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JimH74
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Sounds like a great neighbor, and a great way to honor his grandfather by passing to someone who will use them.
Since I already have a set of digital caliper, I'd probably use that fraction/decimal conversion more than anything.
Cool, very cool.
Cool, very cool.
cvairwerks
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In the first photo, the tool on the right is only half there. It's a tubing flare tool. The form block that goes with it is missing.
Beerhippie
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Coincidence: I was handling an Executive Pocket Chum (not that one) at a second-had store this Saturday! They wanted $25 for it, and no case 
RTM
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Notice in my post in the Thorsen thread, I used an Executive Pocket Pal for the length. I got a protractor instead of a caliperCoincidence: I was handling an Executive Pocket Chum (not that one) at a second-had store this Saturday! They wanted $25 for it, and no case
Beerhippie
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Yeah, not sure if the one I was looking at was the Chum or the Pal--OP's is a Chum.Notice in my post in the Thorsen thread, I used an Executive Pocket Pal for the length. I got a protractor instead of a caliper
Wrench97
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You are missing the bar that holds the tubing for the flaring tool and the inserts to make double flares on steel brake lines.
I happen to have an extra ( I think) , depending on OP location I might be able to get it to him
Beerhippie
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I had no idea you could use inserts for double-flares! I've only seen dedicated tools.You are missing the bar that holds the tubing for the flaring tool and the inserts to make double flares on steel brake lines.
Wrench97
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Yea that's the old school way, you have to start by using the thickness of the head of the insert to set the tubing height above the holder bar or it won't come out right.
Beerhippie
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I'm kind of an old-school guy. I'll have to look into some of those inserts. Do they make them for the other styles? Bubble, etc?
Wrench97
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Double flare is all I've ever had them in, most of the older kits for automotive came with them.
neophyte
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texasprd
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I've had a set of those calipers for decades - very handy. I found brass (appearing) ones at Home Depot recently, if any one wants new ones. They aren't the same brand, but they are readily available.
I have that insert style flaring set too. If the OP ever uses it, I suggest using the flat side of the inserts to ensure the "bars" are in the same plane for an even flare.
I have that insert style flaring set too. If the OP ever uses it, I suggest using the flat side of the inserts to ensure the "bars" are in the same plane for an even flare.
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KnurledNut
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I have one of those pocket chums. Neat tool!
RTM
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My neighbor gave these to me , they were his grandfathers. He know I work on my cars a lot
A buddy of mine just picket up one of these at Jacktown. Who will be #3? (I realize this is a Garage Sale inside joke, so calling @Private Lugnutz in case he misses this thread)
