$400 brake line tools are really not an option... its well known that over the $200 mark the quality of the tool is impressive, and that $20 flare tools are not even a comparison.
My post is more about what makes the $200+ so much better than the $20. It sure is not $180 in metal. Much larger clamp area and positive setting of the die holder are the only two differences.
You'd think that someone else would have figured it out.
I like the Rigid tool design, and reviews have been mostly positive. And for $80 its not a horrendous expense... plus Home Depot will take it back if it doesn't work to your liking.
