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    Swaging a copper pipe - GIF

    Swaging a copper pipe.




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    Flaring a large pipe - GIF
    Pipe tee flaring tool - GIF
    Tube flaring bit - GIF
    Copper tubing bender - GIF
    Swaging spin tool - GIF

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    I used to have a hammer swedge to do that!

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    Half the number of solder joints, that would be fantastic!

    I wonder if such tools are still available with proliferation of pex and shark, etc.

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    I think tools like that would still be in use, have you priced shark connectors, bring your wallet!

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    I think this video was meant more for showing how to swage copper pipe without splitting it or damaging your tool, by annealing it first rather than to promote the tool itself.
    There are a lot of different types of swaging tools on the market and some can be made without much difficulty.
    this one is a little pricy but the same as shown in the vid. https://www.ebay.com/itm/12510593280...EAAOSwj8Zh5lv~
    And all in one simple machined punch swaging tool https://www.ebay.com/itm/15474816607...oAAOSwGkFhuCpl
    these are blade type used in a drill https://www.ebay.com/itm/19421148949...IAAOSwtfhg0Yfm
    Another all in one manual expander https://www.ebay.com/itm/28352728867...3ABFBMwuHqw9Ff
    I have these for exhaust pipe tubing https://www.ebay.com/itm/31376598965...AAAOSwp5hhnYcG



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    Last edited by Frank S; Jan 24, 2022 at 06:40 AM.
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