Borrowing flare tools

[richtersand]

Hi all, I was looking into flaring tool options and it all looks pretty expensive considering how little I’ll actually use it. I was wondering if anyone has a 37 degree flaring tool they wouldn’t mind loaning to me for a couple of months while I get my lines setup. Happy to pay shipping to and from, of course. Will also consider a beer stipend if you let me know your favorite local brew. Thanks in advance!

[michael everson]

I couldn’t lend mine out but have you looked on FB marketplace and Craigslist for a used one? The Eastwood one is a great tool. You could resell when done.
Mike

[richtersand]

I couldn’t lend mine out but have you looked on FB marketplace and Craigslist for a used one? The Eastwood one is a great tool. You could resell when done.
Mike

That’s a good idea, thanks Mike... I’ll check those sites out....

[AC Bill]

Some auto parts stores have a tool lending/rental plan. Might be worth checking with a few of your local ones.
Usually you pay the cost for the tool up front, but they refund you when it's returned.

[Norm B]

I know NAPA does a zero cost loaner program here in Alberta. Don't know if it is a company wide policy or not but, you basically buy the needed tool. Complete the required work and return the tool for a full refund. Used this program multiple times.
Moderator please delete this post if I inadvertently violated some policy.

Norm

[fostia]

I know NAPA does a zero cost loaner program here in Alberta. Don't know if it is a company wide policy or not but, you basically buy the needed tool. Complete the required work and return the tool for a full refund. Used this program multiple times.
Moderator please delete this post if I inadvertently violated some policy.

Norm

Dont think a 37 degree flaring tool is a common rental. Also, some of those loaner tools get beat up pretty good. Since flaring requires a tool with unmarred flaring surfaces, abused rental tools probably are not the best choice. Either borrowing or buying/reselling is prob the best option.

[Hacksaw84]

Hi all, I was looking into flaring tool options and it all looks pretty expensive considering how little I’ll actually use it. I was wondering if anyone has a 37 degree flaring tool they wouldn’t mind loaning to me for a couple of months while I get my lines setup. Happy to pay shipping to and from, of course. Will also consider a beer stipend if you let me know your favorite local brew. Thanks in advance!

I have one you can borrow. Shoot me an email.
michael.a.craven@gmail.com

[Hoooper]

37 degree is tough to find. Why not use tube nuts to get to the connection you need instead of flaring for an AN fitting? You can get tube nuts that will get you to whatever AN fitting you want, or probably a threaded or other size fitting also. I tested my fuel lines up to 100 PSI with 4 tube nuts and no leaks, and they are pretty easy to use.

[richtersand]

I have one you can borrow. Shoot me an email.
michael.a.craven@gmail.com

Thanks so much, Michael! Just sent you a note. Really appreciate it.


37 degree is tough to find. Why not use tube nuts to get to the connection you need instead of flaring for an AN fitting? You can get tube nuts that will get you to whatever AN fitting you want, or probably a threaded or other size fitting also. I tested my fuel lines up to 100 PSI with 4 tube nuts and no leaks, and they are pretty easy to use.

Great idea, thanks for helping me think outside the box. I am going with the Pro-M hangar which has AN fittings built in. Fuel line pressure is low enough that I am not worried about the single flare. But I'll chew on the tube nuts for the brake lines...

[Hoooper]

Great idea, thanks for helping me think outside the box. I am going with the Pro-M hangar which has AN fittings built in. Fuel line pressure is low enough that I am not worried about the single flare. But I'll chew on the tube nuts for the brake lines...

Dont do that. Tube couplers are typically rated for 200-300 PSI, brake systems can be 10x that. You should be doing double 45 flares on the brake lines. If you are using nicopp for those as well they are super easy to make.