Re: Double flare tubing tool
[Re: Moneypit6]
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02/06/10 12:14 PM
02/06/10 12:14 PM
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bobbyb
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I had the same problem with one I bought from Sears. It was suppose to do double flares but the clamp on the tool wouldn't hold the tubing in position while flaring. I could use some tips also or a GOOD tool that actually works right.
2004 Dodge Rumble Bee 5.7 Hemi
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
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Re: Double flare tubing tool
[Re: jcc]
#605765
02/06/10 12:58 PM
02/06/10 12:58 PM
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Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA
OzHemi
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After years of frustration with the $50? Summit type tools, I dropped a few hundred on the real hydraulic double flare tools, and glad I did.
I was temped on one of them, sure look like a nice way to go.
On the tool topic, I just bought an A/C hose crimper, sure works nice
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Re: Double flare tubing tool
[Re: Moneypit6]
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02/06/10 12:59 PM
02/06/10 12:59 PM
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" Does that make sense?"
It certainly does, but in this case the clamps are both bottomed. It has a slight bulge in the area of the tube because it's flexing. I C-clamped on each side to complete the squeeze but this stuff is stubborn. I can mill more off of the clamp but was just wondering if there was a good trick without squeezing the *ell out of the tube and making it look smaller after the install. I'm beginning to think I have to size it so that it actually pinches the tube down a little and makes it's own shoulder.
Try what I said first on a fresh peice of tube. You don't want the tube colasped where you gripe it either. It it's leaving a crimp mark, then it will work without any milling.
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Re: Double flare tubing tool
[Re: RapidRobert]
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02/06/10 01:00 PM
02/06/10 01:00 PM
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OzHemi
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But don't forget that the dimple in the holder has to be the right angle too
thanks OZ . Holy Moses I forgot about the angle on the other side would have to match also . Sounds like I better just pony up & get a Summitt (they're cheap)(now I know why) assuming that the ends can be filed so it will clamp down tight
Maybe moneypit will give you a deal on a slighty used one
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Re: Double flare tubing tool
[Re: 62maxwgn]
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02/06/10 01:26 PM
02/06/10 01:26 PM
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OzHemi
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If you are going to any amount of double flaring,go to a refrigeration parts supplier and buy a Imperial-Eastman.It's tube holder (attached) won't slip no matter what size tube.It's still USA made and will last forever.In tools,you get what you pay for. :twocents
Nice looking tool!
And I agree....that A/C crimper I just got is a good quality tool, and just makes the job go smooth and easy...I bought my flare tools a little bit ago, and wasn't aware of that style, sure looks good.
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