Thread: A good flaring tool.
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01-12-2007 10:36 AM #1
A good flaring tool.
Lookin' for a good flaring tool, I'm looking at the Rigid 37* model 377 heavy duty for doing SS but I'm being told that it leaves scarring on the tubing. I have an Imperial Eastman now that also leaves some scarring and is really not the heavy duty for doing .035 wall SS. You guys got any favorites?
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01-12-2007 11:22 AM #2
I've got a Parker 210a, never noticed any "scarring", but then I wasn't after a mirror finish, so may not have paid enough attention. Had I been I likely would plan on repolishing after cut and bend anyway.Last edited by Bob Parmenter; 01-12-2007 at 12:30 PM.
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01-12-2007 04:48 PM #3
I've got a Ridgid double flare tool, it works great. I got it on Ebay for $50 after shipping.
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01-12-2007 05:55 PM #4
I bought a Mastercool Universal Hydraulic Flaring set/does push-on/GM/45 deg double flare/Metric bubble flaring/ etc. Does stainless with ease. Very Costly though/ around $500.00. Still get the slight scarring on the tubing though. Shim stock is a good idea. I will try that next time. Good Luck, Charlyg
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