So I bought Summit's double flaring tool and it's quite possibly the worst tool evar.



Should I just have a shop flare my lines, or can someone recommend a decent (but not $500) flaring tool??

 

I bought one from Jegs and it pretty much sucked too.

 

I have this one http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P6...amp;dir=catalog



I also think kb tools or someone makes a decent one. It takes a bit of a nack i guess, just make sure you oil the tube and the tool well. is the tube slipping or are you just splitting out the flare?

 

hmm i use a regular old craftsman.



what exact problem are you having with your tool?



kevin.

 

With this tool, there is no accurate way to align the die. I had quickgrips and a vice and I still could NOT get it aligned properly, resulting in crooked flare and often times a split flare. I'm no expert, but my dad couldn't do it either. And I consider my dad capable of anything with his hands, haha.



So, am I an idiot, or is there a better tool? I'll take a look at that Snap-On link...thanks for the suggestion.



Here's a pic of the Summit tool:



EDIT: After looking at the pic, one can easily assume that the "feet" on the die would keep it aligned on the bar, but the tolerance is so high there is a ridiculous amount of play...

 

yea, thats how all the tools are, pretty much.



gotta tightened the nuts on the bar slowly back and forth (1 side a few turns, next side a few turns)



its a bitch but just take your time.



thats actually identical to the craftsman tool.



kevin.

 

Spend $75 and waste your time, or spend $300 and become a flaring master!





http://www.fedhillusa.com/?page=flaringtools

 

I've only used the one you are using, and it worked great, maybe you have too much sticking out?

 

I've tried that too, to no avail. The initial "bubble" creation is crooked .

 

I borrowed a snapon one from my friend's old man, and it worked first time without a problem.



I also bought the summit one had it was junk. If you are really careful you can do it, but my first 5 were crap...