The hydraulic type flare tools are nice but expensive. I love mine. For benders you can't beat the needle nose style pliers. They work great.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-Tubing-Bending-Pliers-Brake-Line-Tubing-Bender-Lisle-/261633255093
Doug

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