Features
- Crimps up to 22 gauge galvanized steel
- Forms male-fitting ends on round metal pipe, gutters, and downspouts
- Reduced handle span to reduce muscle effort
- Slip-resistant ergonomic grips
- External latch for ease of use
Specifications
| Cut Direction | Straight |
| Ergonomic Grip | Yes |
| Grip | Ergonomic Grip |
| Jaw Material | Forged Steel |
| Serrated Jaw | No |
| Color | Black/Green |
| Alternate Color | Yellow/Black |
| Product Length (In) | 11.9 |
| Product Length (Mm) | 245 |
| Product Width (In) | 2.9 |
| Product Width (Mm) | 65 |
| Product Height (Mm) | 25 |
| Product Weight (Oz) | 16.032 |
| Product Weight (G) | 500 |
| Cutting Capacity (Mm) | 35 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Packaging | Hanging card / Carded |
| 1000 V Vde | No |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty (region dependent) |
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Hand crimping tool for forming male-fitting ends on round metal pipe, gutters, and downspouts. Designed to crimp up to 22 gauge galvanized steel. Features a reduced handle span to lower required muscle effort, slip-resistant ergonomic grips, and an external latch for storage.
Project Ideas
Business
On‑Site Gutter and Downspout Rescue
Offer a mobile micro-service that fixes leaking joints, extends downspouts, and adapts to odd-size outlets on the spot. The 3 Blade Crimper lets you form male-fitting ends in minutes for seamless slip-joint repairs on 22-gauge galvanized components. Package options: quick leaks-and-extensions, storm-readiness checks, and decorative replacements. Upsell gutter guards and splash blocks; market as a same-day, no-ladder-for-homeowner solution.
HVAC Round Duct Transitions
Provide rapid fabrication of male ends, reducers, and splice sections for round duct installers and handymen. Stock common diameters of light-gauge galvanized tube; use the crimper to create field-fit male ends that slip into existing runs, boots, and takeoffs. Offer emergency after-hours deliveries for jobsite saves. Sell by length plus per-crimp charge, and add a premium for insulated wraps or high-temp sealant at joints.
Custom Rain Chains & Decorative Downspouts
Launch an ecommerce microbrand making artisanal rain chains and ornamental downspout segments. Differentiate with clean, repeatable slip joints formed by the crimper, allowing customers to resize without tools. Offer finishes (galvanized, powder coat, aged copper look), themed cups, and hardware kits. Sell modular extension packs that simply push-fit thanks to consistent male crimping, keeping shipping compact and assembly simple.
Food Truck/Trailer Vent Retrofits
Niche service: retrofit or extend vent stacks and hood outlets on food trucks and mobile kitchens using crimped male ends for tight slip joints in thin-gauge round pipe. Provide quick-turn installations that pass basic local ventilation checks, with optional spark arrestor and rain cap add-ons. The reduced handle span and slip-resistant grips let you work efficiently in tight spaces and awkward angles on-site.
Pre‑Crimped Stove Pipe Extension Kits
Assemble and sell DIY kits for wood-stove users: pre-cut round pipe lengths with one end factory-crimped for easy slip-fit assembly, plus optional dampers and caps. Offer common diameters, clear instructions, and upsells like high-temp tape and gasket rope. Market to cabin owners and tiny-house builders who want tool-free assembly; your consistent crimp profile reduces smoke leakage and makes alignment straightforward.
Creative
Rain Chain + Splash Sculpture
Turn scrap round downspout and light-gauge pipe into a decorative rain chain that also tames roof runoff. Crimp the male ends on short pipe segments so they nest neatly into cups, funnels, and curved elbows you cut from downspout. The slip-fit joints created by the 3 Blade Crimper let you assemble long chains without fasteners and quickly test different layouts. Add small punched holes for sound, hang copper/galv accents, and terminate at a sculpted splash basin. The ergonomic grips and reduced handle span keep fatigue low while you form dozens of connections.
Telescoping Garden Flame Tube
Build a portable, telescoping wind-guard tube for patio torches or a small rocket-stove flue. Crimp one end of each section so they slide into the next, creating a stable, height-adjustable stack. Add a crimped collar at the base to lock into a weighted plate or stove body. Because the tool forms consistent male-fitting ends in 22-gauge galvanized, you get airtight-ish seams that improve draft and reduce smoke leaks while still allowing quick breakdown for storage.
Modular Metal Planter Columns
Create cylindrical planters from round pipe offcuts and downspout scraps that stack or extend as plants grow. Crimp the bottom of upper sections to slip into the section below, adding perforations for drainage. Make interchangeable rings for trellis supports or irrigation lines. The crimped joints let you reconfigure height, swap liners, or add fertilizer rings without fasteners—great for balcony gardens where weight and space matter.
Tuned Pipe Chimes
Craft a set of metallic wind chimes or a simple outdoor metallophone. Cut round pipe to tuned lengths and use the crimper to form male ends that slide into decorative caps or couplers without soldering. The slip-fit allows quick fine-tuning (length adjustments) and easy replacement if a tube gets dented. Add weatherproof cord and spaced hang points; experiment with different alloys for tone, using the consistent crimp profile to keep visual uniformity.
Water Feature Spillway
Design a cascading spillway for a small pond or barrel fountain using nested round pipe and downspout pieces. Crimp male ends to create modular elbows, diverters, and vented risers that can be rotated to tune flow. The friction-fit connections simplify maintenance and seasonal disassembly. Finish with patina-safe clear coat to preserve the galvanized aesthetic while protecting against corrosion.