Flaring tool kits
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(New page: {{develop}} ==Details== ==Flaring tool kits== *[http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=5969 Harbor Freight tube flaring kit - $10] *[http://www.imperial-tools....) |
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| + | ==Issues with cheaper flaring tools== | ||
| + | *Single flares on soft (copper) tubing can be made with less-expensive tools. Double flares on steel lines require a higher quality tool. | ||
| + | *Cheap flaring kits may not clamp the tube properly when attempting a double flare. | ||
| + | *It is often helpful to further clamp a cheaper flaring tool clamp in a vise when attempting double flares. | ||
| + | *There are many great videos on YouTube on the proceedure. It takes a little practice, but the process is easy to learn. | ||
==Flaring tool kits== | ==Flaring tool kits== | ||
| − | *[http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=5969 Harbor Freight tube flaring kit - $ | + | *[http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=5969 Harbor Freight tube flaring kit]- $12 (ca. 09-2014) |
*[http://www.imperial-tools.com/tools/tubing_toolkits/tubetoolkits_02.html Imperial Tools tube working kits] | *[http://www.imperial-tools.com/tools/tubing_toolkits/tubetoolkits_02.html Imperial Tools tube working kits] | ||
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://store.snapon.com/TUBING-C629054.aspx Snap-On flaring tool sets] |
| − | *[http://www.yellowjacket.com/ | + | *[http://www.yellowjacket.com/products/518 Yellow Jacket HVAC flaring tool kits] |
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=flaring&x=0&y=0 Amazon.com automotive search for "flaring"] | *[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=flaring&x=0&y=0 Amazon.com automotive search for "flaring"] | ||
| + | *[http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Flaring-Tools/ Ridgid flaring tools] | ||
| + | *[http://www.atdtools.com/search.php?q=flaring&Submit=Search ATD flaring tools] | ||
| + | *KD Tools: [http://www.kd-tools.com/2198.htm Flaring tool], [http://www.kd-tools.com/2190.htm Portable double flaring tool], [http://www.kd-tools.com/2199.htm Double flaring tool set]. | ||
| + | *[http://www.mastercool.com/pages/flaring_tools.html Mastercool] -Premium (expensive) hydraulic hand-held flaring tool. Also available under Snap-On's Blue Point tool line. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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