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My granddaughter likes to make hoses and run the crimp machine for me and she does a right fine job. Never had one blow an end off and although only 10 years old, she has been doing this for about three years when the need arises. We had a little problem just a couple of months ago which I've finally got rectified. I was needing several 1" hoses made and crimped so saved the job back so she could do it. Unfortunately, (and it's my fault) she didn't know there are more than one type of crimp fittings in the cabinet. The "430" series is a "bite to the wire" high pressure type, and I typically use the standard "U" series type fittings. These call for different collet, spacer ring, and bowl series to be used. Looking in the manual as taught, she picked the collet, spacer ring, bowl, and 1" fittings she needed. Usually I get everything lined out and she only measures and cuts the hose, then installs and crimps the end(s). This time I let her run the job start to finish without oversight.
After donning gloves, and face shield, she cut a hose to length, assembled both the machine, and hose to fitting, but upon running the press to initiate the crimp, I, (from across the shop) heard three loud "bangs" with one being a ricochet of something off a sidewall. Strolling over to the crimp machine I find her almost in tears as she is pulling the deformed hose and fitting from the press. I then notice the collet is destroyed. Now I may be one cold and hard sumbitch, but it would take someone much colder than I to be mad at someone who made an honest mistake. After comforting, I showed her the correct collet, bowl, and spacer ring to use per the manual for the 430 series fitting and she cut another section of hose, then assembled fittings onto the hose without further adieu. All good. We had to use the higher pressure fittings as I didn't want to chance hurting or scratching my crimping bowl.
Here a few photos but I'll protect the innocent:
Crimper her and I assembled onto this cabinet and rolling cart I modified from an equipment tearout I kept the parts from:
Destroyed collet with three segments broken out, and two others fractured:
Replacement collet is still available from Eaton/Weatherhead but they cannot sell direct to me. Suggested I try Fastenal, (yeah, right) so went to Napa who can order it. Too expensive at $407.00 for me I'm thinking so I call a friend out in VA whom works at a hydraulic shop. They have a lightly used one so I sent a $105.00 for it shipped and all will be good again.
Granddaughter is ecstatic I was able to resolve the issue. I've not needed any other 1" hoses so not been a problem but have several to make in other sizes once I bring that old Clark backhoe to the shop.
I try to keep the granddaughters engaged with me as much as possible. Daughter in law seldom is happy when her kids are involved, but she keeps her trap shut as they always go after daughter's kids.
After donning gloves, and face shield, she cut a hose to length, assembled both the machine, and hose to fitting, but upon running the press to initiate the crimp, I, (from across the shop) heard three loud "bangs" with one being a ricochet of something off a sidewall. Strolling over to the crimp machine I find her almost in tears as she is pulling the deformed hose and fitting from the press. I then notice the collet is destroyed. Now I may be one cold and hard sumbitch, but it would take someone much colder than I to be mad at someone who made an honest mistake. After comforting, I showed her the correct collet, bowl, and spacer ring to use per the manual for the 430 series fitting and she cut another section of hose, then assembled fittings onto the hose without further adieu. All good. We had to use the higher pressure fittings as I didn't want to chance hurting or scratching my crimping bowl.
Here a few photos but I'll protect the innocent:
Crimper her and I assembled onto this cabinet and rolling cart I modified from an equipment tearout I kept the parts from:
Destroyed collet with three segments broken out, and two others fractured:
Replacement collet is still available from Eaton/Weatherhead but they cannot sell direct to me. Suggested I try Fastenal, (yeah, right) so went to Napa who can order it. Too expensive at $407.00 for me I'm thinking so I call a friend out in VA whom works at a hydraulic shop. They have a lightly used one so I sent a $105.00 for it shipped and all will be good again.
Granddaughter is ecstatic I was able to resolve the issue. I've not needed any other 1" hoses so not been a problem but have several to make in other sizes once I bring that old Clark backhoe to the shop.
I try to keep the granddaughters engaged with me as much as possible. Daughter in law seldom is happy when her kids are involved, but she keeps her trap shut as they always go after daughter's kids.