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πŸ”§ Lisle 56150 Combination Flaring Tool: Professional-grade Tool for Precision Flaring Applications Review

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πŸ”§ Brake Tools, πŸ”§ Automotive Tools & Equipment

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Description of πŸ”§ Lisle 56150 Combination Flaring Tool: Professional-grade Tool for Precision Flaring Applications

Works on aluminum copper and soft steel tubing. Not recommended for stainless steel. The set is packed in a plastic moulded storage case with complete instructions. Fit type: Size Specific.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works well for me: Brake Flare Tools

I've had this for a while and so far it's impressed me. It's a bit fiddly to use, but if you're careful it produces decent (but not perfect) highlights. So far I've only done double highlights with it, but it's pretty easy. To use this you will need a few other tools which are not included: - A heavy duty vise to clamp. I've tried without flare them and had a pretty horrible experience with them - A good set of metal files to bevel the pipe and clean up the end result. - A good accurate 13mm…

Pros
  • Brake Tool
Cons
  • No Power

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Big Disappointment

I needed this tool to make ISO bladder flares in some brake lines. I'm usually a fan of Lisle instruments, but not this time. I find it strange that the brand "Lisle” is neither on the instrument nor on the case. I have Snap-on, Mac, Craftman, KD, S&K and other high quality tools so I know what good tools are. I'm a machinist/mechanic with over 30 years experience so I know how to use these tools too. The main problem I see with the design of this tool is that unlike my other double flare…

Pros
  • Automotive
Cons
  • Frequency

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great sentence! Fits Tools & Equipment

A careful search and comparison of different sets of flare tools shows that this is probably the same plastic case but in a different colour, and the contents are sold under the PROTO brand for almost $300. . The instructions aren't exactly exhaustive, and the components aren't exactly clearly labeled. but with a little practice and thought to sort out the details and their uses, little time is given. Conventional SAE single flares are very simple. Double flashes are a bit more complicated, but

Pros
  • Brake Flaring Tools
Cons
  • Fits