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Abstract

A crimping tool includes a jaw assembly including a first and second jaws, each with a working portion. The jaw assembly is moveable between an open position where the first and second working portions are apart to receive a crimping ring, and a closed position where the first and second working portions apply a crimping force to the crimping ring. A ring support adjacent the first jaw includes first and second legs movable relative to the first jaw between a holding position with the jaw assembly in the open position and a crimping position with the jaw assembly in the closed position. In the holding position, the legs may hold a crimping ring while sliding it along the tube or pipe. In the crimping position, the legs may move to the crimping position to allow the jaws to crimp the crimping ring about the pipe or tube.

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