I Need a double flaring tool that is worth a ****!!!!!!

[theoldwizard1]

The new clamp blocks are silver instead of black, about the only way to tell a difference visually. The set is a really good idea but if they gave a damn they would of made the blocks out of machined steel instead of a powdered metal. Even if the price doubled it would be well worth it.

PM ! No wonder they fail !

 

[theoldwizard1]

The new clamp blocks are silver instead of black, ...

Skin you have it reversed.....the OLD ones are silver and new are black oxide.

According to this video (@2:30) the "good ones" are lighter color.

 

[Ramblin Man]

I would suggest when cutting and flaring, to take the reamer on your cutting tool and "deburr" the center of the tubing. Then take a file and lightly bevel the outside of the tubing at a steep angle. Again lightly.

And I use dielectric gease or brake fluid for a lubricant between the tools and the tubing. Do not lubricate between the clamps and the tubing, just the end being flared. I hope that makes since. Typing in a hurry to leave and go try to see the northern lights!

 

[pozidriv]

I can post pics if need be but if the set you get is black, youre in the clear, if silver thats the old stuff

Has the set been good so far?