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Topic: Double flare tool
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ciscokid
Journeyman Posts: 73
From: Cleveland, TN
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-25-2003 09:48 PM
  
Anyone know where to get a GOOD double-flaring tool used for making SAE flares on 3/16" brake lines? I bought one from Eastwood and the tube guide post snapped off the flare adapter the FIRST TIME I used it :mad Cheap crap. I need a GOOD one.Thanks.
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-28-2003 01:17 PM
I've had my Imperial-Eastman for 25+ years and like you, I have broken the teat on the 3/16 twice, once when I first got it and just last week.You can get the piece if you can find a place that will order them for you. I ordered 2 when I first broke mine. So, breaking it last week, didn't hinder me as I still had the spare after all these years. Try Grainger and see if they can order you a new pieve. ------------------
Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel.
And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear.....
"Buzzzzzz.......Click"
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NoBS
Journeyman Posts: 34
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Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-29-2003 05:56 PM
I'm not familiar with Eastwood double flair tools, I went to their site, looked at the picture ..... Yeah, it would work but,It can't compare to the Ridgid. But then it does cost a bunch more. I think I paid between $65 and $75. (But then the Ridgid comes with a tube cutter. It's not an 'add on'.) What I like most about the Ridgid is the way the screw part clamps, aligns and indexes to the tube holding part. This pretty much eliminates misalignment that results in broken tool posts. Don't forget to lube the mandrel (?) before starting the flair, makes it much easier. Addendum: I went to Grainger.Com, the flair kit I got is a 345DL/150. And they want $82.95. Which may be closer to what I paid 4 or 5 years ago. ?? Can't remember everything. Anyhow, $82.95 is the Grainger and Tool Truck price, I suspect it could be had for a bit less if you found one at a different source. While at the Ridgid site verifying my information I made the mistake of clicking the 'next page' button .... HHmmmmmmmmm ... Series 400 tube benders .... I MUST RESIST! Resistance is Futile [This message has been edited by NoBS (edited 01-29-2003).]
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2065
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 01-30-2003 07:49 PM
Ridgid makes some nice tools. 
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ciscokid
Journeyman Posts: 73
From: Cleveland, TN
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-31-2003 09:55 AM
Thanks everyone. I don't mind paying more for something that is truely superior in quality. In general, you get what you pay for, and I think that is especially true with tools. I looked at the Rigid at Grainger and I agree it looks like a nice set. I'll give it a shot.
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CAPTAIN CLAMHEAD
Journeyman Posts: 50
From: DETROIT MI
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 02-20-2003 05:50 PM
THE KREMMEL TRIPLE FLARING TOOL IS THE OEM DETROIT STANDARD ACTUALLY.------------------
IF I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT NOBODY DOES.
GIVE ME A TEST, I'M SIMPLY THE BEST!
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 395
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-25-2003 06:21 PM
CiscoKid: I have the Snap-on double flaring set. I've had it for about 7 years now. Since I was the lowest guy in the shop I worked in, I always got to re-brakeline the rusty cars. I got pretty damn good at it, and normally I started with a 25ft roll of 3/16" tube and a box of line nuts and went from there. I've probably done 15-20 complete cars with this tool, and it is the best I have ever used. If you find a local Snapon truck, show the guy some green, and the price will drop a bit. This may be the same as other brands, but it's the one I have experience with, so I know it's good. While you're at it, get yourself two or three extra mandrels for 3/16 as they do break. Oh, the hardest thing to remember is to but the line nut on BEFORE you flare the tube...LOL. Good luck, and happy flaring.....www.snapon.com stock number is TF528D [This message has been edited by Hemikiller (edited 02-25-2003).]
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