Review on 🔧 Effortless and Precision In-Line Flaring with CTA Tools 9212 SAE Flaring Tool Kit by Christopher Jackson

High-quality instrument in a compact case. I have a dual stick and clamp type torch tool and aside from always being a little clunky and awkward to use, it often didn't form proper torches. This built-in tool creates the perfect highlight every time, but you have to use it properly. A big part of getting a good result with any dual flare is also preparing the end of the pipe. Cut the end of the pipe square, which is best done with a pipe cutter. The inside diameter needs to be ground properly (I use the right size drill bit, but others use a countersink or deburring blade on a pipe cutter) and the outside diameter needs to be beveled with a file or grinding wheel. If you skip either of these steps, you won't get a good double highlight with either tool. A hex wrench (not included) is required to install the tube in the clamp, and alternately tighten the clamp screws evenly and fully. Then the small mold that goes into the end of the tube needs to be lubricated with a small amount of brake fluid (NOT oil or grease) on both the side of the tube and the back where the tapered bolt is pressed against it. The threaded outer sleeve needs to be fully tightened (finger tight but fully seated) to the base of the clamp otherwise, as another reviewer noted, you will likely destroy the aluminum threads on the clamp. You can then tighten the compression screw on the tapered end with a 9/16 wrench, also not included. That being said, you'll likely need a vise or some large channel locks to hold the clamp while you tighten the jackbolt. So you can see that it takes a lot of moves and a few other tools to get this whole system working. works, but if you make your own brake lines you probably have the tools and mechanical skills to use them properly. You get consistently good results when you do this, which is far more than I can say about the bar and clamp versions. By the way, everyone breaks a 3/16 double bell sooner or later, so pick up some parts here at Revain for about $3.50. When I was looking for a "3/16 Double Flare Adapter" I found what I was looking for at the Eastwoods. For some reason, local auto parts stores don't usually sell them as a one-off. So if you break one of these in the middle of a job, you'll need a spare that's already stashed in your kit.