SPIN Swage and SPIN Flare Copper Tubing Tools! 

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Craig. I have watched a lot of hvac videos. Yours are the best in my opinion. No nonsense, step by step, and paced to where someone can actually learn. Thank you.

My son and I recently installed a two-zone mini-split system and used the Spin flaring tools for both, the 1/4' and the 3/8" lines. All connections were pressure tested with nitrogen to 400 PSI and leak tested with an approved solution. We then evacuated the line set using a micron gauge and pulled it down to 175 microns and held it using a digital gauge set. No leaks and the system is running perfectly. If you follow the instructions supplied by Spin, the manufacturer, you can make perfect flares in seconds compared to several minutes per flare using a conventional flaring tool, and all you need is an 1800 RPM drill, and the Spin tools, (which cost less than a good flaring tool). The heat anneals the tubing as it forms the flare and when torqued to the required spec, that softened flare face forms itself perfectly to the face of the fitting it is tightened against, ensuring a perfect leak free joint. You can't get that with a conventional flaring tool. These Spin tools are worth every penny of the cost. I laugh when I see comments down playing the importance of doing things correctly, saying things like, "Nah, you don't need all that stuff, it's all hype", or "I did this, or I did that, and my system is running fine, and blah blah blah"! Funny part is, they'll never post a comment when their system fails prematurely two or three years later, always blaming it on the manufacturer of the system! I guess some people just have to learn the hard way.

I can see it as an augmentation of a tool set but not a replacement . Didn't use torque wrenches on flare nuts in 1984 and some are still in leak free operation !

That spin flare looks like a godsend. It's a lot of work to set up a flare because you gotta clamp the bar down onto the pipe, then flare it, and all that. That spin flare looks easier.

I bought the SPIN FLARE a few years ago and I LOVE IT!!! I used to always split the copper with my old manual flare tool making flares on heating oil lines! NOT anymore! Beautiful flare every time! Though it says on the box and recommends using a drill of 1800 RPMs or more my regular daily cordless Dewalt is 1500rpm but haven’t tried it on that yet I use my other older dewalt that is 2000rpms and works well.

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The manner in which you operated those adjustable wrenches I can you have seen many moons. Exceptional demonstrations and very good terminology. Cheers.

Used the swaige kit for three years now and the spin flare for a few months and love them both; the flare kit is exceptionally nice when installing ductless splits. Plus Spin sets come in small compact storage cubes, which is much more convenient than what the competition offers

It's hard to recommend a tool that creates burrs when other swaging tools don't.

I feel like the swaging bits are excellent but as I saw at the end of the video the flare kinda overhangs the actual male end of the flare nut. In most major manufactured refrigerant systems the installation manuals specify that flares can't overhang the nut. But I wouldn't know personally because I never tried t them.

I always tighten a fitting in a downward motion not pulling up on it, you always get more torque pushing down rather than pulling up & you won't punch yourself in the face when you're harbor freight adjustable slips off, I like the spin tool though

we've come a long way since the days of swage bars and hammers!

Wow nice video tutorial, im AC Tech. In saudi arabia but your tools is very nice for my tools, good quality.

Those bits are awesome. So glad I bought them this season. Saves so much time

Tight fit result for swaging tip very nice

Bought these a year ago best tool I ever owned for this job. Looking at the Hilmar kit now lot more expensive but all around best way to do it

Not a fan of these tools. I like my flares to be done when I flare the tubing. The swaging tool is just a mess. It works ok, but as seen from this demo it's easy to have your swage end up at an angle, lopsided, or bell-mouthed. The biggest problem though is the copper contamination. Just having the tubing angled down doesn't prevent the problem as many of the particles stick to the inside. Small ID tubing is just about impossible to clean with a high degree of confidence. And there are times when you have to swage (or flare) "in-position", and that position usually isn't with the open end of the tube pointing down. I will stick to conventional tools for my flaring and swaging duties. I use and prefer the Imperial "Rol-Air" flaring tool for it's ease of use and the very nice flares it makes. The Ridgid flaring tool is a nice piece as well. For swaging I use the Hilmor compact swage tool, which is a hand-held hydraulic swaging tool. It works great and is a high quality tool despite being made in China :-( I looked and looked and couldn't find anyone who made a similar non-Chinese-made tool, sadly. Had I found a US or European made tool like this one I would have bought it even at twice the price. As a rule I avoid Chinese-made anything, but ESPECIALLY TOOLS, at all costs, but this tool is so good I had to make a rare exception. There are some generic versions of this tool out there for a lot less money. Some may be good, but the one I know of that another guy bought only lasted about a year despite only occasional use. Also, the generic tools don't go up to 1-5/8" or down to 1/4", they are limited to 3/8" to 1-1/8". This makes them less useful for guys that do small refrigeration systems or large tonnage AC/R systems. I've had my Hilmor for 4 years now and it still looks and works like new. I just keep it clean and put some grease on the forcing cone and mating surfaces on the dies every now and then like the instructions say to do.

My drill struggles to get these to work but what I found is I can use my torch to pre-heat the tubing then my small drill works fine. Even a small propane torch works great

It is the best of the best tutorial! However, can you, please specify, whether it needs to be pre-heated (by a gas torch) before or it heats itself by friction while spinning? Thank you

very helpful. Thanks brother👍

Thanks for sharing this video Sir so nice tutorial.

I’ll never forget “my first time” doing the swaggering with this tool... 🤩⁉️🔥🤬😡🥵🤨😟😐😬😅😎

You might be able to chuck a spare male flare into and impact driver with socket adapter, so you only have use one wrench when you create the flare.

