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[chillyhiker]

I was making some connections last night using cinch clamps with the appolo tool and it took everything I had to close the jaws of that sucker...it was at eye level so I just had to use pure arm to arm strenghth...nothing to brace against but geez I didnt dream it would be so tuff.1' pex  by the way.

[Scott7m]

Hahaa do about 50 a day, with about half of them in a crawl space laying on your back reaching up to the floor joist lol

[chillyhiker]

 You must have arms like popeye.. Id have to invest in a power unit.. I thought it would have the leverage of say a pair of bolt cutters for example....chuck

[Roger2561]

Nope.  You're not weak.  Those things are a bear to crimp. 

[CountryBoyJohn]

Not hard with these! Worth the extra coin or rent them! True ratcheting!

http://www.pexsupply.com/Watts-0651059-Model-WPCCT-6-Ratchet-CinchClamp-Tool

[RSI]

What brand are the clamps you are using? The Oetiker brand (same as what comes in Sharkbite brand packages) are thinner and need a lot less effort to cinch.

[Scott7m]

Not hard with these! Worth the extra coin or rent them! True ratcheting!

http://www.pexsupply.com/Watts-0651059-Model-WPCCT-6-Ratchet-CinchClamp-Tool

I've got those only in Kobalt brand from Lowes, there on there third season now, love them

[johnybcold]

I find it is easier if you scream "aaasshhhhbiittchh"

[Chas]

I only had 10 crimps to do so I spent $30 on a "Sioux Chief" block style crimper from Menards. You tighten 2 bolts with a 1/4" impact gun and you're done. It'll do 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" and 1". Might not be great in tight spots but worked great for mine. And you can still scream "aaasshhhhbiittchh" if you want.

[chillyhiker]

I find it is easier if you scream "aaasshhhhbiittchh"

LOL..Yeah I creamed something like that.... I used the appollo rings..so may things to learn I guess.