely ever have to go to the truck for a socket, or open end wrench anymore. Best investment in a hand tool I ever made...

Cosmo Valavanis
Dependable PHC Inc

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  • Cosmo_3
    Cosmo_3 Member Posts: 845
    My wallets got a temporary bulge....

    Am I the only one who always scans through the list of threads looking for one that has the word "toy" in it? Well I sure am. So who other than Hot Rod has and uses a Rems Curvo? Like it? I already am in line for Wirsbo's new toys. What is on your wish lists?



    Cosmo Valavanis
    Dependable PHC Inc
  • kevin_5
    kevin_5 Member Posts: 308
    I just got a

    Ridgid 122 copper prep machine. I got real sick of doing boiler panels by hand. It's not cheap, but well engineered and saves a lot of work. I can cut a piece of one inch "L" copper, ream and clean both ends in 25 seconds. If you get one, get a foot switch to go with it. Buy yourself a pair of Knipex brand Cobra pliers. You'll throw away your channellocks, and maybe even a pipe wrench or two! Kevin

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  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    My eye is on one of these

    http://www.coppercuttingmachine.com

    They have been around for years, seem to be a bit more versitle than the Ridgid.

    Before you buy a ProPress check out the REMS press tool. I believe one tool will do the copper press fittings as well as a bunch of different pex connections. They offer about 100 different tongs for it.

    I use that Curvo on nearly every piping job now, The expander tool is another nice addition.

    hot rod

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  • Cosmo_3
    Cosmo_3 Member Posts: 845
    please clarify Hot Rod....

    Did you mean the Wirsbo Propress? or the Ridgid copper Propress? That would save a lot of moula if one tool could share both heads!!
    How much for the Curvo? I have been using the manual rachet model from Rems on refrigerant lines, and soft copper, I remember your posts featuring the curvo. Looks like a few more additions to my tool family....


    Cosmo Valavanis
    Dependable PHC Inc
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    Impact driver

    My newest favorite is my Makita impact driver. Small, very light weight, and drives screws like you wouldn't believe. All the other manufacturers make them too.
  • Wayco Wayne_2
    Wayco Wayne_2 Member Posts: 2,479
    I've been using

    the Makita cordless impact wrenches for 10 years. It is one of my favorite tools. It has a quick change shank chuck. I keep 3 fittings in my left pocket at all time. A 1/4 hrx head pit, a 5/16 hex head bit, and a phillips bit. It's handy for taking panels off units and is especially good for driving sheet metal screws. I also have a socket adaptor and use it when changing out fan motors. Cuts the time in half. I even like the color, Makita blue. I use the 9.6 volt one small and lightweight. Looks like a drill it's so small but has more power than a cordless drill because it's an impact wrench. Oh yeah Cosmo, I like toys. Just got me a cordless propress. I also found some plastic organisers made by Stanley that are deep enough to organise and store my copper propress fittings, and all of my Wirsbo manifold fittings to boot. Good to see you Cosmo. You must have had a busy Winter. WW

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  • Jack_23
    Jack_23 Member Posts: 153
    Knipex

    If you like the Knipex tools I'd strongly recommend their Cam-lock pliers. Smooth jaws with the cam for ease of use and secure hold. Great on copper, brass, and soft stuff where the looks are important and you don't want the jaws chewing things up. Pricey, but you will love them!
  • lchmb
    lchmb Member Posts: 2,997
    Makita band saw

    Just recently picked up the hand held band saw...I have found hundred's of use's for it from cutting threaded rod to cutting out old boiler's..A great tool..
  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    This inexpensive

    sawzall attachment works great! I picked it up at the Homebuilders Show for 39.95. Made by the folks that sell those handy DrillDoctor sharpeners. www.versasaw.com

    Even this battle worn 12V Dewalt has enough fizz to power it. Works great for copper demo work. Probably a bit weak for serious wood butchering. Great for crawl space copper hacking.

    hot rod

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  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    As I understand it

    one tool will handle the copper press fittings as well as various pex fitting applications. Their catalog lists 3 pages of tongs.

    Better check with REMS,however. Leo is my go to guy, nice fellow. muproleo@sbcglobal.net He can steer you to a rep or dealer in your area. Maybe arrange for a demo.

    hot rod

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  • Earthfire
    Earthfire Member Posts: 543
    Rems

    When at ISH in Toronto the REMS guys were running Rigid propress heads and fittings with their crimpers. I like the idea of the swivel head on the REMs
  • Cosmo_3
    Cosmo_3 Member Posts: 845
    thanks Hot Rod

    I will e-mail Leo for info


    Cosmo Valavanis
    Dependable PHC Inc
  • Cosmo_3
    Cosmo_3 Member Posts: 845
    that's what I

    Meant, the cam lock. I have these, and the pipe-wrench type. Yeah a little expensive but WORTH every penny!!!!!!!!!!


    Cosmo Valavanis
    Dependable PHC Inc
  • Cosmo_3
    Cosmo_3 Member Posts: 845
    you can say that again buddy

    I have been busy with the biz, and also with my church. I have the dubious honor of being elected building chairman. We have a large church (takes up a city block) and it was built in '57. Needless to say there has not been a full time janitor for 6 years and the place shows it. So I had a lot of work to do getting contractors there to fix roof leaks, etc. There is a big old Weil Mclain boiler in the mechanical room that is taller than I am!!! Anyway, the place takes up alot of my free time. It is good experiance for me because I am learning better how to delegate work, and getting good experiance subcontracting work out for things I can't do myself. Consequently I had become an active member of the parish and we are always doing fundraisers, etc. Funny, when I was young I had to be dragged there every sunday....


    Cosmo Valavanis
    Dependable PHC Inc
  • Cosmo_3
    Cosmo_3 Member Posts: 845
    that's a new one

    I have never seen that. Around here Malco is heavily promoting the Turbo Shear, it also hooks up to a drill and cuts sheetmetal. Sorry no pic. I have found my Milwaukee cordless recip saw very handy for those little jobs, real good for cutting pvc, but can't use it all day chopping wood unless you have 10 batteries.

    Cosmo Valavanis
    Dependable PHC Inc
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