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07-07-2007, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: York, England
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Which Flare Tool ?
I'm getting near to the point where I will need a flare tool, any recommendations on which one to purchase, type, hints, tips etc.
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Martin
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07-07-2007, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Port Orange, Fl
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The Parker Rolo Flare tool from Cleaveland Tools. Used it alot works great.
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07-07-2007, 01:23 PM
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Home Depot plumbing department has one. No leaks. Easy to get and pretty simple to use. But the other one looks more professional.
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07-07-2007, 01:31 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Baltimore, MD
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Originally Posted by TSwezey
Home Depot plumbing department has one. No leaks. Easy to get and pretty simple to use. But the other one looks more professional.
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Be sure to get a 37 degree flare tool. I don't know about home plumbing, but automotive flare tools are 45 degrees. I have the parker flare tool as pictured above. Expensive, but works well. |
07-07-2007, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ohio
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Originally Posted by jlfernan
The Parker Rolo Flare tool from Cleaveland Tools. Used it alot works great.
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I second this motion! Just got one and it works great! |
07-07-2007, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SoCal
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Originally Posted by TSwezey
Home Depot plumbing department has one. No leaks. Easy to get and pretty simple to use. But the other one looks more professional.
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I've never seen anything but 45 degree tools in Depot. What brand did you buy?
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Fullerton, Ca. w/beautiful 2.5 year old son 
RV-4 99% built  and sold 
Rag and tube project well under way
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07-07-2007, 05:12 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,762
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Originally Posted by TSwezey
Home Depot plumbing department has one. No leaks. Easy to get and pretty simple to use. But the other one looks more professional.
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I wasn't aware that Home Depot carried a 37 degree flaring tool. DO NOT USE A 45 DEGREE TOOL! It may not leak now, but it's days are numbered. It will not "seat" properly with an AN fitting.
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RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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07-07-2007, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
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Rol-Air also good
I used a borrowed Rolo-flare for most of the flares that I've done so far. When I bought one, I opt'd for the little more expensive Rol-Air Flaring tool. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...ringtools3.php Comparing the two, the Rol-Air is a little easier to use in tight spots. The big advantage I found is the ability to move the die to check the flare without removing the tube from the clamp block.
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