Eccentric Flaring Tool Kit 7 Dies, Sizes (3/16-3/4 inches) 45 Degree Angle Eccentric Cone Type Flare Tool Set for Brake Line HVAC System Refrigeration Copper Soft Metal

No issues, worked great.

But the clamp needs the paint removed where it clamps onto your material because it causes a slight deformation

The image on the left is the flare result from a conventional flaring tool, the image on the right is from this product, an eccentric flaring tool. The conventional flaring system " smashes " the material into a ridge aka nub. It might work, but it doesn't " bell out" the material as you see on the right. The eccentric tool " rolls " the material out as the flaring surface moves around with the point/center slightly off center in a circular motion. Rather than flaring by compression, it rolls the material out into a flare/bell fashion. Think of it in terms such as carefully putting a hat on your head or running into a brick wall full force. Politically, this is democracy, freedom compared to rule by fiat. Maybe those aren't ideal examples but, after seeing poor results with a traditional flaring tool, it sures seems to fit. If you have flaring projects, buy this tool. You'll never go back to the old system. A couple of minor pointers,;you'll need to slip the flaring device over the black holder with the other end open. Have your flaring tool and engagement lock backed off to avoid getting hung up. Be sure to put the tubing into the correct size slot and double check that your flaring tool is locked into the right position by the positioning screw/clamp. Watch the protrusion of the material beyond the surface before locking and flaring. Most smaller tubing should be around 1/64 of an inch. Flare all the way until you feel the clutch mechanism pop. Back everything off, remove the device and start bragging to your friends. Just don't say, " I've got a flare for it " Most people don't pick up on plumbing cliches.

This has to be the best flaring tool I have ever used. Makes nice smooth and even flairs that get a good seal. Built in clutch prevents bad flairs.

Bought this to flare copper refrigeration tubing on mini-split installation. The clamping bar won't hold the 1/4 inch tubing in place. When you go to flare the tubing it pushes it back out of proper position. Had to slip a small piece of sandpaper in one side of the clamping bar hole to get it to hold the tube in place. No knurling or ridging in the clamp bar holes to help grip the tubing. It worked ok on larger diameter tube but a real pain on 1/4 inch, just not enough friction,clamp force to hold the tube in place. The eccentric wobble head and pressure clutch worked fine and made nice flares once you had the tube secured but the clamp bar was a disappointment.