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Projects Rigid, flaring tool no. 345

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by sloppy jalopies, Oct 24, 2020.

  1. sloppy jalopies
    Joined: Jun 29, 2015
    Posts: 5,256

    sloppy jalopies
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    anyone have or use one ?
     
  2. Ridgid makes quality stuff so no issues there, but this type of flaring tool can be a PITA to use in some places, and a certain amount of skill is needed to get good flares. The double-flare die for brake lines can be a bit fragile, I've broken several of them.

    More money, but as close to idiot-proof as you can get....
    https://www.amazon.com/MASTERCOOL-72485-PRC-Universal-Hydraulic-
    Transmission/dp/B06WD86RLH/ref=psdc_15707271_t1_B01NCYKQSN

    Worth every nickel to me, and I've loaned this out a few times and gotten nothing but rave reviews back. Eastwood makes a cheaper similar unit but theirs is bench-top unit only, the hydraulic can be used on the vehicle in some cases if need be.
     
  3. Yes, I have one. Good for flares, not good for bubbles.
     
  4. geoford41
    Joined: Jul 26, 2011
    Posts: 762

    geoford41
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    from Delaware

    I have a Rigid 377 that I use on 37 degree AN flares, I find it works great and has a ratching feature that as soon as you form the flare it stops from going too far,
    I use mostly 1/4" 304 SS tubing with back up sleeves so no double flare capacity. I have flare the new style copper/ steel tubing and it works great.
    I believe I bought it from Home Depot for around $115
     

  5. deathrowdave
    Joined: May 27, 2014
    Posts: 3,518

    deathrowdave
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    from NKy

    I have a 45 and 37 degree , Rigid flare tools . Mine were made years ago in the good ole US of A . Never one is sure to date .
     
  6. sloppy jalopies
    Joined: Jun 29, 2015
    Posts: 5,256

    sloppy jalopies
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    this tool has the 3/16" fraction stamped into the unit but they never milled the half holes on each side... it says 3/16" but...
    .
    no worries, they stamped the fractions a certain distance apart...
    but milled the gripping slots closer together as the holes got smaller... 1/4" is stamped beside the 3/16" hole... 3/16" stamping isn't beside any hole...
    gonna be fine...
     
    Last edited: Oct 24, 2020

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