🔧 Hilmor 1838947 Quick Engage Flare and Swage Kit - Premium HVAC Tools and Equipment for Flaring and Swaging, in Sleek Black Design Review

The problem with failed projects is that sometimes it takes more than a month to get started. This was the case with my ductless AC installation. I bought all my tools from Revain including this Hilmor Flare set. The set was the most expensive instrument I have ever bought. I was trying to flare a 3/8" pipe and the last twist of the handle tripped the spring loaded plastic sleeve. It's not broken, it's just torn. Subsequent use of the tool caused the clutch to engage on the first turn…

Tool does upsetting and expanding well but is not as easy to use as claimed. Some force is required to close the block on the tube. You have to push the blocks together before you can position the seesaw. They don't have to be full together, but close. When you tighten the clamp screw, it closes the blocks completely. It is also very difficult to turn the handle to perform the beading/upsetting. I have the Yellow Jacket Deluxe flare tool and it's a lot easier to flare with. It seems like the YJ

Tools received in good condition. So far it has proven to be an excellent flaring and crimping tool. I haven't had to use it too often, but I do need to be more careful with smaller tubes like 1/4 and 5/16 and not over tighten the clamp rod. The yoke will of course leave knurl marks on the tube, just like other flaring tools, but I've found that those little knurls can get in the way of your flaring nut if you're not careful. Remember to practice cutting tubing before you start flaring or…