YELLOW JACKET 60278 Deluxe 45 Degree Flaring Tool for 1/8 to 3/4 OD

So, I was referred this because many vrv guys who install the units recommend it. I cant say I like it. The reason is its not the easiest to use. I imagine if I use it more that it will be easier. The main reason I dont like it is because theres no clutch to stop you. Had to redo flares a few times. Id rather just use the black max. Its just easier to use and has a clutch. Im going to pawn this thing.

Easy to use and produces great flares.

Makes flaring AC lines so much easier.

Works good on mini split ac

Excelente

Perfect flare every time.

Prefect I have had one for 25 years with out any problem just time for a new one love it would not have any other kind

I bought this flare tool to replace a older flare tool ( nothing wrong with it ) . I had a Yellow Jacket flare tool and I think it is one of the best. This new tool is a little different . mine swings open lifting the up die or jaw . This model only lifts the die but doesn’t open up. When I ordered I thought I was buying the exact same mine. Once I opened the package and looked it over i noticed right off the bat that the dies didn’t line up correctly. I went my garage and got two cooper tubings to test it out. I did 3 flares on 1/4 tubing and 3 flares on 1/2 tubing. On all six the flares looked good with a little marking on the outsides of flare but on 3 I could notice the tubing had marks of the misalignment of the dies (or jaws ) that hold the tubing. I need this for work and I can’t afford not to have a flares that are not 100% perfect. If I need to redo a flare is waste a waste of time. The picture shows how the dies or jaws line up together.

Makes good flares but a little awkward to use until you get the hang of it . Make sure you secure cooper tight otherwise when flaring the end will push or slip out

Difficult to hold the tubing in at the correct depth when clamping tube in place