3:20 Just want to point out that there is no need for the tube to remain hot when joining and completing the flare. When the flare is formed, the heat created by the spinning bit maintains the malleability of the copper; as opposed to other forming methods where the deformation of the copper results in work hardening. Letting the tubing completely cool before connecting will have zero negative effect on the flare.

Spin swage spin flare very good learning.

I'm buying a set right now. thanks for the great instructions!!

craig, given both a flaring block and a set of these with no concern for time, which would you choose to use? what gives you a more satisfactory flare result?

Спасибо. Всё по делу и без соплей.

Way too many particles for A/C - I would never take the chance for those shavings entering my refrigeration cycle.

Great flaring and swaging info...

Out standing new technology

This is a definite call back

Damn I need these now. Ty for the demomstration

I can’t wait until I’m a certified HvacR tech

I can't believe the copper retains any significant heat at the mating face through the tightening procedure -- the copper-to-brass contact and the mass of the brass will heatsink it down in the first second or two, well below the point where it would affect the behavior of the material. The heat is probably playing a role during the spin portion of the process, but the nut tightening is done "cold" from the metal's point of view. Still a super efficient process, but there's no need to rush with the nut!

I had seen the sweg tools but i didn't realize they had a flare option

Slick. Wonder if you could make an adapter to 3/4 from 1/2 inch would a lot cheaper. They get a premium for those...

Masha-Allah. Watching From Bangladesh

The swaging bits are absolutely brilliant ! I'm not so sure about the flaring ones , but I need the swaging bits now , thank you ! Btw , adjustable SPANNER , not wrench , mate !😄,😋

Nice tools bro

I needs this tool

Good work sir

Very nice.

Thanks from Bangladesh.

I will learn more task for HVAC

Thank you 🙏

Is this method suitable for potable water lines ?? Say if you wanted to make a copper line repair instead of using multiple couplings just make your own pipe section etc..

Muy buena herramienta, se ahorra mucho sufrimiento con esta maravilla

Swage looks nice, not very confident with flares though.. i have the yellow jacket flare kit (all black, not chrome).

great job

Great videos

I can do a better looking flare with my flaring kit but I do dab a bit of nylog on it just to be on the safe side .. 👍

I feel the drill swagging is perfect but the finish of the drill flare which I saw inside the nut ....

Nice Trainee

Awesome tools, but they need to be replaced after awhile. Mine gave me a few good years. Buying another set.

Nice ❤

I'm not filling up my truck with more 'modern' crap. Never needed a torque wrench for flares. What I've got works just fine......

Nice video sir

Thank you, good info, but I understand there is a NEW tool for joining tubes that does not require soldering or brazing , I forgot the name.

Great video, thanks for the info.

i need to order mine i just grad from hvac school.

I need this flair set

Will flare put as lot of dust as well? I didn’t realize you are suppose to tighten the joint right after forming a flare. I can see people installing the line set and flaring downward especially at the indoor A.H.. Since these Ductless use strainers I think this could be a nightmare. Which is your preference using these drill type or the flaring block with a clutch stop orbiter?

muy bueno !! . .

Can use with aluminium tube ?

Good working,,

This is very good!

The swage bits are excellent. With flaring however, my Husky flaring tool does a better job.

So nice

Plz tell how to order this toll and prise

Very nice 👌 tools I love it

Warning ⚠️. Do not attempt to do this procedure with tubes shorter than 12 inches or without a glove since it can get stuck and make the tube spin since there is less grip. Keep fingers off the back side of the tube or It will slice your fingers. I had to get 7 stitches on thumb

My bit set cost almost 160 bucks but damn is it worth it

So this tool is only good for soft copper ?

Where were these tools 40 years ago when I started out?

THANKS🙏👍

Great video.

With 3/8 and 1/2 will this split the copper or do you still have to anneal it?

Hello sir. I'm now learner. You will teach me how to gas charges deep freeze. R134

i'm gonna give the Yu&Yang brand a shot its only 18 bucks.

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I want this one

These r awesome

very nice

The swage tool is nice but there is no way that the flare holds up on a 410 heat pump at 550psi

Can it flare to 37 degrees?

How do you create a 90° (flat) flare on a 15 mm Cu tube? Thanks

Will this work on a used copper fitting to help remove solder inside the fitting that was removed from a used copper pipe?

What kind of torque wrench you used to tighten the flare nut?

Dont waste your money nor your time with these, unless you are brazing the bleeding thing, then soldiering is a big no. As it swages the pipe unevenly using the drill, thus resulting in a leak. If you notice in the video that pipe is vised, to hold it still, in an ideal situation this is not the case. Thats my two cents.

What do you think about flare gasket products like flare seal

Eu utilizo aqui no brasil 🇧🇷 👍👍👍

Either my drill sucks or I’m using way thicker coppper because my swager barely makes 1/4 inch swage on 7/8 line set.

Anyone know if you can use this for propane?

I Tell me what you said but will get it.

If your doing regular L Tubing not soft ! Do you have to Anil the tubing ? Ty

Please where can I order these tools, I did order them on Facebook once, but the person never send it to me, I found out later that I was scammed. Please reply with a company where coils safely order them, thank you. OK I got it

Hi Spin swage does not the same with your tools showing up on RU-vid I can’t find the different brand name on the book Can you show me exactly what the brand name of your tools Thanks

20 years ago we i didnt have this