Henry Ford said this: If you need a machine and don’t buy it, then you will ultimately find that you have paid for it and don’t have it.
I like to have tools, so the Ford Quote fits me perfectly.
I bought the Mastercool
https://www.amazon.ca/Mastercool-71475- ... B007TN15EG. I have never regretted this purchase. Is this for everyone? I do not know.
This flare tool will make a perfect flare every time. Very few persons are able to wrestle the old style flare tool and have a not leaking double flare. I bought my Mastercool off a tool truck, 20+ years ago, and I know I paid way too much at $750cdn. The Mastercool will make a variety of tube flares and bubbles. I often see this model for much less. Shop around. Amazon can be the best price, but not always.
Another must have tool is the Ridgid 400 series tube bender. I have every size, now. I found all of them on Craigslist. These tube benders give a perfect bend every time. I have built some very complicated systems in space restricted areas, The 400 series made it possible.
On a side note, if that is your pretty face, I appreciate you posting the picture. We need this. Please Lloyd, do not post your picture.