Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

It wasnt our purpose for purchasing the elliptical flaring tool

Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

Just look at the attached image to see a side by side comparison of the flare produced by a generic tool left to the ridgid tool right

Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

With the ratcheting handle there is no way to over tighten and ruin your product

Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

Its worked very well for us with aluminum and steel hardline but not so well for stainless tried 316 and 14 and it wouldnt flare either

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All in all a great flaring tool thats versatile but not great for stainless tube

Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

Also some dont give you a good way to know if the flare has been completed or if its been overdone resulting in splitting

Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

The bar clamp is on the side of the flaring chuck so no matter which tube port you use youre getting a positive clamp on that particular tube