Flaring tool kits
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==Issues with cheaper flaring tools== | ==Issues with cheaper flaring tools== | ||
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*Cheap flaring kits may not clamp the tube properly when attempting a double flare. | *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. | *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 - $12 | + | *[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://store.snapon.com/TUBING-C629054.aspx Snap-On flaring tool sets] | *[http://store.snapon.com/TUBING-C629054.aspx Snap-On flaring tool sets] |