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

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works well enough that you don't have many options when things go bad!

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 rotates as you screw it into the socket (unlike the others where the tip floats) and won't last forever.

Pros
  • Top marks for grip and durability from testers
Cons
  • I won't say anything