Double Flaring Tool Rec
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Double Flaring Tool Rec
I need a good double flaring tool set. I want to do gas and brake lines. Anyone know of a very good setup? I haven't
been to Sears to see if they carry them or not?
Thanks,
Gary
been to Sears to see if they carry them or not?
Thanks,
Gary
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita KS
Originally Posted by comp
Any good name brand 
but practice to learn itis easy to be a little off and if you have already spent time forming those special bends then mess the end up it is vary upsetting
Practice, Practice, Practice, ........I have a flaring set from RIGID, nice but $$. The Sears unit did not appeal to me, take a look at the RIGID brand and you will see a big difference in sturdiness of construction.
Just a thought: If you don't have a lot of lines to do, considering the cost of the tool and considering the cost of practice scrap, The preformed lines may not be too expensive.
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Thanks guys,
I have a toolsource catalog and they sell major brands for about $40-$60. I would like to have the tool for future service too. Now I'm planning on a new fuel line but first I have to find what I did with Lars "how setup a fuel line" paper.
Gary
I have a toolsource catalog and they sell major brands for about $40-$60. I would like to have the tool for future service too. Now I'm planning on a new fuel line but first I have to find what I did with Lars "how setup a fuel line" paper.
Gary
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From: I can walk to MA
I've gotten my cheapo double flare tool to work OK - but for
larger diameters (5/16 and 3/8) - you need to use an extra C-clamp,
vise, or vise-grips to help squeeze the die. The Rigid one
has a built-in clamp on the flaring part to facilitate a good grip.
The double flare tool is first used to put a bubble on the end of
the tube. Then, the taper is used to flatten that to a flare -
which has a double wall thickness. A single flare is too thin to
reliably hold down in a fitting. Also, the double flare (with some
practice) can be used to put slight bubbles at the end of a line -
where a hose is clamped on - to keep it from slipping off the
end over time.
larger diameters (5/16 and 3/8) - you need to use an extra C-clamp,
vise, or vise-grips to help squeeze the die. The Rigid one
has a built-in clamp on the flaring part to facilitate a good grip.
The double flare tool is first used to put a bubble on the end of
the tube. Then, the taper is used to flatten that to a flare -
which has a double wall thickness. A single flare is too thin to
reliably hold down in a fitting. Also, the double flare (with some
practice) can be used to put slight bubbles at the end of a line -
where a hose is clamped on - to keep it from slipping off the
end over time.
Team Owner
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From: eville in
Originally Posted by OatBoy
pardon my ignorance but what is double flared as opposed to single flared?
dub. has a rolled shoulder to hold high pressure, brake line's , fuel inj.
etc. best way to go if you can
Pro
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From: Pleasant Valley MO
http://mpbrakes.com/ac71400a.htm. I bought one of these. It sure is nice to use. only takes a few seconds and it is done. It is a lot better than my KD flaring tools, that is now setting in the bottom of my tool box. Plus it does make a perfect flare, unlike all the other flaring tools, That will kinda get them off to one side a little bit.
Larry
Larry
