Gear Test - Stove Pipe Crimping Tool (Win!)

Hey all. The cost of various adapters/connectors/reducers for stove chimney piping has had me fuming (leaking smoke out of my ears) for quite a while. It's insane, obscene. I  want to make better use of the stuff I already have or can scrounge.

I came across this Crescent/Wiss crimping tool at Home Depot and bought it on a whim. I never knew such a thing even existed. It has three blades and a compound leverage system.

I figured it would probably only work on the galvanized kleenex that the HVAC guys use.

But today I gave it a try on a heavy gauge 6-5" reducer I had, and needed for my Camp Chef portable wood stove. I had to use all my strength, and go over it twice, but the "outie" connector on top is now an "innie" and it fits the stove hole perfectly. Sweet!

Hi Douglas;
Not many people know about that tool.
I was given one apx 20 years ago.
I don't use it often, but when you need one it sure is handy!
I think I have loaned mine out more than I have used it.

The tin-knockers(sheet metal workers) that do hvac on commercial jobsites always had these.
You can try to use pliers and such, but these really do the job.