Review - Rigid Flare Kit
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Here we take a look at an excellent tube flaring kit from Rigid. I have used this tool for several years and find that it is best and easiest flare tool that I have tried. The video review includes a demonstration of how to use the kit to make your own double lap flare on 3/16" brake line. The tool works well for larger lines (fuel, A/C) as well.
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Great demonstration, thank you.
Yes, the first lines I did with this Rigid in the video were SS lines; no problems. I had destroyed two "parts store" flare tools on SS before buying this one.
i just borrowed one from advanced auto made by powerbuilt and used the 3/16 on steel lines and it did the same thing
@frestlr1 - Well, it's both a hassle and not a great idea. This, and most other flare tools, can be used "loose". I just put it in the vice for convenience. But, you need a lot of space to move around, which you probably won't have if the line is in the car. And, if you are re-flaring an existing line (say, to go from SAE to Metric line nuts), you are probably better off making new line that matches the old outside the car anyways.
Have you had success with a 3/8inch of mild steel tubing? The reason I ask is that the 3/8 inch tubing I am using does not allow me to close the flaring bar completely when in my hand, and when I clamp it in the vise, the flaring bar does close better but still not quite all the way uniformly throughout the length of the flaring bar. Is it essential that the flaring bar close completely? Also, I am left with serrated marks on the tubing line. Is this to be expected? Thanks Ace
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@Puma Librarian - I've never gone larger than 1/4". I need to do an updated video on this tool, as mine wore out pretty quickly and was no longer able to hold even mild steel 3/16" lines well enough to flare.
How does the tool work on copper? Seems people looking to buy one for copper complain that the tools don't do both.
@ericmathison1 - I would guess 'yes' because I have one of each, including 3/16" in my kit.