Tools & Fabrication - What 37* double flare tool and bender?

Just wondering what a good flare tool was? I've got a cheap advance auto parts kit that works fine around the body shop but the flares arn't real great and I don't want to use it on my direct port kit. I've seen a lot of people mention the summit brand kit in the nitrous forums but never heard anyone talk about the quailty of it just the price. THANKS for the help guys.

I use the Ridgid 37 degree flaring tool, it has a ratcheting mechanism that helps to make uniform and good sealing flares.
Carl

Go to matco tools. I bought a couple of them. Works great! Cutter part# tc120b and flare tool part#MST507FB

If you want to double flare stainless steel lines, it's a LOT easier to make high quality flares with a hydraulic tool like a Mastercool 71480. I think Eastwood is re-branding and selling the same tool now too.

i have the mastercool hydraulic flare tool best investment i have made i use it a lot around the shop.
http://www.mastercool.com/pages/flaring_tools.html

i have the mastercool hydraulic flare tool best investment i have made i use it a lot around the shop.
http://www.mastercool.com/pages/flaring_tools.html

2nd that!

Sykes Pickavant... Hands down... I ve used one for years plumbing racecars and never had a problem... Ive used the mastercool one before and didnt like it.... be ready to spend 300-400 bucks...

I have one of these:


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Imperial 37 Degree ROL-AIR Standard Flaring Tool
Toolsource #106104
Manufacturers Part Number #400-F
$409.89
Flares steel, stainless steel, titanium, and other metal tubing.
Flare sizes: 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8" O. D. tubing.
Produces precision 37 Degree flares. Tubing sizes are clearly marked.
For Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium and other Metal Tubing.
Meets or exceeds Federal Specification GGG-F-451a, Type 1, Class2, Style A, Government Specification MIL-T-6845.
Includes case.
This item is manufactured in the U.S.A. by a minority, woman or disabled-owned business.


Imperial 400-F 37 Degree ROL-AIR™ Standard Flaring Tool

37* is a single flare...not a double flare ;)

If you are doing the 37 deg single flare for AN and such, it is hard to beat the Parker Rolo-flare - about $90 from Aircraft Spruce

If you want to double flare stainless steel lines, it's a LOT easier to make high quality flares with a hydraulic tool like a Mastercool 71480. I think Eastwood is re-branding and selling the same tool now too.

I have the mastercool too, and I like it alot, easy on stainless.