The tool is very small and hand held, perfect for making or splicing in replacement sections of brake pipes in situ on the vehicle. Produces accurate automotive flares on steel, copper and Copper Nickel pipes. Easy to use, with lightweight body makes it ideal for splicing in replacement sections of brake pipe on-vehicle. The pipe is clamped into the end of the by tightening two clamping bolts, then screw in the former/die to flare the pipe. The only space you need is enough to hold the tool and then to tighten the former Manufactured in the UK from high quality steel, the flaring tool is built to last in the toughest of workshop environments.