The new issue of Street Rodder has a review of a revolutionary, new
flaring tool that looks high quality AND expensive, tho no price is
listed---a phone number was.
Al J.
James Barrett wrote:
> Folks,
> Just tried my new #345 RIDGID double flare
> tool. Used the same old used brake lines that I
> had been completely unsuccessful flaring with the
> "Performance Tool". The RIDGID tool did NOT allow
> the tubing to slip and its construction alignes the
> tool properly with the tubing. The double flare
> appears to be as good as any factory produced flare.
> The clamped area of the tube was also smooth when I was
> done. Finally a tool that works!
>
> I was hoping that the first stage of the
> double flare would be OK to use as a bubble flare,
> however, I do not think so now. I will buy the
> tubing (locally) with the bubble flare and
> convert one end, or both as needed, to the double flare.
>
> I did try a single flare with the brake line.
> The line split at it's seam, so the double flare is
> necessary for this type of 3/16" brake line.
>
> The RIDGID tool was list priced at $47.75 with tax.
> James Barrett Tiger II 351C and others
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