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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== *[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://store.snapon.com/TUBING-C629054.aspx Snap-On flaring tool sets] *[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.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== *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flare_fitting *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN_thread *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JIC_fitting *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/who-makes-good-fuel-line-flaring-tool-164060.html *http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f37/best-double-flaring-tool-under-100-a-845238/ *http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/779158-is-this-a-good-tool-kit.html *http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84149 *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/brake-line-flaring-161278.html *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-tool-use-bubble-flare-158005.html?highlight=flare+tool *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/brake-flare-tool-compromise-155627.html *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/brake-line-flare-nut-advice-needed-151283.html *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/double-flare-brake-line-problems-12864.html [[Category:Tools]]
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