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Old 12-08-2014   #1
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Default Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings

Bought one of these to make fittings for plenum.....will see how they work

http://www.eastwood.com/universal-hy...ype={MatchType}
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Old 12-08-2014   #2
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Default Re: Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings

Looks like a neat tool..... and I like good tools. I will want to see pictures of the aluminum tube plenum connectors.
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Old 12-09-2014   #3
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Default Re: Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings

looks pretty awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioeS-ymqtz0
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Default Re: Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings

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Bought one of these to make fittings for plenum.....will see how they work.
http://www.eastwood.com/universal-hy...pe={MatchType}

looks pretty awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioeS-ymqtz0
Lee...that is a very nice TOOL and like Jerry said...We LIKE TOOLS

I especially like the Push Connect flare I think for the Plenum Fittings.
Let us know Fittings Sizes you use and what type of Tubing?

Eastwood.com Universal Hydraulic Flaring Kit

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Oh...and that video is a great video
How To Use Classic Tube's Hydraulic Flaring Tool Set

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I especially like the Push Connect flare I think for the Plenum Fittings.
Oh! I didn't even notice that... This type of tool will go onto the wish list that I won't likely follow through on- like really high end tap and die sets and the like...
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Slick wonder how they would come out in stainless.
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That thing is sweet. The next time I need to repair or make a hard line, I will by a quality hand-cranked tool, but that thing would make quick work of it and maybe flare the cleanest.
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Bought one of these to make fittings for plenum.....will see how they work

http://www.eastwood.com/universal-hy...ype={MatchType}
I bought this same tool from Snap-On a few months back. At first it didn't seem that easy to use, but after I got familiar with the dies and the procedure it was a breeze to use! I wish I had this years ago.

As for doing stainless lines, I was on a drag racing forum and the guys were talking about this same tool making stainless lines. Some said they couldn't make them and some said they had no problem. I haven't tried to make any yet but I think if you take your time it can be done, this tool has got to make it easier.

My brake line that runs along my fuel tank shows some surface rust so maybe I'll give it a try in stainless this coming year

Also I bought this on sale from my Snap-On dealer which we all know isn't much of a deal most time but I didn't spend anywhere near the price Eastwood gets. I would shop around a bit first. Definitely a great tool...jimmy
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