Re: New flarings Spin Tool
First I've seen of it and unlikely now to ever use it.
My thought is that it only covers the smaller sizes and you have to carry a fully charged drill around with you when installing.
Re: New flarings Spin Tool
Brilliant post hookster.
If the video is to be believed, my first term at college was wasted doing flair after flare by hand.
Some may entertain this idea.
I just hope I am not around to witness the joint failures.
" Spin!" says it all.
Grizzly
Re: New flarings Spin Tool
Hi Hookster
I am with Grizzly on this one. My question is how do you make sure the drill is square to the pipe when doing a flare or swage. I would think both would end up a bit ordinary, the swage joint could end up being a bit sloppy.
I watched the video and they make it look easy but you could see the flare was not made correctly as when it was tightened I reckon he got at least 1-1/2 turns on the nut, to me this says the flare wasn't made properly and tightening the nut made the flare conform to the fitting, and where is the oil.
I wouldn't use them, probably OK for water flare, I would always use a proper flaring tool.
Regards
Paul
Re: New flarings Spin Tool
I have an eccentric tool works for me,this one seems quick but not quite as good in our industry it may appeal to the ac guys but count me out!
Re: New flarings Spin Tool
Tried it a few times, expensive, not a good flare, tube gets too hot, will only last for a certain number of flares.
Not in my school.
Re: New flarings Spin Tool
Have not tried it, but watching the video this seems to be more of a gimmick as it would appear to be difficult to ensure that everything is squared up properly. As chemi-cool says, wonder how long the adapter lasts. Not going to waste money on it.
Re: New flarings Spin Tool
I have the swager unit and it has been fine so far but I have only used it on smaller tubing (less than 5/8"). I didn't buy the flare one as the Ridgid swivel unit is great. If they could make that into a drill powered tool it would kick ass.
Re: New flarings Spin Tool
I like you also choose the Ridgid eccentric flare tool as the best in business.
The spin tools just dont add up in my book and a lever expander is far easier to use than the spin tool.
I just wanted to pass my impression on to others so they dont waste their hard earned cash on gimmicks!
Re: New flarings Spin Tool
Rigid tool is great in my book!