Cal-Van Tools Automotive In-Line Flare Tool: Enhanced Flaring Efficiency for All Sizes, with Adjustable Settings - Multi, One Size (Model 161) Review

As a professional auto technician for over 20 years in the rust belt, I have replaced many brake lines and used a variety of tools and I really like this tool it fits into tight spaces and makes great flashes. I definitely recommend this product.

This is one of the easiest portable lighting tools I've ever used. I had to splice the lines on the machine and got perfect flashes every time. I highly recommend this tool to anyone working on their car. I've tried several other flare tools for under $100 and this is the only one that has worked perfectly every time. The design makes it easy to use and fits spaces up to 2 inches wide.

Really works and produces acceptable light - and with limited space under the car, there aren't always many options! Aligning the two halves of the "holding" cube well enough for the "abs" to be cut into the cube takes a little creativity and more than a few swear words, but once everything is aligned it all works well. I couldn't wear the tool down with the few torches I had to craft, but I can see that it probably won't last long in a production environment. The conical tip of the press…