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Mastercool cheaper alternative?
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jsmeece
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How about $285 with free shipping
https://www.toolpan.com/Mastercool-72475--Universal-Hydraulic-Flaring-Tool-Set_p_18897.html
Tool Discounter has a set too for $279, but you will have to pay for shipping.
https://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=MAS72475
https://www.toolpan.com/Mastercool-72475--Universal-Hydraulic-Flaring-Tool-Set_p_18897.html
Tool Discounter has a set too for $279, but you will have to pay for shipping.
https://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=MAS72475
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Ign
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Has anyone ever ordered from Toolpan? I've never heard of it.
Has anyone ever ordered from Toolpan? I've never heard of it.
That's where I bought my set from a few years ago. I've also bought my vacuum pump and a few other things from them. No complaints from me.
toplessHO
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dont know about current pricing but will say Ive had my Mastercool set about 15 yrs and couldnt be happier.
I chipped a die and they sent me a new set post paid for free.
I also got an extra decal of all the parts thats normally stuck on inside of lid. I enlarged the unmounted decal and laminated it so I could read without a magnifying glass. Top notch service!
I chipped a die and they sent me a new set post paid for free.
I also got an extra decal of all the parts thats normally stuck on inside of lid. I enlarged the unmounted decal and laminated it so I could read without a magnifying glass. Top notch service!
metaleltr
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Recently bought this tool to do brake lines. Works awesome highly recommended. I got mine on Amazon.
I have been considering one of these tools for awhile now, but have to say that I am confused by all of the different kits. Is there a complete kit that covers pretty much all automotive tubing needs for all of the different kinds of flares a guy could come across?
Is this THAT kit that I am looking for, or is there a better, more comprehensive kit out there?
Is this THAT kit that I am looking for, or is there a better, more comprehensive kit out there?
Caligula455
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I got one for brake lines too and it’s been a pleasure to use. Perfect double flares every time with almost no effort. Even when you need to use it under a vehicle.
I also used the bubble flare dies very gently to put a small barb on a line that will get a hose clamped to it.
Highly recommend it, I also ordered from Amazon.
I also used the bubble flare dies very gently to put a small barb on a line that will get a hose clamped to it.
Highly recommend it, I also ordered from Amazon.
I have been considering one of these tools for awhile now, but have to say that I am confused by all of the different kits. Is there a complete kit that covers pretty much all automotive tubing needs for all of the different kinds of flares a guy could come across?
Is this THAT kit that I am looking for, or is there a better, more comprehensive kit out there?
I'm going to say no. My kit was the very complete standard brake it. So it had all the 45, bubble, double bubble, adapter line dies for fuel n evap flex, hell I know I'm forgetting a couple. What it didn't have that I needed for my projects was the 37.5 degree dies for AN / JIC tubing. So I had to buy a whole nother set for that. I don't remember what that cost but it couldn't have been that much, maybe a bit over a hundred. What does bother me is they don't offer a case for those so you're on your own keeping them organized.
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454ragtop
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Ebay is your friend. Low mileage used one for $220, brand new for $280. w/ free shipping.
markdtn
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I bought the 72485 kit on Ebay from Arctic Tools. I have wanted one for a long time, but never pulled the trigger. Could not be happier with it. I needed it to do push connects on 3/8 fuel line that rusted out. Couple of notes. It did not like the thick-wall 3/8 brake tubing that you can buy with double flares and a fitting on each end. It just pushed through the die. On the thinner walled factory fuel line, some 5/16 coiled I had and the 3/8 coil I bought it worked like a champ. I did not try to double flare that thick wall stuff, it may work fine. Also they do not have a "regular" fuel end to make. I was replacing part of a line on a 2007 Tahoe so I needed a push connect on 1 end at the tank and a regular barb on the other where I cut the line. I ended up making the barb a GM transmission cooling line connection which gave me something for the clamp to hold. I would love to use this to make barb type connections for some lawn stuff as well. All in all I love it and would buy it again. It is spendy but it saved me several hours not having to replace a whole fuel line.
toplessHO
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I bought the 72485 kit on Ebay from Arctic Tools. I have wanted one for a long time, but never pulled the trigger. Could not be happier with it. I needed it to do push connects on 3/8 fuel line that rusted out. Couple of notes. It did not like the thick-wall 3/8 brake tubing that you can buy with double flares and a fitting on each end. It just pushed through the die. On the thinner walled factory fuel line, some 5/16 coiled I had and the 3/8 coil I bought it worked like a champ. I did not try to double flare that thick wall stuff, it may work fine. Also they do not have a "regular" fuel end to make. I was replacing part of a line on a 2007 Tahoe so I needed a push connect on 1 end at the tank and a regular barb on the other where I cut the line. I ended up making the barb a GM transmission cooling line connection which gave me something for the clamp to hold. I would love to use this to make barb type connections for some lawn stuff as well. All in all I love it and would buy it again. It is spendy but it saved me several hours not having to replace a whole fuel line.
Ive been using the bubble flare as a barb for as long as Ive had the set.
As for your problem on the double flares,Ive found that the inside and outside of the tubing needs to be beveled. I keep a long skinny unibit in my kit for that.Also oil the end before you start
I'm going to say no. My kit was the very complete standard brake it. So it had all the 45, bubble, double bubble, adapter line dies for fuel n evap flex, hell I know I'm forgetting a couple. What it didn't have that I needed for my projects was the 37.5 degree dies for AN / JIC tubing. So I had to buy a whole nother set for that. I don't remember what that cost but it couldn't have been that much, maybe a bit over a hundred. What does bother me is they don't offer a case for those so you're on your own keeping them organized.
What is this AN / JIC tubing? I haven't encountered it before but see it discussed here. It's for fancy show cars or something?
theoldwizard1
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The problem with cheaper tools like this are the dies. Either you are missing the one you really need or the dies are not properly machined making a poor quality flare. And the cheaper dies do not seem to last and you can not buy a single replacement.
I bought one just to do the GM fuel injection flares when doing an LS swap on a 1972 GMC Jimmy. Worked perfectly and I also bought the JIC 37degree dies as I was using some AN and some JIC fittings. Been sitting on my shelf for about 10 years?
markdtn
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Ive been using the bubble flare as a barb for as long as Ive had the set.
As for your problem on the double flares,Ive found that the inside and outside of the tubing needs to be beveled. I keep a long skinny unibit in my kit for that.Also oil the end before you start
I didn't try a double flare with thick wall 3/8, I tried a quick connect.
I made a double flare with thin-wall 3/8 last night and it was very nice.
I'll try the bubble flare, but I kind of liked having a bit of straight before the kickup that I got with the GM transmission style.
Either way it's a great tool.
oilslick
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I bought one just to do the GM fuel injection flares when doing an LS swap on a 1972 GMC Jimmy. Worked perfectly and I also bought the JIC 37degree dies as I was using some AN and some JIC fittings. Been sitting on my shelf for about 10 years?
Let's see the jimmy!