What 37* double flare tool and bender?

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Oct 27, 2010 | 11:06 PM

aarontracy

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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.

Oct 29, 2010 | 07:03 AM

Carl at CRP

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I use the Ridgid 37 degree flaring tool, it has a ratcheting mechanism that helps to make uniform and good sealing flares.
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Oct 29, 2010 | 09:53 AM

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

Oct 29, 2010 | 02:28 PM

Mike454SS

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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.

Oct 29, 2010 | 02:35 PM

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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

Oct 29, 2010 | 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bgblockelcamino

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!

Oct 29, 2010 | 09:36 PM

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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...

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Oct 31, 2010 | 11:47 PM

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I have one of these:

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