Flaring tool kits
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*Single flares on soft (copper) tubing can be made with less-expensive tools. Double flares on steel lines require a higher quality tool. | *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. | *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. | ||
==Flaring tool kits== | ==Flaring tool kits== |